Description: MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY HARLAN ELLISON FAN **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through EBay’s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: Easton Press full-leather binding, part of the OUT OF PRINT Science Fiction SIGNED EDITIONS by HARLAN ELLISON. THIS IS A SCARCE SIGNED FIRST VINTAGE HEIRLOOM EASTON EDITION WITH LAVISH DEEP GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE and BEAUTIFUL COLOR PLATES. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED & MOST BEAUTIFUL EDITIONS OF THIS CLASSIC SCIENCE FICTION MASTERPIECE YOU CAN FIND. COLLECTOR’S NOTES INCLUDED. 🍍 NOT INCLUDED… 😃 THESE SIGNED EDITIONS ARE GETTING MORE DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN AND MORE VALUABLE AS TIMES GOES ON SINCE ELLISON’S PASSING IN 2018. ABOUT THE BOOK: As Earth approaches Armageddon, a man embarks on a quest to confront God in the Hugo Award–winning novelette, “The Deathbird.” In New York City, a brutal act of violence summons a malevolent spirit and a growing congregation of desensitized worshippers in “The Whimper of Whipped Dogs,” an Edgar Award winner influenced by the real-life murder of Queens resident Kitty Genovese in 1964. In “Paingod,” the deity tasked with inflicting pain and suffering on every living being in the universe questions the purpose of its cruel existence. Deathbird Stories collects these and sixteen more provocative tales exploring the futility of faith in a faithless world. A legendary author of speculative fiction whose best-known works include A Boy and His Dog and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream—and whose major awards and nominations number in the dozens, Harlan Ellison strips away convention and hypocrisy and lays bare the human condition in modern society as ancient gods fade and new deities rise to appease the masses—gods of technology, drugs, gambling, materialism—that are as insubstantial as the beliefs of those who venerate them. In addition to his Nebula, Hugo, World Fantasy, Bram Stoker, Edgar, and other awards, Ellison was called “one of the great living American short story writers” by the Washington Post—and this collection makes it clear why he has earned such an extraordinary assortment of accolades. Stories include:“Introduction: Oblations at Alien Altars”“The Whimper of Whipped Dogs”“Along the Scenic Route”“On the Downhill Side”“O Ye of Little Faith”“Neon”“Basilisk”“Pretty Maggie Moneyeyes”“Corpse”“Shattered Like a Glass Goblin”“Delusion for a Dragon Slayer”“The Face of Helene Bournouw”“Bleeding Stones”“At the Mouse Circus”“The Place with No Name”“Paingod”“Ernest and the Machine God”“Rock God”“Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans: Latitude 38° 54' N, Longitude 77° 00' 13" W”“The Deathbird” CONDITION: Book is in LIKE NEW condition for its age with only one rub to the top gilt page ends and the original attached blank bookplate, ready for your personalization (SEE PICS FOR FURTHER DETAILS). NO WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a BEAUTIFUL EDITION. SHIPPING: FREE TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, Folio Society, International Collectors Library, and Heritage Press editions. WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE COPY. Mahalo for looking at our listings! By bidding/purchasing this item, you are helping a very grateful family who sends you our WARMEST ALOHA & MAHALO!
Price: 159.99 USD
Location: Honokaa, Hawaii
End Time: 2024-11-10T03:30:26.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: United States
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Franklin Library Folio Society Like
Modified Item: No
Subject: Science Fiction Fantasy
Year Printed: 1990
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: Signed, Signed First Edition, Tales and Vignettes of the Heechee, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Mars, Mars Invasion, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Inscribed, Limited Edition
Region: North America
Author: Harlan Ellison
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Classics Fantasy Science Fiction
