Description: THE GAME-PLAYERS OF TITAN Author: Dick, Philip K. Title: THE GAME-PLAYERS OF TITAN Publication: London: White Lion Publishers, 1974 Edition: First U.K. Edition Description: First hardcover edition of this early novel (originally issued as an Ace paperback original in 1963), set in a depopulated, post-apocalyptic future world. "The human remnants of the intersystem wars play a territory-oriented game designed to maximize births in an almost sterile population. Pete Garden, with the assistance of some Psis, determines that the Titanian vugs are horning in on the game, and that an even more radical faction of the vugs wants to sterilize Terra entirely" (Levack 18h). First Impression. Octavo (20.25cm); navy blue paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; [4],5-188pp. Faint foxing to text edges, a little less so to endpapers, with spine ends very gently nudged; Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced £1.80), with trivial wear to extremities, and some dust-soil to rear panel; Near Fine. Seller ID: 6936 Subject: Science Fiction & Fantasy Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 825 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Dick, Philip K
Publisher: White Lion Publishers
Year Printed: 1974
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original