Synopsis
Chthon was Piers Anthony’s first published novel in 1967, written over the course of seven years. He started it when he was in the US Army, so it has a long prison sequence that is reminiscent of that experience, being dark and grim. It features Aton Five, a space man who commits the crime of falling in love with the dangerous alluring Minionette and is therefore condemned to death in the subterranean prison of Chthon. It uses flashbacks to show how he came to know the Minionette, and flashforwards to show how he dealt with her after his escape from prison. The author regards this as perhaps the most intricately structured novel the science fantasy genre has seen. It was a contender for awards, but not a winner.
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Piers Anthony is one of the world's most popular fantasy authors, and a New York Times bestseller twenty-one times over. His Mode novels have been read and loved by millions of readers around the world, and he daily receives hundreds of letters from his devoted fans.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 6TH PRINTING DECEMBER 1985. COVER ART BY ROMAN KUKALIS. COVER HAS SOME CREASING AND SHELF WEAR. 226 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR. SCIENCE FICTION. 4.25'' X 7''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS. Seller Inventory # SKU1012294
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Seller: Turn the Page, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Chthon by Piers Anthony. Berkley, 1985. Sixth printing paperback in near fine condition; book appears unread, uncreased spine, tight binding and text block clean, unmarked and untoned (see photos) Chthon is Piers Anthony's debut novel, originally published in 1967 and a Hugo and Nebula Award nominee. This 1985 Berkley reprint remains collectible as part of Anthony's early career, presenting a blend of science fiction and mythic allegory. Seller Inventory # 000830
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. The book has been read and is in good readable condition with visible wear on the cover and possibly some noticeable writing on the pages. Possible book foxing. Seller Inventory # 6780
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Berkley Books, 1984
ISBN 10: 0425079821
ISBN 13: 9780425079829
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Seller: Browse Awhile Books, Tipp City, OH, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: VG+. 5th Printing. The first book in the Aton series. Romas Kukalis cover art. Seller Inventory # 01123357