If you’re looking for first editions of out-of-print sf novels, the best place to look is Andy Richard’s Cold Tonnage Books. He also usually has a table in the dealers’ room at the Eastercon. I just ordered a bunch of books from him. and here they are:-
From left to right: In the Valley of the Statues, a collection of short stories by Robert Holdstock, who wrote chiefly science fiction before Mythago Wood
was published. He will be missed. Then, Wulfsyarn
by Phillip Mann, a UK-born New Zealand-based sf author, whose last published novels were the A Land Fit For Heroes quartet from 1993 to 1996. His novels are certainly worth checking out. Next, Colin Greenland’s debut novel, a fantasy, Daybreak on a Different Mountain
. And finally three DG Compton novels: Nomansland
, Ascendancies
and Farewell, Earth’s Bliss
. After reading The Continuous Katherine Mortenhoe
(see here), Compton has joined my list of collectable authors.
I can feel especially good about these purchases because not only are they excellent novels, but this week I also managed to sell three George RR Martin A Song of Ice and Fire paperbacks and five Robert Jordan Wheel of Time paperbacks on eBay.
August 6, 2010 at 11:58 am
Thanks for the link. I bookmarked it and shall look around asap. I don’t have anything specific in mind right now. When and if I get all my books properly ordered on my shelves and in my cases, I’ll check it out.
January 30, 2011 at 9:43 pm
I just picked up a copy of Compton’s Synthajoy — I’m really enjoying it so far.
January 30, 2011 at 9:49 pm
I’ve not read that one yet. Must get myself a copy.
January 30, 2011 at 9:50 pm
I’ll have a review in the next few days 🙂