In the 22nd century, research involving form-changing experiments could save humankind.
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Charles Sheffield (1935-2002) was a mathematician and theoretical physicist by training. His doctoral work was on Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Dr. Sheffield worked as chief scientist for the Earth Satellite Corporation, a Washington, D.C.-based firm that specializes in the analysis of data gathered from space.
The author of many science fiction novels, including" Cold as Ice" and" The Ganymede Club" from Tor, Sheffield lived in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife, author Nancy Kress.
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Seller: bbs, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Hardback: 8" x 5". Condition: Fine: Very small signs of wear. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Cover Art: Uncredited (illustrator). 1st UK Edition. © 1978: 1st in the 'Proteus' series of books. 1st UK edition, 1st printing:- Synopsis: In the twenty-second century a combination of computer-augmented bio-feedback and chemo-therapy techniques has given man the ability not only to heal himself, but to change himself - to alter his shape at will. But form-change has its darker aspects, ranging from unauthorized experimentation on human subjects to a threat to the very essence of humanity. With an economy on the verge of collapsing, a group of officials has been secretly developing new human forms adaptable to interstellar travel. Their bizarre and dangerous research is uncovered by two Form Control investigators whose explorations lead them to a brilliant, seemingly criminal scientist, take them into outer space. And bring about their own form-changes:- Review(s): "In his first novel, Sheffield, a physicist, proves to be one of the most imaginative, exciting talents to appear on the SF scene in recent years. Earmarked with intriguing technology, intricately plotted, full of suspense, Sheffield disquietingly blurs the line between scientific morality and pragmatism" - Publishers Weekly:- (original cost £6.50). Seller Inventory # 17.009.00035
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Seller: Laura Books, Georgetown, SA, Australia
Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. library marks endpapers, otherwise book clean and tight. DJ: slight edge wear, library sticker spine Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ex Library. Seller Inventory # 038571
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Seller: Nicholas J. Certo, Newburgh, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First hardcover edition of the authors first book, published in the US as a paperback original. NEAR FINE in like jacket. Note publishers price sticker to front flap with L6.50 price imprinted. Seller Inventory # 23-5 WCT sf Shef
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Seller: Transformer, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 282pp. 8.1 inches. Navyblue buckram, silver titles. As new; with speckle of foxing to tops and few faint marks and scattered specks to fore-edges. Internally, pristine, no owner's marks, faint tiny trace of bookseller notation. In original jacket, silver with green bars, slight overall wear, with slight creasing to top edge, and faint spotting. Sheffield's first novel. Interesting story about the implications of self governed healing and even shape change. Cutting edge research, scientific morality and the boundaries of criminality. 450g. (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Biology, Research, Morality, Interstellar Exploration) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # C13394
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Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First hardcover/UK edition inscribed to the title page by Sheffield. Tight and square, appears unread. The DJ in mylar has a price sticker to flap. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 282 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 49270
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Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
Octavo, boards. First British (and first hardcover) edition. Brief signed inscription by Sheffield to "Jim" on title page. The author's first book. The earlier U.S. edition is a paperback original. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-995. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#89505). Seller Inventory # 89505
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