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The Child Garden: Available Copies
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The Child Garden: A Low Comedy by Ryman, Geoff
Paperback
ISBN: 9780312890230
Publisher: Orb Books (edition First Edition) (1994)
Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.81
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $9.81
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: Blue Vase Books (Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $12.05
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $12.05
The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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The Child Garden; or a Low Comedy by Ryman, Geoff
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780312050023
Publisher: St Martins Pr (1990)
Seller: HPB-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.00
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.75
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: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.46
Shipping: $7.64
TOTAL Cost: $14.10
Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that 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: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $9.54
Shipping: $6.73
TOTAL Cost: $16.27
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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The Child Garden (Paperback) by Geoff Ryman
Paperback
ISBN: 9780575076907
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co, London (2005)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $19.23
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $19.23
Paperback. In a semi-tropical London, surrounded by paddy-fields, the people feed off the sun, like plants, the young are raised in Child Gardens and educated by viruses, And the Consensus oversees the country, 'treating' non-conformism. Information, culture, law and politics are biological functions. But Milena is different: she is resistant to viruses and an incredible musician, one of the most extraordinary women of her age. This is her story and that of her friends, like Lucy the immortal tumour and Joseph the Postman whose mind is an information storehouse for others, and Rolfa, genetically engineered as a Polar Bear, whose beautiful singing voice first awakens Milena to the power of music. Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 1990 and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award 1990. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: Rarewaves.com USA (London, LONDO, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $20.03
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $20.03
"One of the sturdiest monuments of 'Humanist' SF" - The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction"Beyond incredible . a must read, regardless of whether you like sf or not" - Goodreads ReviewerIn a semi-tropical London, Consensus governs. Society is informed by the viruses which people carry. Information and culture, law and politics are now biological functions. Non-conformism is unthinkable. Milena, while resistant to viruses, is one of the most extraordinarily gifted women of her age. She is awakened to the power of music, and with the help of her genetically engineered friends, embarks on a journey to share her creative talents with the world.
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Seller: Fantastic Literature Limited (Rayleigh, ESSEX, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $13.79
Shipping: $6.73
TOTAL Cost: $20.52
near fine paperback, review slip, Dave McKean cover 1st printing. In a semi-tropical London, surrounded by paddy-fields, the people feed off the sun, like plants, the young are raised in Child Gardens and educated by viruses,.
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Seller: Fantastic Literature Limited (Rayleigh, ESSEX, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $13.79
Shipping: $6.73
TOTAL Cost: $20.52
near fine paperback, Dave Mckean cover 1st printing. In a semi-tropical London, surrounded by paddyfields, the people photosynthesize. The Consensus, a vast DNA unit, controls the country. Children are raised in Child Gardens and educated by virus.
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THE CHILD GARDEN by Geoff Ryman
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780312050023
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, New York (1990)
Seller: Andre Strong Bookseller (Blue Hill, ME, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $15.00
Shipping: $7.00
TOTAL Cost: $22.00
6 x 9 in. Paper boards. Condition is VERY GOOD ; minor wear, very clean. BInding tight and text unmarked. Edges foxed. DJ is VERY GOOD ; not clipped, mild wear. Fic. Stax.
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The Child Garden; or a Low Comedy by Ryman, Geoff
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780312050023
Publisher: St Martins Pr (1990)
Seller: Uncle Hugo's SF/Uncle Edgar's Mystery (Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $15.00
Shipping: $8.00
TOTAL Cost: $23.00
Lightly soiled on the edges pof the page block. Lightly bumped at the hjead of the spine. Jacket has minor edgewear.
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The Child Garden by Ryman, Geoff
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780312050023
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, New York (1990)
Seller: Ziesings (Shingletown, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $20.00
Shipping: $4.50
TOTAL Cost: $24.50
New York: St. Martin's Press:, 1990. First American edition, Hardcover, Fine in Very Good dust jacket, 388 pp. Cover artwork by: Dave McKean First American edition, Hardcover, Fine in Very Good dust jacket,
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