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The Fifth Head of Cerberus: Available Copies
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks- (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
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Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail
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Fifth Head of Cerberus by Wolfe, Gene
Paperback
ISBN: 9781250861009
Publisher: 0 (2022)
Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $12.81
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Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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The Fifth Head of Cerberus (Paperback) by Gene Wolfe
Paperback
ISBN: 9780575094222
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co, London (2010)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $19.00
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Paperback. Far from Earth two sister planets, Sainte Anne and Sainte Croix, circle each other. It is said that a race of shapeshifting aliens once lived here, only to become extinct when human colonists arrived. But one man believes they still exist, somewhere out in the wilderness.In THE FIFTH HEAD OF CERBERUS, Gene Wolfe brilliantly interweaves three tales: a scientist's son's gradual discovery of the bizarre secret of his heritage; a young man's mythic dreamquest for his darker half; the mystifying chronicle of an anthropologist's seemingly-arbitrary imprisonment. Gradually, a mesmerising pattern emerges. An SF masterpiece. 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: $19.01
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Far from Earth two sister planets, Sainte Anne and Sainte Croix, circle each other. It is said that a race of shapeshifting aliens once lived here, only to become extinct when human colonists arrived. But one man believes they still exist, somewhere out in the wilderness.In THE FIFTH HEAD OF CERBERUS, Gene Wolfe brilliantly interweaves three tales: a scientist's son gradual discovery of the bizarre secret of his heritage; a young man's mythic dreamquest for his darker half; the mystifying chronicle of an anthropologist's seemingly-arbitrary imprisonment. Gradually, a mesmerising pattern emerges.
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The Fifth Head of Cerberus (Paperback) by Gene Wolfe
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ISBN: 9781250861009
Publisher: St Martin's Press, New York (2022)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $21.20
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Paperback. Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure. Far from Earth, two sister planets, Saint Anne and Saint Croix, circle each other in an eternal dance. It is said a race of shapeshifters once lived here, only to perish when men came. But one man believes they can still be found, somewhere in back of the beyond. In The Fifth Head of Cerberus, Gene Wolfe skillfully interweaves three bizarre tales to create a mesmerizing pattern: the harrowing account of the son of a mad genius who discovers his hideous heritage; a young man's mythic dreamquest for his darker half; and the bizarre chronicle of a scientist's nightmarish imprisonment. Like an intricate, braided knot, the pattern at last unfolds to reveal astonishing truths about this strange and savage alien landscape. With a new introduction by O. Henry Award winning author Brian Evenson Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: Kennys Bookstore (Olney, MD, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $15.78
Shipping: $10.50
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An SF masterpiece. Series: S.F. Masterworks. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 230. 2010. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd. (Galway, GY, Ireland) New Book
Book Price: $15.62
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An SF masterpiece. Series: S.F. Masterworks. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 230. 2010. Paperback. . . . .
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The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Wolfe, Gene
Paperback
ISBN: 9780575094222
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co (2010)
Seller: Agapea Libros (Malaga, MA, Spain) New Book
Book Price: $12.54
Shipping: $18.88
TOTAL Cost: $31.42
Idioma/Language: Inglés. Back in print for the first time in more than a decade, Gene Wolfe's "The Fifth Head of Cerberus" is a universally acknowledged masterpiece of science fiction by one of the field's most brilliant writers. Far out from Earth, two sister planets, Saint Anne and Saint Croix, circle each other in an eternal dance. It is said a race of shapeshifters once lived here, only to perish when men came. But one man believes they can still be found, somewhere in the back of the beyond. In "The Fifth Head of Cerberus, " Wolfe skillfully interweaves three bizarre tales to create a mesmerizing pattern: the harrowing account of the son of a mad genius who discovers his hideous heritage; a young man's mythic dreamquest for his darker half; the bizarre chronicle of a scientists' nightmarish imprisonment. Like an intricate, braided knot, the pattern at last unfolds to reveal astonishing truths about this strange and savage alien landscape. *** Nota: Los envíos a España peninsular, Baleares y Canarias se realizan a través de mensajería urgente. No aceptamos pedidos con destino a Ceuta y Melilla.
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The Fifth Head of Cerberus (Hardcover) by Gene Wolfe
Hardcover
ISBN: 9781250840103
Publisher: St Martin's Press, New York (2022)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $34.79
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TOTAL Cost: $34.79
Hardcover. Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure.Far from Earth, two sister planets, Saint Anne and Saint Croix, circle each other in an eternal dance. It is said a race of shapeshifters once lived here, only to perish when men came. But one man believes they can still be found, somewhere in back of the beyond.In The Fifth Head of Cerberus, Gene Wolfe skillfully interweaves three bizarre tales to create a mesmerizing pattern: the harrowing account of the son of a mad genius who discovers his hideous heritage; a young man's mythic dreamquest for his darker half; and the bizarre chronicle of a scientist's nightmarish imprisonment. Like an intricate, braided knot, the pattern at last unfolds to reveal astonishing truths about this strange and savage alien landscape.With a new introduction by [name to come], author of [to come]. Now in a Tor Essentials edition, a universally acknowledged masterpiece of science fiction by one of the field's most brilliant writers.Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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