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The Jagged Orbit: Available Copies

paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Good clean copy. Edge wear. Tanning along fore edges. Some rubbing to covers. Spine creases. Spine is slightly cocked.

Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.98

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.98

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.98

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.98

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

397 p. 18 cm. An Ace science fiction special. Ace book; 38120. Clean, tight unmarked copy. Clean, unmarked copy.

38120, , "The bitter alarmism, very much a product of the 1960s, makes the novel a striking period piece."- Barron AW, 4-88. "A liberal-minded slab of near-future 'realism'"- Pringle Ultimate SF, 194 ***. ". conflates medical and military industrial complexes with the Mafia in a rather too tightly plotted, though occasionally powerful, narrative."- CN SF Encyclo, pp 165-8. 1969 Nebula Finalist for Best Novel and 1971 British Science Fiction Winner for Best Novel., paperback,

, fine, unread, , paperback,

38120, very good - fine, reading crease, "The bitter alarmism, very much a product of the 1960s, makes the novel a striking period piece."- Barron AW, 4-88. "A liberal-minded slab of near-future 'realism'"- Pringle Ultimate SF, 194 ***. ". conflates medical and military industrial complexes with the Mafia in a rather too tightly plotted, though occasionally powerful, narrative."- CN SF Encyclo, pp 165-8. 1969 Nebula Finalist for Best Novel and 1971 British Science Fiction Winner for Best Novel., paperback,

Apparent 1st Edition--unstated but first appearance of book.This copy is VG; the text is clear, bright, and unmarked except for dealer's stamps on fep; binding is tight, but pages show age and edges show some wear. The covers are also VG: intact, including color and design, but sunning and creasing on spine, pencil price inside rear cover, wear on edges and corners, signs of age. We have a five star rating because of our fulfilment success and because our descriptions are accurate. We guarantee: NO NASTY SURPRISES

laminated covers/ name inside, Good

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!

Some minor creasing to cover; still square, bright, and very attractive. 2nd printing

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!

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

1969. No edition remarks. 397 pages. No dust jacket. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Mild general wear to covers, including some fading / sunning. Light tanning to inside covers and pages. Binding tight and pages clean.

Tanned pages, some wear to cover edges, creased spine, rubbed hinges, spine curl.

Spine is straight, binding is tight, pages are unmarked, very little wear.; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 398 pages

First Edition of the Book Club Edition. Hardback book with dust jacket. The age-toned jacket has light chipping along the edges and some rubbing on the back cover. The book is sturdy, clean and complete with no writing. Code 40 K on page 339.

395 pages.Goodread notes = "John Brunner's brilliant and scathing vision of a society disintegrating under the impact of violence, drugs, high-level corruption and the casual institutionalization of the 'insane' was a powerful and important statement in 1969. It remains a compelling and chilling tour de force three decades on." >> Cover creasing, spine wear. staining to backcover. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall.