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Inversions: Available Copies
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Inversions by Iain M Banks
Paperback
ISBN: 9781857237634
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group (1999)
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale) (Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $10.02
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $10.02
The sixth Culture book from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a modern master of science fiction.
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Inversions by Iain M. Banks
Paperback
ISBN: 9781857236262
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom, London (1998)
Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $3.03
Shipping: $7.46
TOTAL Cost: $10.49
In the winter palace, the King's new physician has more enemies than she at first realizes, but she also has more remedies to hand than those who wish her ill can know about. In another palace across the mountains, the chief bodyguard of the regicidal Protector General also has his enemies. 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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Inversions (Culture) by Iain M. Banks
Paperback
ISBN: 9781857237634
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom, London (1999)
Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $3.29
Shipping: $7.46
TOTAL Cost: $10.75
The sixth Culture book from the awesome imagination of Iain M. Banks, a modern master of science fiction. In the winter palace, the King's new physician has more enemies than she at first realises. But then she also has more remedies to hand than those who wish her ill can know about.In another palace across the mountains, in the service of the regicidal Protector General, the chief bodyguard, too, has his enemies. But his enemies strike more swiftly, and his means of combating them are more traditional.Spiralling round a central core of secrecy, deceit, love and betrayal, INVERSIONS is a spectacular work of science fiction, brilliantly told and wildly imaginative, from an author who has set genre fiction alight.Praise for the Culture series:'Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution' Independent on Sunday'Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future' Guardian'Jam-packed with extraordinary invention' Scotsman'Compulsive reading' Sunday Telegraph The Culture series:Consider PhlebasThe Player of GamesUse of WeaponsThe State of the ArtExcessionInversionsLook to WindwardMatterSurface DetailThe Hydrogen SonataOther books by Iain M. Banks:Against a Dark BackgroundFeersum EndjinnThe Algebraist. 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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Inversions by Banks, Iain M.
Paperback
ISBN: 9781857239065
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Limited (1999)
Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $11.30
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $11.30
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $11.76
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $11.76
The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
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Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $2.28
Shipping: $9.80
TOTAL Cost: $12.08
Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.
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Seller: Goodwill Industries (Spokane, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $8.22
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $12.21
Condition: Good â" Used book with some visible wear. May include stickers on the cover, wear or absence of the dust jacket, wear to the spine or inside cover, slight corner curling, minor staining, and wear along the fore edge. All orders are shipped via UPS Mail Innovations and may take up to 10 business days from the initial scan to be delivered.
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Seller: Shasta Library Foundation (Redding, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: As New
Book Price: $6.75
Shipping: $5.50
TOTAL Cost: $12.25
Reddish wraps with yellow/red lettering on front and spine . Spine is straight, no crease. Binding is tight. Content is clean, no markings. 352 p. 6 x 9 x 0.77 inches. 1.24 lb. This copy has not been open/read.
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Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $12.33
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $12.33
With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Ex-Library.
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Seller: Zoom Books Company (Lynden, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $12.43
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $12.43
Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks- (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $12.58
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $12.58
A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail
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Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $12.69
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $12.69
It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
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Inversions by Banks, Iain M.
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781857236262
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Limited (1998)
Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.20
Shipping: $6.66
TOTAL Cost: $12.86
Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Inversions by Banks, Iain M.
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781857236262
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Limited (1998)
Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.20
Shipping: $6.66
TOTAL Cost: $12.86
Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Inversions by Banks, Iain M.
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781857236262
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Limited (1998)
Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.22
Shipping: $6.66
TOTAL Cost: $12.88
Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Goodwill of Silicon Valley (SAN JOSE, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $9.31
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $13.30
Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.
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Seller: Greenworld Books (arlington, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $13.42
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $13.42
Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.
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