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A Night in the Lonesome October: Available Copies
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A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny
Paperback
ISBN: 9781857232172
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom, London (1994)
Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.31
Shipping: $5.98
TOTAL Cost: $15.29
Snuff is a watchdog, and together with his master they walk the streets of Soho at night looking for evil. Halloween is a particulary busy time for them, as well as for Greymalk the cat, Nightwind the owl and for all the other animals, as they accompany their various masters about their business. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $15.89
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $15.89
Paperback. The 30th anniversary edition of a cult horror classic by one of the most revered names in SF and fantasy. All is not what it seems . . . In the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an upcoming ancient and unearthly rite. For soon after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. And all manner of Players, both human and undead, are preparing to participate. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. And now the dread night approaches so let the Game begin. AUTHOR: Roger Zelazny was one of the most revered names in SF and fantasy. During his lifetime he was honoured with numerous prizes, including six Hugo and three Nebula Awards. He died in 1995. Soon black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into our world and all manner of players are preparing for the Game. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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A Night in the Lonesome October by Zelazny, Roger
Paperback
ISBN: 9781556525605
Publisher: Chicago Review Press, Chicago (2014)
Seller: THE PRINTED GARDEN, ABA, MPIBA (SANDY, UT, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $15.00
Shipping: $5.50
TOTAL Cost: $20.50
Wrappers. Dark brown rear cover, pea green spine, colorful artwork front cover are all clean, bright, and glossy. Book has a trace of rubbing at the head and tail of the spine and at the very tips of a couple of the outside corners. Binding is straight and tight. Pages are all clean, white, and crisp. 280 pages. The last book Zelazny wrote and one of the less common, readers are instructed to begin the book at the beginning of October, and read one chapter a day for the month.
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Seller: Goodwill of Colorado (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $22.73
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TOTAL Cost: $22.73
This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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Seller: Half Price Books Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $20.00
Shipping: $3.49
TOTAL Cost: $23.49
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: HPB Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $19.82
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $23.57
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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A Night in the Lonesome October by Zelazny, Roger 1937 Â 1995
Paperback
ISBN: 9781857232172
Publisher: Orbit, London (1994)
Seller: Syber's Books (Melbourne, VIC, Australia)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $29.18
Shipping: $17.00
TOTAL Cost: $46.18
The text is illustrated with the iconic drawings of Gahan Wilson. Colour illustrated paperback binding (wraparound) by Mike Posen, with yellow and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Snuff is a watchdog who keeps an eye on his master Jack who is in the unfortunate position, courtesy of a curse, of keeping things that go bump in the night getting worse. But, when the month of October comes, it is particularly busy  especially as hollowing approaches. Creasing two the book corners and there is a rather large crease to the top right hand corner of the front panel. Reading creases to the back strip with very light age toning of the text block edges and pages. . first publication by this publisher. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). [8], 280 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Gahan Wilson. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 1857232178. ISBN/EAN: 9781857232172. Inventory No: 0290287.
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Seller: Smartbuy (Einbeck, Germany) New Book
Book Price: $12.35
Shipping: $35.20
TOTAL Cost: $47.55
Neuware - Soon black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into our world and all manner of players are preparing for the Game. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. 272 pp. Deutsch
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