Raphael aloysius lafferty (29 resultados)

Softcover. Condición: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Is het mogelijk dat op een verre planeet, of in een parallelle wereld, sciencefictionauteurs uitsluitend romans schrijven? Het is mogelijk. Maar in dat geval weten die planeten en parallelle werelden niet wat ze missen. Denk alleen al aan wat sciencefiction op deze aarde zou zijn zonder de verhalen van Asimov, Ballard, Bester, Bradbury, Brown, Clarke, Dick, Disch, Leiber, Lovecraft, Matheson, Shaw, Sheckley, Vance, Van Vogt, Wells, Williamson, Wyndham. Maar vooral, natuurlijk, zonder de verhalen van Lafferty.…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good +. Second Edition By Publisher. 241 pages; "This book is Choctaw Giant story - an earthy combination of documentary and saga, fearsome and funny and altogether eloquent." >>Front cover creasing; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Alan Magee painted cover. (ilustrador). Book. …

Pictorial wrappers. First Edition. Foxing to top edges. Good+.; Octavo.

Brossura. Condición: buono. BUONO STATO GENERALE, BRUNITURE ACCENTUATE LUNGO I TAGLI, PARTI CHIARE DI COPERTINA LEGGERMENTE SCURITE DAL TEMPO, PICCOLA ABRASIONE SU ANGOLO DX DI COPERTINA IN BASSO. INTERNO BUONO CON BRUNITURE + LIEVI.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good to Fine. PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed. 252 pages; Goodreads; Fourth Mansions was inspired by Teresa of Ávila's Interior Castle, and contains quotations from the book, which quotations Lafferty uses as chapter headings. The Interior Castle is a metaphor for an individual's soul; its different rooms, different states of the soul. In the middle of the Castle the soul is in the purest state, which equals Heaven. Lafferty uses more complex symbols to bring colorfully into life his many-sided tale of an individual's reaching towards Heaven or Truth. Take a trip thru a psychedelic reality, with seven very special people blending to create a higher form of humanity: A laughing man living alone on a mountaintop, guarding the world. The Returnees: men who live again & again, century after century. A dog-ape "Plappergeist," who can only be seen out of the corner of one's eye. A young man named Foley, very much like us, who begins to find out about the above people & things, & how they're reshaping the world! >>Scuffing to backcover; cover creaisng; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Jack Gaughan painted cover; (ilustrador). Book.…

deutsche Erstausgabe, 8°, 207 S., illustr. original Kartonage (Paperback), Einbanddeckel mit Restspuren der Gummierung eines entfernten Preisaufklebers, sonst schönes, sauberes Exemplar mit vollem Titelglanz (SFK8) Raphael Aloysius Lafferty (1914 - 2002) - Originaltitel: "Past Master" (1968) Abholung im Ladengeschäft in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend ggü. Musterschule) möglich. Das spart die Portokosten. Pickup at the store in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend, close to Musterschule) is possible. It saves the shipping costs. …

Hardcover. First Edition. 220pp. Cloth. Collects nineteen stories. Introduction by Damon Knight. A bright fine copy in fine dustjacket.; Octavo.

Hardcover. First Edition. 220pp. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Collects nineteen stories. Introduction by Damon Knight.; Octavo.

Pictorial wrappers. First Edition. Near fine.; Octavo.

brossura. Condición: Molto buono (Very Good). in ottavo 256 Molto buono (Very Good) Libro usato proveniente da collezione privata. La copertina riporta tracce d'uso. Le pagine risultano delicatemente indorate dal tempo. Quinterni leggermente allentati. Book.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed. 16 pages; These verses, appearing here for the first time, are copyright 1983, by R.A. Lafferty. AI = Laughing Kelly and Other Verses" by R.A. Lafferty is a collection of poems published in 1983. The book includes various poems such as "Laughing Kelly," "A Stringless-Fiddle Notion," "Sylvester," "Tale of a Tail," "All in the Boundless Ocean," "Internal Doctor Harvey Lee," "From Alpha World of Kaptein's Star," "Medical Malpractice Medley," and "Little Willy". >> Scuffing to front cover. RARE. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

First British and first hardcover edition. With pictorial dustjacket by Richard Weaver. 318 p. -very good.-(Some minor creasing on the edges of the dustjacket, back of the dustjacket toned, ends of spine slightly bumped, some spottin on the upper edge of the block. Block is square and tight, pages bright and clean. A highly collectible copy.). ISBN 0234772867.…

kart. Condición: Gut. Dt. Erstausg. 160 S. ; 18 cm kl. Preisschildchen rückseitig, Kennzeichen als Mängelexemplar, sonst guter, sauberer Zustand, keine Lesespuren Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 159.

Couverture souple. Condición: bon. RO40224367: 2010. In-8. Broché. Très bon état, Couv. fraîche, Dos impeccable, Intérieur frais. 299 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 810-Littérature américaine.

Highly scarce reprint of the Ace Books edition. Original cloth, Sm. 8vo. In a very fine condition. No dust jacket (as issued). Seems to be unread. 191 pp. ISBN 0824014219.

Taschenbuch oder Softcover. Condición: Sehr gut. 207 Seiten Zustand: Mängelexemplar, Einband mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren, Seiten mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren, Einband mit leichter Bräunung, Seiten leicht gebräunt, insgesamt altersgemäß GUTER GEBRAUCHTER Zustand. HC1-243-3/8-00227558 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 130. …

Taschenbuch oder Softcover. Condición: Sehr gut. 207 Seiten Zustand: GUTER Zustand. HC1-068-5/8-00183799 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 129.

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Softcover. Condición: Sehr gut. 123 Seiten Eine Sammlung von Science-Fiction-Kurzgeschichten von renommierten Autoren, herausgegeben von Wolfgang Jeschke. Zustand: Einband mit stärkeren Gebrauchsspuren, Seiten geringfügig gebräunt, insgesamt GUTER Zustand. HC1-403-2/8-00829682 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 200.…

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed. 44 pages; CONTENTS = 1-Jack Bang's Eyes; 2 - Pleasures and Palaces; 3 - Posterior Analytics; 4 - Snake in his Bosom; 5 - Unique Adventure Gone. AI = "Snake in His Bosom and Other Stories" by R.A. Lafferty is a collection of short stories published in 1983. The book is part of the Booklet Series No. 13 and includes various stories that showcase Lafferty's unique style and imaginative storytelling. The collection is known for its blend of science fiction, fantasy, philosophy, and history" >> Scuffing to front cover. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed. 42 pages;AI = "It's Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs" by R.A. Lafferty is a non-fiction book published in 1984. The book is known for its unique and witty style, characteristic of Lafferty's writing. It includes a collection of essays that showcase his skepticism about various scientific concepts, such as the physics of black holes and the existence of life beyond Earth. R.A. LAFFERTY NON-FICTION IT'S DOWN THE SLIPPERY CELLAR STAIRS "It's Down the Slippery Cellar Stairs" by R.A. Lafferty is a non-fiction book published in 1984. The book is known for its unique and witty style, characteristic of Lafferty's writing. It includes a collection of essays that showcase his skepticism about various scientific concepts, such as the physics of black holes and the existence of life beyond Earth2. Lafferty's work often blends humor with deep philosophical insights, making his non-fiction as engaging as his fiction. If you're interested in exploring more about his thoughts and ideas, this book is a great read" >> Scuffing to front cover.Clipped upper left corner to upper left corner of book; Dust-shadow to paper spine. RARE. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

Hardcover. First Italian Edition. Originally published in the Ace Science Fiction special series. vii, 243, [1]p. Cloth. 1971 Nebula nomination for best novel. Light toning to endpapers. A bright fine copy in fine dustjacket with the rare promotional wraparound band. Cover art by Sandra Sandri. Text in Italian. ; Octavo.…

Soft cover. Condición: FINE+, Near New. PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed. 43 pages; These verses, appearing here for the first time, are copyright 1983, by R.A. Lafferty. AI = "Heart of Stone, Dear and Other Stories" by R.A. Lafferty is a collection of short stories published in 1983. The collection includes the following stories: And You Did Not Wail Company in the Wings The End of Outward Heart of Stone, Dear Haruspex R.A. Lafferty was known for his unique use of language, metaphor, and narrative structure, making his stories a delight for fans of science fiction and fantasy" >> Scuffing to front cover. RARE. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

First edition, first printing. Softcover with wraparound illustration. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Larry Todd. A very good copy, the binding square and firm, the extremities a little rubbed, the corners lightly creased, the spine slightly faded. The contents, with a tiny bit of spotting at the closed text block edges and light creasing to the top corners, are otherwise clean and without inscriptions or stamps. An oddball sci-fi adventure about a teenage girl from another planet. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.…

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Soft cover. Condición: FINE+, Near New. PBO (Paperback Original) True First Ed. 39 pages; These verses, appearing here for the first time, are copyright 1983, by R.A. Lafferty. AI = "Four Stories" by R.A. Lafferty is a collection of short stories published in 1983. The collection includes the following stories: The Last Astronomer In the Turpentine Trees Faith Sufficient Bird-Master R.A. Lafferty was known for his unique use of language, metaphor, and narrative structure, making his stories a delight for fans of science fiction and fantasy" >> Scuffing to front cover. RARE. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

First edition, first printing. Publisher's review copy, with the review slip loosely laid in. Original black cloth with titles to the spine in blue and gilt, in dustwrapper. Map endpapers. A very good or better copy, the binding square and firm, the corners lightly bumped, the spine tips a little rubbed. The contents, with some light spotting at the closed text block edge, are otherwise clean throughout and without stamps or inscriptions. Complete with the lightly rubbed, nicked and creased dustwrapper that remains without loss or tears. Not price-clipped ($6.95 on the front flap). A well regarded history of the fall of Rome by R. A. Lafferty who is perhaps best known for his novels and short stories, particularly his science fiction. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.…

First edition, first printing. Limited edition, signed by the author and Gene Wolfe. Publisher's original purple cloth with white titles to the spine, in the Neil McCall illustrated dustwrapper and purple cloth slipcase. A fine copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owners' marks. Complete with the fine original dustwrapper that is without fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£35.00 to the lower front flap). Housed in the lightly rubbed, structurally sound slipcase. Issued in a limited edition of 260 copies, this example is numbered 148 and signed by R. A. Lafferty and Gene Wolf on the illustrated limitation page. There was also a trade edition of 750 copies (completing 1010 copies in total). Unique to this limited edition is Gene Wolfe's essay 'Scribbling Giant' and an additional story from Lafferty 'The Story of Little Brir-Rose'. A characteristically intricate, imaginatively far-flung Lafferty novel involving the Twenty One Pillars of Rectitude, the Seven Saints to insure the sanity of the World, the Seven Technicians to insure its correct mechanical working, and Seven Scribbling Giants to write its scenarios and histories. The extended, and wonderfully named, cast of characters listed at the start of the book includes Hilary Ardri, the Computerized Fish Tycoon, Gorgonius Pantera, piano-maker of the German Alps, Drusilla Evenrood, an East Sussex Lady, and Countess Maude Grogley, mother of Laughter-Lynn Casement (to name just a handful). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers. Signed by Author(s).…

Limited edition. Eight volumes. Signed by the author of the introduction, cover artist, and editor. Publisher's original black cloth with silver titles to the spine, with blind illustration stamped to the upper boards, in the Jacob McMurray illustrated dustwrappers. Satin ribbon page markers in every volume. With black and white photographs of the author featured in the introductions. A near fine set, the binding square and firm, the cloth mostly bright and fresh, with some mottling to the boards of volume I. The contents, with light spotting to the top edge of the closed text block of volumes I and III, are otherwise clean throughout and without previous owners' inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the original dustwrappers; that of volume I, lightly rubbed, nicked and mildly spotted (to the underside) with a few light marks to the front panel and a couple of scuffs and punctures to the upper spine fold. The other seven dustwrappers, with just a hint of rubbing to the extremities of volumes VI and VII and a tiny nick to the rear flap fold of volume VII, are free from fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped. Issued in an edition of 300 copies, from which this set is numbered 48 across all eight volumes, and signed by the cover artist Jacob McMurray in volumes I-VI (in facsimile in volumes VII and VIII) and authors of the introductions Michael Swanwick, Harlan Ellison, Richard Lupoff, Michael Kurland, Neil Gaiman, Scott Bradfield, and Gary K. Wolfe, respectively, in black and green ink on the colophon. Signed by the editor John Pelan in green ink in volumes I-VI, and in black facsimile on the colophon of the last two volumes. The complete collected short fiction of R. A. Lafferty, as of April 2026, comprises eight volumes of an expected 12 total, and marks the first ever publication of Lafferty's entire corpus of short stories. The project was initiated by editor John Pelan, a science fiction-horror author known for founding the publishing house Axolotl Press, who sadly passed away in 2021 before the series' completion. 'The Man Who Made Models' (volume I) and 'The Man with the Speckled Eyes' (volume IV) were nominated for the Locus Award for 'Best Collection' in 2015 and 2018, respectively. In a writing career spanning more than three decades R. A. Lafferty has been nominated for a World Fantasy Award, four Hugo (winning the 1973 Hugo Award for his short story 'Eurema's Dam') and seven Nebula Awards. In 1990 the author was the recipient of the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award. 'R. A. Lafferty is unique, in the old, unspoiled sense of the word. A genius as wild and joyful, delightful and unpredictable as his comes along but once in a lifetime. Cherish him. If there were no Lafferty, we would lack the imagination to invent him.' (Michael Swanwick). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers. Signed by Author(s).…