Aka John Christopher (37 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Light wear. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Schoenherr ("Crash Program"). Includes "Star Tiger" by Christopher Anvil; "Vigorish" by Walter Bupp (John Berryman); "Charley de Milo" by Larry M. Harris (Laurence Janifer); "Out Like a Light" (pt. 3 of 3) by Mark Phillips (Randall Garret & Laurence Janifer). Science Fact: "The Space-Drive Problem" by John W. Campbell. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page:The Size of the Solar System"; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Emsh, Freas, Gardner, and Petrizzo.

Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+. Vol. LXXXI, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Freas for "The Secret Weapon" (novelette) by Joseph P. Martino. Includes "Handyman" by Jack Wodhams; "Is Everybody Happy?" by Christopher Anvil; "Incorrigible" by John T. Phillifent (John Rackham); "Local Effect" by D. L. Hughes; "The Horse Barbarians" (pt. 3 of 3) by Harry Harrison. Special Feature: "Phantasmaplasmagoria" by Herbert Jacob Bernstein. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Inherited Xenophobia" by John W. Campbell; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Kelly Freas and Leo Summers. Hinge wrinkle; mild tanning. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First US edition, first printing this novel by Samuel Youd did under this pen name. A 1-inch semi-closed tear to the cover. A 1-inch closed-tear to the rear cover. Age toning to the cover and pages. Price clipped otherwise in good / good condition.

Magazine. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Martinez, Summers, van Dongen (illustrator). First Edition Thus. First Printing. Cover by Van Dongen for "Immortality for Some" (novelette) by J. T. McIntosh. Includes "In Case of Fire" by Randall Garrett; "Shotgun Wedding" by Christopher Anvil; "The Barrier Moment" by Winston P. Sanders [Poul Anderson]; "Deathworld" (pt. 3 of 3) by Harry Harrison. Science Fact: "Mars: A Summing Up" by R. S. Richardson; "Microdesign for Living" by Isaac Asimov. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's page: The One-Eyed Guide" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". . Ripped corner on top right edge of cover, worn edges, slight tear at base of spine, else fine. VERY GOOD- . Analog Series. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall. 178 pp.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good+. Vol. XLII, No. 6. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Rogers for "Seetee Shock" by Will Stewart [Jack Williamson]. Includes "Manna" (novelette) by Peter Phillips; "The Prisoner in the Skull" (novelette) by Lewis Padgett [Henry Kuttner & C. L. Moore]; "A Present from Joe" by Eric Frank Russell; "Next Friday Morning" by D. W. Meredith; "Christmas Tree" (1st story under real name) by Christopher Youd [aka John Christopher]. Article: "The Little Blue Cells" by J. J. Coupling. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Radiation and Mutations" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "Books Reviews"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrations by Cartier, Orban & Timmins. About half of spien lost in middle, but wraps still hold; tanning; edge and corner wear. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. LXV, No. 4.(Title morphing into Analog) Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Schoenherr ("Crash Program"). Includes "Star Tiger" by Christopher Anvil; "Vigorish" by Walter Bupp (John Berryman); "Charley de Milo" by Larry M. Harris (Laurence Janifer); "Out Like a Light" (pt. 3 of 3) by Mark Phillips (Randall Garret & Laurence Janifer). Science Fact: "The Space-Drive Problem" by John W. Campbell. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page:The Size of the Solar System"; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Emsh, Freas, Gardner, and Petrizzo. Covers rubbed; spine lean with minor tears at ends; tanning; creasing. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. 7, No. 4. Edited by Robert A. W. Lowndes. Cover art by Emsh. Includes "The Unreconstructed M" (novelet) by Philip K. Dick; "Male Strikebreaker" by Isaac Asimov; "Godling, Go Home!" by Robert Silverberg; "Mission to the Enemy" by Irving Cox, Jr.; "Occupational Risk" by John Christopher; "Lost Love" by Paul Janvier [Algis Budrys]. Feature: "Bridey Murphy and the Martian Princess" by L. Sprague de Camp. Departments: "Readin' & Writhin'" (book reviews); "Inside Science Fiction" by Robert A. Madle; "The Editor's Page". Illustrated by Emsh, Freas, & Orban. Creasing; edge and corner wear; date stamp on and minor scuffs to cover; several marks in pen and store stamp on contents page; tanning. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 18, No. 1. Edited by H. L Gold. Cover art by Wood for "Someone to Watch Over Me" (novella) by Christopher Grimm. Includes "A Death in the House" (novelette) by Clifford D. Simak; "Silence" (novelette) by John Brunner; "Way Up Yonder" (novelette) by Charles Satterfield [Frederik Pohl]; "Last of the Morticians" by E. C. Tubb; "King of the Planet" by Wilson Tucker; "True Self" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Science Department: "For Your Information: The Accident That Didn't Happen" by Willy Ley. Features: "The Editor's Page: Other People's Mail"; "Forecast"; "Galaxy's Five Star Shelf". Illustrated by Dick Francis, Johnson, Morrow, and Dillon. Creasing; tanning; minor tear at upper front edge. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+. Vol. LXV, No. 4.(Title morphing into Analog) Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Schoenherr ("Crash Program"). Includes "Star Tiger" by Christopher Anvil; "Vigorish" by Walter Bupp (John Berryman); "Charley de Milo" by Larry M. Harris (Laurence Janifer); "Out Like a Light" (pt. 3 of 3) by Mark Phillips (Randall Garret & Laurence Janifer). Science Fact: "The Space-Drive Problem" by John W. Campbell. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page:The Size of the Solar System"; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Emsh, Freas, Gardner, and Petrizzo. Tanning; minor creasing; a little musty; top edge dingy. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+. Vol. XLII, No. 6. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Rogers for "Seetee Shock" by Will Stewart [Jack Williamson]. Includes "Manna" (novelette) by Peter Phillips; "The Prisoner in the Skull" (novelette) by Lewis Padgett [Henry Kuttner & C. L. Moore]; "A Present from Joe" by Eric Frank Russell; "Next Friday Morning" by D. W. Meredith; "Christmas Tree" (1st story under real name) by Christopher Youd [aka John Christopher]. Article: "The Little Blue Cells" by J. J. Coupling. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Radiation and Mutations" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "Books Reviews"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrations by Cartier, Orban & Timmins. Tanning; minor stress tear at lower front hinge; upper rear cover staple pokes; minor soiling. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+. Vol. LXX, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Schoenherr showing a Moon Crawler. Includes "Ethical Quotient" (short novel) by John T. Phillifent (John Rackham); ". . .After a Few Words" by Seaton McKettrig; "Gadget Vs. Trend" by Christopher Anvil; "A Life for the Stars" (pt. 2 of 2; 'Cities in Flight' series) by James Blish. Science Fact: "Hypergolicity" by Edward C. Walterscheid. Readers' Departments: "Editorial Feature: Crucial Experiment" by John W. Campbell; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Brotman, Schoenherr and Schelling. Creasing; pencil marks on front; tanning. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. LIX, No. 3. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Freas for "Call Me Joe" (novelette) by Poul Anderson. Includes "Chain Reaction" (novelette) by John A. Sentry [Algis Budrys]; "Torch" by Christopher Anvil; "The Mile-Long Spaceship" by Kate Wilhelm; "The Lost Vegan" by E. J. McKenzie, Jr.; "The Unblind Workings of Chance" (article) by Isaac Asimov; "The Dawning light" (pt. 2 of 3) by Robert Randall. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: The False Immortals"; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller. Illustrated by Freas and Van Dongen. Creasing; tanning; rubbing; a little stress. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+. Vol. LXX, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Schoenherr showing a Moon Crawler. Includes "Ethical Quotient" (short novel) by John T. Phillifent (John Rackham); ". . .After a Few Words" by Seaton McKettrig; "Gadget Vs. Trend" by Christopher Anvil; "A Life for the Stars" (pt. 2 of 2; 'Cities in Flight' series) by James Blish. Science Fact: "Hypergolicity" by Edward C. Walterscheid. Readers' Departments: "Editorial Feature: Crucial Experiment" by John W. Campbell; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Brotman, Schoenherr and Schelling. Creasing; tanning. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 5, No. 6. Edited by H. L. Gold. Cover art by Camarage illustrating a "The Old Die Rich" (novella) by H. L. Gold. Includes "Student Body" (novelet) by F. L. Wallace"Horse Trader" (novelet) by Poul Anderson; "Games" by Katherine MacLean; "Secret of the House" by H. H. Holmes (Anthony Boucher); "The Drop" by John Christopher. Science Department: "For Your Information: Ancestor of the Dinosaurs" by Willy Ley. Features: "Editor's Page: For Writers Mostly"; "Galaxy's Five Star Shelf" by Groff Conklin; "Forecast." Illustrated by Ashman and Emsh. Tear at spine end; tanning; mid-spine bump. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+ to Near Fine. Vol. LXV, No. 4.(Title morphing into Analog) Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Schoenherr ("Crash Program"). Includes "Star Tiger" by Christopher Anvil; "Vigorish" by Walter Bupp (John Berryman); "Charley de Milo" by Larry M. Harris (Laurence Janifer); "Out Like a Light" (pt. 3 of 3) by Mark Phillips (Randall Garret & Laurence Janifer). Science Fact: "The Space-Drive Problem" by John W. Campbell. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page:The Size of the Solar System"; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Emsh, Freas, Gardner, and Petrizzo. Tanning; wear at spine ends. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. FIRST U. S. EDITION hardcover, sewn-bound in gray cloth or board, with black lettering on spine, is in VG+ condition, with very faint scuff on front cover (see photo), and normal age-toning to pages; pages very tight, looks like this volume may never have been read. Dust jacket, designed by Ben Feder, Inc., and enclosed in protective mylar (mylar not pictured), is in FAIR condition, having a small tear to front cover edge at top, two tiny tears to back jacket (which former owner/bookseller has attempted repair from inside of jacket with magic tape), price-clipped, some creasing and wear to edges; former bookseller has unfortunately written two prices in ball-point pen at bottom of front flap. Book is the work of noted children's science-fiction author John Christopher (rn: Christopher Samuel Youd). Fiction. Novel. British. Suspense. Mystery. DB.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. XLII, No. 6. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Rogers for "Seetee Shock" by Will Stewart [Jack Williamson]. Includes "Manna" (novelette) by Peter Phillips; "The Prisoner in the Skull" (novelette) by Lewis Padgett [Henry Kuttner & C. L. Moore]; "A Present from Joe" by Eric Frank Russell; "Next Friday Morning" by D. W. Meredith; "Christmas Tree" (1st story under real name) by Christopher Youd [aka John Christopher]. Article: "The Little Blue Cells" by J. J. Coupling. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Radiation and Mutations" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "Books Reviews"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrations by Cartier, Orban & Timmins. Upper foredge corner has been slightly wet; minor edge tears; tanning. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. XLIII, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Santry for "Plague!" (novelette) by Rene Lafayette [L. Ron Hubbard]. Includes "The Undecided" (novelette) by Eric Frank Russell; "Colonial" (novelette) by Christopher Youd [John Christopher]; "Devious Weapon" by M. C. Pease; "Prodigy" by Theodore Sturgeon; "Seetee Shock" (pt. 3 of 3) by Jack Williamson. Article: "9F19" by Arthur C. Parlett. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's page: 'Oh King, Live Forever. . ."; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory". Illustrated by Cartier, Orban and Quackenbush. Tears at spine ends with small losses; edge and corner nicks and wear with small corner loss; tanning; minor creasing. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. XLII, No. 6. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Rogers for "Seetee Shock" by Will Stewart [Jack Williamson]. Includes "Manna" (novelette) by Peter Phillips; "The Prisoner in the Skull" (novelette) by Lewis Padgett [Henry Kuttner & C. L. Moore]; "A Present from Joe" by Eric Frank Russell; "Next Friday Morning" by D. W. Meredith; "Christmas Tree" (1st story under real name) by Christopher Youd [aka John Christopher]. Article: "The Little Blue Cells" by J. J. Coupling. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Radiation and Mutations" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "Books Reviews"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrations by Cartier, Orban & Timmins. Tanning; minor losses at spine ends; minor creasing; staple wear. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. XLIII, No. 2. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Santry for "Plague!" (novelette) by Rene Lafayette [L. Ron Hubbard]. Includes "The Undecided" (novelette) by Eric Frank Russell; "Colonial" (novelette) by Christopher Youd [John Christopher]; "Devious Weapon" by M. C. Pease; "Prodigy" by Theodore Sturgeon; "Seetee Shock" (pt. 3 of 3) by Jack Williamson. Article: "9F19" by Arthur C. Parlett. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's page: 'Oh King, Live Forever. . ."; "In Times to Come"; "The Analytical Laboratory". Illustrated by Cartier, Orban and Quackenbush. Spine has tears at ends and wear with small scars; small open tear at upper rear cover spine corner; corner and edge wear. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 2, No. 2. Edited by Robert A. Lowndes. Cover by Milton Luros for "And There Was Light" by Lester del Rey. Includes "Dark Recess" (novel) by George O. Smith; "Ultrasonic God" (novelet) by L. Sprague de Camp; "Momentum" by Charles Dye; "In the Balance" by C. S. Youd (aka John Christopher); "Remember the 4th" Noel Loomis. Departments: "Today and Tomorrow"; "Down to Earth"; "Reader's Preference Coupon"; "Ratings on the March Issue." Illustrated by Kiemle, Lawrence, Luros, and Poulton. Letters from James Blish & Noel Loomis. A 1.5" closed, upper front hinge tear; dealer's mark and date-stamp on rear cover which also has a minor stain. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+ to Near Fine. Vol. XLII, No. 6. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Rogers for "Seetee Shock" by Will Stewart [Jack Williamson]. Includes "Manna" (novelette) by Peter Phillips; "The Prisoner in the Skull" (novelette) by Lewis Padgett [Henry Kuttner & C. L. Moore]; "A Present from Joe" by Eric Frank Russell; "Next Friday Morning" by D. W. Meredith; "Christmas Tree" (1st story under real name) by Christopher Youd [aka John Christopher]. Article: "The Little Blue Cells" by J. J. Coupling. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Radiation and Mutations" by John W. Campbell, Jr.; "In Times to Come"; "Books Reviews"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "Brass Tacks". Illustrations by Cartier, Orban & Timmins. Tanning; minor creasing and wear. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+. Vol. 2, No. 2. Pulp magazine. Edited by Robert A. Lowndes. Cover art by Milton Luros for "And There Was Light" by Lester del Rey. Includes "Dark Recess" (novel) by George O. Smith; "Ultrasonic God" (novelet) by L. Sprague de Camp; "Momentum" by Charles Dye; "In the Balance" by C. S. Youd (aka John Christopher); "Remember the 4th" Noel Loomis. Departments: "Today and Tomorrow"; "Down to Earth"; "Reader's Preference Coupon"; "Ratings on the March Issue." Illustrated by Kiemle, Lawrence, Luros, and Poulton. Letters from James Blish & Noel Loomis. Minor chips; tanning. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+. Vol. 2, No. 2. Pulp magazine. Edited by Robert A. Lowndes. Cover by Milton Luros for "And There Was Light" by Lester del Rey. Includes "Dark Recess" (novel) by George O. Smith; "Ultrasonic God" (novelet) by L. Sprague de Camp; "Momentum" by Charles Dye; "In the Balance" by C. S. Youd [aka John Christopher]; "Remember the 4th" Noel Loomis. Departments: "Today and Tomorrow"; "Down to Earth"; "Reader's Preference Coupon"; "Ratings on the March Issue." Illustrated by Kiemle, Lawrence, Luros, and Poulton. Letters from James Blish & Noel Loomis. Minor chips. Book.

Hardcover. First edition (& 1st printing).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this stand-alone thriller novel by Samuel Youd under this pen name. A 1/4-inch closed-tear to the top edge of the dustjacket. Slight edgewear. Price clipped otherwise in near fine / near fine condition.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 2, No. 2. Edited by Robert A. Lowndes. Cover by Milton Luros for "And There Was Light" by Lester del Rey. Includes "Dark Recess" (novel) by George O. Smith; "Ultrasonic God" (novelet) by L. Sprague de Camp; "Momentum" by Charles Dye; "In the Balance" by C. S. Youd (aka John Christopher); "Remember the 4th" Noel Loomis. Departments: "Today and Tomorrow"; "Down to Earth"; "Reader's Preference Coupon"; "Ratings on the March Issue." Illustrated by Kiemle, Lawrence, Luros, and Poulton. Letters from James Blish & Noel Loomis. Creasing; standard wear and tear at edges; mark in pen on front cover; tanning. Book.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good+. Vol. 3, No. 9. Edited by John Carnell. Cover art by Clothier. Includes "And All Disastrous Things" (novelette) by A. Bertram Chandler; "Manhunt" by Cedric Walker; "Life Cycle" by Peter Hawkins; "No Place Like Earth" by John Beynon [John Wyndham]; "Balance" by John Christopher. Feature: "The Literary Line-up". Illustrated by Clothier, Hunter and Quinn. Rear cover stains and soiling; lower front foredge loss; minor scras; previously owner by Lynn Hickman of Fist Fandom, whose put name, address, and check marks on contents page. Book.