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The Centauri Device: Available Copies
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The Centauri Device by Harrison, M. John (Author)
Paperback
ISBN: 9780553236460
Publisher: Bantam Books / Doubleday & Company, New York, New York (1985)
Seller: Adventures Underground (Richland, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $8.50
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TOTAL Cost: $14.49
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Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $17.12
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Seller: Rarewaves.com USA (London, LONDO, United Kingdom) New Book
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TOTAL Cost: $19.68
John Truck was to outward appearances just another lowlife spaceship captain. But he was also the last of the Centaurans - or at least, half of him was - which meant that he was the only person who could operate the Centauri Device, a sentient bomb which might hold the key to settling a vicious space war.M. John Harrison's classic novel turns the conventions of space opera on their head, and is written with the precision and brilliance for which is famed.
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The Centauri Device (Paperback) by M. John Harrison
Paperback
ISBN: 9781857989977
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co, London (2000)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $19.69
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Paperback. But he was also the last of the Centaurans - or at least, half of him was - which meant that he was the only person who could operate the Centauri Device, a sentient bomb which might hold the key to settling a vicious space war. This classic novel turns the space opera on its head, and is written with the precision and brilliance for which Harrison is renowned. A brilliant space opera from one of the great stylists of SF. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks- (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $19.77
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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: Big River Books (Powder Springs, GA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $17.61
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The Centauri Device by M. John Harrison
Paperback
ISBN: 9781857989977
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co (2000)
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd. (Galway, GY, Ireland) New Book
Book Price: $16.80
Shipping: $12.01
TOTAL Cost: $28.81
2000. New Ed. Paperback. A brilliant space opera from one of the great stylists of SF. Series: S.F. Masterworks. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 202. . . . . .
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The Centauri Device by M. John Harrison
Paperback
ISBN: 9781857989977
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co (1975)
Seller: Kennys Bookstore (Olney, MD, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $18.37
Shipping: $10.50
TOTAL Cost: $28.87
2000. New Ed. Paperback. A brilliant space opera from one of the great stylists of SF. Series: S.F. Masterworks. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 202. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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