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Science-fiction & fantasy literature: a critical list with discussions.
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Stories of Your Life and Others: Available Copies
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Below are the first 30 of the lowest-total-price offerings from AbeBooks; all information shown is as specified by the sellers. To see all responses direct from AbeBooks—who may have more than 30—click here.
Seller: HPB-Ruby (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $4.25
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $8.00
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: Greenworld Books (arlington, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.08
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $8.08
Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.
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Seller: HPB-Emerald (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $4.50
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $8.25
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-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $4.50
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $8.25
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: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $9.66
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $9.66
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: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $10.02
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $10.02
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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Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $10.13
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $10.13
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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Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $10.24
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $10.24
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: Goodwill of Silicon Valley (SAN JOSE, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $7.43
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $11.42
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: HPB Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.49
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.24
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-Red (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.99
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.74
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: ABC Books (Springfield, MO, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.95
Shipping: $6.15
TOTAL Cost: $15.10
Binding and spine tight. Nice copy, with little to no wear. No apparent marks throughout this book. No creasing to cover and spine. Tracking available on most domestic orders.
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Stories of Your Life and Others: a short story collection by the award-winning science fiction author, including the novella that inspired the film Arrival by Chiang, Ted
Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $9.57
Shipping: $7.42
TOTAL Cost: $16.99
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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Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang
Paperback
ISBN: 9781035038596
Publisher: Pan Macmillan, GB (2024)
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA (London, LONDO, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $17.71
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $17.71
'A science fiction genius . . . Ted Chiang is a superstar.' - The GuardianWith Stories of Your Life and Others, his masterful debut collection, multiple-award-winning author Ted Chiang deftly blends human emotion and scientific rationalism in eight remarkably varied stories.The title novella 'Story of Your Life' was the basis for the Academy Award-winning film Arrival, starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.From a soaring Babylonian tower that connects a flat Earth to the firmament above, to a world where angelic visitations are a wondrous and terrifying part of everyday life; from a neural modification that eliminates the appeal of physical beauty, to an alien language that challenges our very perception of time and reality, Chiang's unique imagination invites us to question our understanding of the universe and our place in it.'United by a humane intelligence that speaks very directly to the reader, and makes us experience each story with immediacy and Chiang's calm passion' - China Miéville, author of The City and The CityPart of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.
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Stories of Your Life and Others (Paperback) by Ted Chiang
Paperback
ISBN: 9781035038596
Publisher: Pan Macmillan, London (2024)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $17.75
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $17.75
Paperback. 'A science fiction genius . . . Ted Chiang is a superstar.' - The GuardianWith Stories of Your Life and Others, his masterful debut collection, multiple-award-winning author Ted Chiang deftly blends human emotion and scientific rationalism in eight remarkably varied stories.From a soaring Babylonian tower that connects a flat Earth to the firmament above, to a world where angelic visitations are a wondrous and terrifying part of everyday life; from a neural modification that eliminates the appeal of physical beauty, to an alien language that challenges our very perception of time and reality, Chiang's unique imagination invites us to question our understanding of the universe and our place in it.The title novella 'Story of Your Life' was the basis for the Academy Award-winning film Arrival, starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.'United by a humane intelligence that speaks very directly to the reader, and makes us experience each story with immediacy and Chiang's calm passion' - China Mieville, author of The City & The CityPart of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literateure. The debut collection of short fiction from science fiction legend Ted Chiang, including the inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Arrival. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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