Description: For Sale:Set of 3 vintage paperback copies of C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy1). In the first novel of C.S. Lewis's classic science fiction trilogy, Dr Ransom, a Cambridge academic, is abducted and taken on a spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra, which he knows as Mars. His captors are plotting to plunder the planet's treasures and plan to offer Ransom as a sacrifice to the creatures who live there. Ransom discovers he has come from the 'silent planet' – Earth – whose tragic story is known throughout the universe...2). The second book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which also includes "Out of the Silent Planet" and "That Hideous Strength", "Perelandra" continues the adventures of the extraordinary Dr. Ransom. Pitted against the most destructive of human weaknesses, temptation, the great man must battle evil on a new planet Perelandra when it is invaded by a dark force. Will Perelandra succumb to this malevolent being, who strives to create a new world order and who must destroy an old and beautiful civilization to do so? Or will it throw off the yoke of corruption and achieve a spiritual perfection as yet unknown to man? The outcome of Dr. Ransom's mighty struggle alone will determine the fate of this peace-loving planet.3). The third novel in the science-fiction trilogy by C.S. Lewis. This final story is set on Earth, and tells of a terrifying conspiracy against humanity.The story surrounds Mark and Jane Studdock, a newly married couple. Mark is a Sociologist who is enticed to join an organisation called N.I.C.E. which aims to control all human life. His wife, meanwhile, has bizarre prophetic dreams about a decapitated scientist, Alcasan. As Mark is drawn inextricably into the sinister organisation, he discovers the truth of his wife’s dreams when he meets the literal head of Alcasan which is being kept alive by infusions of blood.Jane seeks help concerning her dreams at a community called St Anne’s, where she meets their leader – Dr Ransom (the main character of the previous two titles in the trilogy). The story ends in a final spectacular scene at the N.I.C.E. headquarters where Merlin appears to confront the powers of Hell. Because of the increased number of lost pieces of mail this year, shipping cost includes shipping insurance.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year Printed: 1974
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Science Fiction
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Book Title: C.S. Lewis - Space Trilogy
Publication Year: 1974
Format: Paperback
Author: C.S. Lewis
Subject: Science Fiction
Age Level: Adults
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Character Family: Space Trilogy
Publisher: McMillan Publishing
Place of Publication: United States
Special Attributes: Vintage Paperback