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Book by Van Vogt
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Review
Slan is legendary science fiction author A. E. Van Vogt's first and best-known novel, back in print from Tor Books's Orb imprint. The story is classic golden age science fiction: Jommy Cross is a slan, a genetically bred superhuman whose race was created to aid humanity but is now despised by "normal" humans. Slans are usually shot on sight, but that doesn't stop Jommy's mother from bringing him to see the world capital of Centropolis, the seat of power for Earth's dictator, Kier Gray. But on their latest trip to Centropolis, the two slans are discovered, and Jommy's mother is killed. Jommy, only 9 years old, unwittingly becomes caught up in a plot to undermine Gray, who may be more sympathetic to slans than the public suspects. The nonstop action and root-for-the-underdog plot has made Slan a science fiction favorite.
About the Author
A. E. Van Vogt was a SFWA Grand Master. He was born in Canada and moved to the U.S. in 1944, by which time he was well-established as one of John W. Campbell's stable of writers for Astounding Science-Fiction. He lived in Los Angeles, California and died in 2000.
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Slan
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Garland Publishing, Incorporated, 1975
ISBN 10: 0824014413
ISBN 13: 9780824014414
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Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. New edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 16033992-6
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Slan
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Dissertations-G August 1975, 1975
ISBN 10: 0824014413
ISBN 13: 9780824014414
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Hardcover
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair - Cash. No Jacket. Small dark hardcover. Ex-library copy with stamps, stickers, notations, etc. Heavier wear to the cover, corners and edges. Front hinge loose, but still connected. There is soiling to the cover and pages, with creases and some tearing. Corners have some heavy rubbing and fraying, the boards are exposed. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. Seller Inventory # 1150922