This is a substantial collection of science fiction and fantasy literature, comprising over 100 volumes. The lot consists primarily of mass-market paperbacks, with select trade paperbacks and hardcover editions. The collection features a significant concentration of works by prominent authors in the genre. Notable inclusions are an extensive selection by C.J. Cherryh including The Faded Sun Trilogy, The Chronicles of Morgaine, Foreigner, Cyteen, Merchant’s Luck, Hellburner, Heavy Time, Fortress in the Eye of Time, Chernevog, and Chanur’s Homecoming. Arthur C. Clarke is represented by titles such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, 2010: Odyssey Two, 2061: Odyssey Three, 3001: The Final Odyssey, Rendezvous with Rama, The Hammer of God, Imperial Earth, A Fall of Moondust, and Childhood’s End. The collection also includes several volumes from Isaac Asimov’s Robot City and Robots and Aliens series. Other represented authors include Ben Bova (Voyagers series, Colony, Kinsman, Peacekeepers), Terry Goodkind (Blood of the Fold, Wizard’s First Rule), Douglas Adams (Mostly Harmless), Michael Crichton (Sphere), Poul Anderson (Operation Chaos, Time Patrolman), Mercedes Lackey (The White Gryphon, The Paladin), Piers Anthony (Dragon’s Gold, Kirlian Quest), Barbara Hambly (Knight of the Demon Queen), John Barnes (Kaleidoscope Century), Greg Bear (Queen of Angels), and Whitley Strieber (The Wolfen). The books are issued by various major genre publishers including Corgi, DAW, Ace, Bantam, Methuen, Orion, Millennium, and Pan.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally good to fair used condition, consistent with a handled reading library. The mass-market paperbacks frequently exhibit vertical creasing to the spines and minor to moderate shelf wear to the covers, including corner bumping and edge rubbing. Toning (yellowing) is evident on the page edges of many volumes due to the age and wood-pulp paper stock. Some volumes show minor edge tears, light staining to covers, or slight spine leaning.
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