Martino was a very important scientist, working on something called the K-88. But the K-88 exploded in his face, and he was dragged across the Soviet border. There he stayed for months. When they finally gave him back, the Soviets had given him a metal arm...and an expressionless metal skull. So how could Allied Security be sure he actually was Martino ?
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Algis Budrys sold his first science fiction novel in 1953. He has since sold eight additional novels and dozens of short stories, in addition to serving as editor of many books, magazines and anthologies over the last 50 years. He lives in Evanston Illinois with his wife, Edna.
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Seller: TotalitarianMedia, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. WHO? Budrys, Algis; introduction by R. Glenn Wright. Gregg Press, Boston, 1979, 157p, hardcover no dust jacket, boards clean/square, text clean/tanning, very good condition--35.00. Seller Inventory # ABE-11968797723
Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Crestline, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Stated first printing hardcover inscribed by Budrys to the title page; also signed by editors David G. Hartwell and L. W. Currey to the half title page. Mild mottling to the cloth extremities and some foxing to the top edge. Tight and square. ; The Gregg Press Science Fiction Series; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 157 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 50663