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Through Darkest America: Available Copies

very good, creases paperback,

very good, creases paperback,

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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There is wear around the edges and corners of book and jacket the jacket has one back cover scuff / tear.

fine in a fine dust jacket 1986

. Very Good dust jacket. Review copy with reviewer's news release laid in. From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. (science fiction, scifi, sci-fi, sci fi, future, dystopia, post-apocalypse)

First Edition. With an introduction by Isaac Asimov. Page edges tanned otherwise Near Fine in dust jacket.

Through Darkest America by Neal Barrett, Jr. (First Edition) Sharp, tight copy, gilt on spine, clean text block. Original, full pictorial dust jacket, small tear in spine, not price clipped. With introduction by Isaac Asimov, this book explores a post apocalyptical America and brings home a raw and passionate tale of a man fighting against the odds.

Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDgood copy, some creasing, nicks to edges, clean pages, still a good copy

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1st edition. 1986, Congdon & Weed. Binding solid, pages age toned but crisp and clean. Mylar protected dust jacket also lightly toned with very little wear. Extremities have very light bumps and rubs.

This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are mostly clean and bright but do have some beginning generalized toning The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Neal Barrett Jr. (November 3, 1929 January 12, 2014) was an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, mystery/suspense, and historical fiction. He also worked under the pseudonyms Victor Appleton, Chad Calhoun, Franklin W. Dixon (Stratemeyer Syndicate house names) , Rebecca Drury, and J. D. Hardin. " (from Wikipedia)

A hint of toning to pages. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket.

A stunning first edition/first printing in about Fine condition with light toning in alike dust-jacket; tells the story of a group of people who must traverse the hostile landscape of the American Midwest in order to find a new home before the end of the world.Through Darkest America tells the story of a group of people who must traverse the hostile landscape of the American Midwest in order to find a new home before the end of the world. The characters are forced to face the harsh realities of life in an unforgiving landscape, and must find ways to survive in a world that seems to be on the brink of destruction. The book is written by Barrett, Neal, Jr. with an Introduction by Isaac Asimov, and is sure to captivate readers with its compelling story and stunning illustrations.; 8vo

Octavo, cloth. "After the holocaust and the extinction of all traditional livestock, a young boy grows up in rural innocence, helping his father herd the 'meat' (human beings with their tongues removed) to market. When his parents are killed, he begins to learn the grisly truth about his world. Well written -- but a horrible, horrible book: full of violence, torture, cannibalism and the death of all hope." - Pringle, the Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition, p. 372. "This is one of the bleakest and most powerful post-holocaust novels ever written." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-79. A sequel, DAWN'S UNCERTAIN LIGHT, was published in 1989. [Reference: Sargent, British and Utopian Literature, 1986-2009]. Remainder mark, a fine copy in fine dust jacket. (659)

A fine copy in fine dustjacket. With an introduction by Isaac Asimov. ; Octavo.

Inscribed and signed by Barrett to "Janet" who was Janet Kagan, "Kagan won the Asimov's Reader Poll award for best Novelette in 1990 for "The Loch Moose Monster", in 1991 for "Getting the Bugs Out" and in 1993 for "The Nutcracker Coup", which also won the 1993 Hugo award" A lovely association copy.

In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

A post-apocalyptic novel, one of Barrett's best-known works. Introduction by Isaac Asimov. 275 pages. First edition (first printing). A very good copy (pages yellowing, as usual; remainder dot on top edge) in a very near fine dust jacket with a small nick at the top of the front panel. Inscribed by the author, possibly to the writer Harlan Ellison: "For Harlan?much thanks for the book?hope you like this one. N.B."

In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

First edition, hardcover with Erratum sheet laid in, inscribed with a brief note by Barrett on the title page, book has a shallow lean to the binding, very light bumps to the spine ends and cover corners, and a couple very faint spots to the fore edge of the text block, otherwise a solid, tight Very Good+ copy in a like unclipped dust jacket, which has minor bumps to the spine ends and corners, faint sunning to the spine, and a touch of rubbing to the covers. Jacket is wrapped in a Mylar cover.

275 pages. Introduction by Isaac Asimov. A post-apocalyptic novel, one of Barrett's best-known works. First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed by the author, 'For Tom, Neal Barrett Jr.' Uncommon signed.

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