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The Language of the Night: Available Copies

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Writing, Science Fiction, and Fantasy
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9781668034903
    Publisher: SCRIBNER (2024)


    Seller: BuyBuyBooks (Manhasset, NY, U.S.A.)
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    Book Price: $11.95
    Shipping: $4.95
    TOTAL Cost: $16.90

This is an advance reading, soft cover, uncorrected proof copy. These editions are issued prior to publication in small numbers and often are marked as first editions. FULL COLOR COVER

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin & Susan Wood

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780399504822
    Publisher: Putnam (1979)


    Seller: Daedalus Books (Portland, OR, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $29.95
    Shipping: $4.95
    TOTAL Cost: $34.90

Light edge wear. A nice, solid copy. ; 8vo; 270 pages

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Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Le Guin, Ursula K.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780060924126
    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (1993)


    Seller: ThriftBooksVintage (Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $44.00
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $44.00

Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Covers betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages without any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 0.45

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Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780704342026
    Publisher: The Women's Press (1989)


    Seller: Hafa Adai Books (Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $44.24
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    TOTAL Cost: $48.19

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Language Of Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425076682
    Publisher: Berkley Books, New York (1985)


    Seller: Canal Bookyard (Upper Black Eddy, PA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $45.00
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $48.75

Red and black titles on color illustrated trade papoer covers, 270 pages including an extensive list of works by the author. Edited by Susan Wood.

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Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Le Guin, Ursula K.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780399123252
    Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons (1979)


    Seller: -OnTimeBooks- (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $51.98
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    TOTAL Cost: $51.98

Book may contain some writing, highlighting, and or cover damage. Shipped fast and reliably!

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Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Le Guin, Ursula K.

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780399123252
    Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons (1979)


    Seller: Goodwill of Colorado (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $52.84
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    TOTAL Cost: $52.84

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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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Guin, & Susan Wood (ed.), Ursula K. Le

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780704342026
    Publisher: Women's Press, London (1989)


    Seller: Dreadnought Books (Bristol, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $38.99
    Shipping: $20.19
    TOTAL Cost: $59.18

Size: 12mo 6 3/4 - 7 3/4". 210 pp. Binding split in one place. Spine cocked and creased. Edges browned and marked. Crinkling to a couple of pages. Covers creased. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Essays & Literary Criticism; Modern; Science Fiction & Fantasy. ISBN: 0704342022. ISBN/EAN: 9780704342026. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50813.

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780399504822
    Publisher: Putnam (1979)


    Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $59.96
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    TOTAL Cost: $59.96

Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting.

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780399504822
    Publisher: Putnam (1979)


    Seller: Books Unplugged (Amherst, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $59.97
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Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780399504822
    Publisher: Putnam (1979)


    Seller: Book Deals (Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $59.97
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Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library.

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780399504822
    Publisher: Putnam (1979)


    Seller: Books Unplugged (Amherst, NY, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $59.97
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Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Le Guin, Ursula K.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780399504822
    Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group (1979)


    Seller: ThriftBooksVintage (Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $60.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $60.00

First edition THUS. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 0.7

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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (edition ) (1982)


    Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $61.01
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    TOTAL Cost: $61.01

Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780399504822
    Publisher: Putnam (1979)


    Seller: Hafa Adai Books (Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $58.10
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    TOTAL Cost: $62.05

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780704342026
    Publisher: Womens Press Ltd,The (1989)


    Seller: Reuseabook (Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: unspecified
    Book Price: $53.85
    Shipping: $9.30
    TOTAL Cost: $63.15

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots.

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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: HPB Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $59.46
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $63.21

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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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: HPB-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $59.46
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $63.21

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Le Guin, Ursula K.; Wood, Susan

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780060168353
    Publisher: HarperCollins (1992)


    Seller: Dream Books Co. (Denver, CO, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $63.34
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $63.34

Heavily loved still intact and perfectly readable . Cosmetic wear only. Former Library book. Ships fast!

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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $63.44
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    TOTAL Cost: $63.44

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.33

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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $63.44
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Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.33

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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $63.44
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Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.33

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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno (Reno, NV, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $63.44
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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno (Reno, NV, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $63.44
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Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.33

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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $63.44
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Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.33

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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: SecondSale (Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $63.45
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    TOTAL Cost: $63.45

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

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Language Of The Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780425052051
    Publisher: Berkley (1982)


    Seller: Reader's Corner, Inc. (Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $59.50
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    TOTAL Cost: $64.00

This is a fine, obviously unread, first paperback edition, brown spine, 2.75 cover price. Photos on request.

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Le Guin, Ursula K.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780060168353
    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (1992)


    Seller: ThriftBooksVintage (Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $64.00
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    TOTAL Cost: $64.00

First Edition, 1979; Printing not stated; Tight binding; Clean, sturdy boards, gently edge-worn; Previous owner name present at front free end-page; Pages else completely free of markings; Mild to moderate foxing at outer edge text-block; Un-clipped dust jacket in Good condition, moderately edge-worn w/ some chipping and closed tearing present, now housed in protective mylar to ensure further preservation; A Good copy; Stored and shipped in protective polybag; Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.25

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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction
    by Ursula K. Le Guin; Susan Wood [Editor]

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Perigee (1980)


    Seller: Imperial Books and Collectibles (Wauwatosa, WI, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $59.75
    Shipping: $5.00
    TOTAL Cost: $64.75

Very good stiff glossy paper wraps; light rubbing along edges; small crease on back cover. Binding tight; contents clean and unmarked. 270pp. First Perigee Printing. All items carefully packed to avoid damage from moisture and rough handling.

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