The Far Call

Dickson, Gordon R

ISBN 10: 0708880339 / ISBN 13: 9780708880333

Published by Futura, 1978

About this Item

© 1973: A stand-alone novel by Gordon R Dickson. Originally serialised in 3 parts in Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: Aug, Sept & Oct 1973. Quantum Science Fiction Novel Series (#3) selected by Isaac Asimov & Ben Bova:- Synopsis:- It is the end of the twentieth century. On the launching pad at Cape Canaveral a space shuttle waits to ferry a multinational crew of Marsnauts on the first stage of their three-year journey - the first manned expedition to Mars. But as governments manoeuvre for political advantage, the crews struggle with a growing crisis. While the world watches the epoch-making flight one man sees, amidst intrigue and espionage, the slow, sure growth of disaster. Only he can stop it - if he has the courage:- Review(s): "An epic story of the lure of space, of mankind's aspirations and failings, by a master storyteller":- (original cost £1.25).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Far Call
• Publisher: Futura
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0708880339
• ISBN 13: 9780708880333
• Binding: Paperback: 7" x 4¼"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Uncredited
• Edition: 1978 Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fair: Heavier signs of wear
• Weight: 0.22 kilograms
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Fiction

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Cover worn, bookseller's marks. Shipped from the U.K. All orders received before 3pm sent that weekday.