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The Machineries of Joy: Available Copies

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam Books ()


    Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $6.94
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $6.94

. Foxed. Mass Market Paperback edition. From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. (Science Fiction, Fantasy)

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The Machineries of Joy: Short stories
    by Ray Bradbury

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam ()


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $7.49
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    TOTAL Cost: $7.49

Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

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The Machineries of Joy: Short stories
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Hardcover
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam (1965)


    Seller: Books From California (Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $3.51
    Shipping: $3.99
    TOTAL Cost: $7.50

Shows minor wear, tanned pages.

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The Machineries of Joy Short S
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553246957
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1983)


    Seller: SecondSale (Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $7.88
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $7.88

Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

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Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray D.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780553246957
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1983)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno (Reno, NV, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $7.92
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $7.92

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

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Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray D.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780553246957
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1983)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $7.92
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $7.92

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

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Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray D.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780553246957
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1983)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $7.92
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $7.92

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

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Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray D.

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780553246957
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1983)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $7.92
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $7.92

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3

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THE MACHINERIES OF JOY
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam, NY (1970)


    Seller: Books from the Crypt (N. Potomac, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $2.65
    Shipping: $5.50
    TOTAL Cost: $8.15

8th printing, July 1970; #S5258. Cover art is uncredited. Tanning; minor creasing; rubs/scuffs.

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The Machineries of Joy: Short Stories
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553246957
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1983)


    Seller: HPB Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $5.00
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $8.75

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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The Machineries of Joy By Ray Bradbury
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: bantam science fiction ()


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $8.87
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $8.87

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The Machineries of Joy By Ray Bradbury
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: bantam science fiction ()


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $8.87
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    TOTAL Cost: $8.87

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The Machineries of Joy By Ray Bradbury
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: bantam science fiction ()


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $8.87
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $8.87

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Panther/ Granada Publishing (1977)


    Seller: OddReads (Harper, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $3.00
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $9.00

soft wrapper creases; tanning

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553231205
    Publisher: Random House Publishing Group (1976)


    Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $9.42
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    TOTAL Cost: $9.42

Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780586043615
    Publisher: Panther (1977)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $2.42
    Shipping: $7.26
    TOTAL Cost: $9.68

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.

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam (1965)


    Seller: Nelson Freck (Rockville, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $3.75
    Shipping: $6.00
    TOTAL Cost: $9.75

6th Bantam paperback printing. 75 cent cover price.

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780671037710
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Limited (2000)


    Seller: Better World Books (Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $9.87
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    TOTAL Cost: $9.87

Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553028348
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1976)


    Seller: HPB-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $6.71
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $10.46

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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The Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553028348
    Publisher: Bantam (1976)


    Seller: HPB-Emerald (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $6.71
    Shipping: $3.75
    TOTAL Cost: $10.46

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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The Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553028348
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1976)


    Seller: Better World Books: West (Reno, NV, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $10.46
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $10.46

Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553028348
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1976)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $10.70
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $10.70

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553028348
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1976)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $10.70
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $10.70

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553028348
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1976)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno (Reno, NV, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $10.70
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $10.70

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553028348
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1976)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $10.70
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $10.70

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553028348
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1976)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $10.70
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $10.70

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780553028348
    Publisher: Bantam Books (1976)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $10.70
    Shipping: Free!
    TOTAL Cost: $10.70

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The Machineries of Joy
    by Bradbury, Ray

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Bantam, New York (1970)


    Seller: Bob's Book Journey (Austin, TX, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Fair
    Book Price: $5.05
    Shipping: $5.80
    TOTAL Cost: $10.85

Back cover has a tear along spine edge but intact. Edges of beginning pages are stained but text is clean. A good reading copy.

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Machineries Of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Corgi Books (1966)


    Seller: World of Rare Books (Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $5.72
    Shipping: $6.25
    TOTAL Cost: $11.97

1966. Corgi Edition. 213 pages. 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.

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Machineries of Joy
    by Ray Bradbury

    Paperback
    ISBN:
    Publisher: Corgi: London (1966)


    Seller: World of Rare Books (Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Good
    Book Price: $6.29
    Shipping: $6.25
    TOTAL Cost: $12.54

1966. 213 pages. 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.

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