Jack L Summers (52 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Light wear. Cover by Freas for "Pioneer Trip" by Joe Poyer. Includes "The Returning" by J. B. Mitchel; "Elementary Mistake" by Winston P. Sanders (Poul Anderson); "There is a Crooked Man" (short novel) by Jack Wodhams; "Amazon Planet" (pt. 3 of 3) by Mack Reynolds. Science Fact: "The Quary Story" by Margaret L. Silbar. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Sense of Security" by John W. Campbell; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks"; "The Analytical Laboratory". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, and Leo Summers.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Light wear. Cover by Freas for "Pioneer Trip" by Joe Poyer. Includes "The Returning" by J. B. Mitchel; "Elementary Mistake" by Winston P. Sanders (Poul Anderson); "There is a Crooked Man" (short novel) by Jack Wodhams; "Amazon Planet" (pt. 3 of 3) by Mack Reynolds. Science Fact: "The Quary Story" by Margaret L. Silbar. Reader's Departments: "The Editor's Page: Sense of Security" by John W. Campbell; "In Times to Come"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks"; "The Analytical Laboratory". Illustrated by Kelly Freas, and Leo Summers.…

Digest-size Magazine. Condition: Good+. Condé Nast Publications, May 1973. Digest-size Magazine. Good. Edited by Ben Bova. Cover by Jack Gaughan for "Sword and Scepter" [Falkenberg's Legion] (serial, part 1 of 2) by Jerry Pournelle. Includes "Naked to the Invisible Eye" (novelette) by George Alec Effinger; "Survivability" (novelette; 1st story) by William Tuning; "How I Lost the Second World War and Helped Turn Back the German Invasion" (short story, Nebula Award nominee) by Gene Wolfe; "With Morning Comes Mistfall" (short story) (Hugo Award runner-up, Locus Award nominee, Nebula Award nominee) by George R. R. Martin; "An Agent in Place" (short story) by Laurence M. Janifer; "The Great American Economy" (short story) by L. E. Modesitt; "Minicomputers" (science fact) by Staphen A. Kallis, Jr.; "Who's in Charge Here?" (editorial) by Ben Bova. Illustrated by Jack Gaughan, John Schoenherr, Kelly Freas, Leo Summers, and Gray Morrow. "With Morning Comes Mistfall" was the first story by George R. R. Martin to be nominated for the Hugo and Nebula Awards. It was one of two stories, along with "The Second Kind of Loneliness" that Martin believed would make or break his career as a writer. In "With Morning Comes Mistfall" Martin presents a thematic conundrum: Is a mystery sometimes more useful than the truth? The story takes place on Wraithworld, a barely habitable planet with unusual weather conditions. Each morning in a wonderful phenomenon, the mist comes down from the mountains, revealing the beauty of the planet. This phenomenon is called Mistfall. The planet is home to only a few people, primarily because it is believed that its mist-covered valleys are occupied by "wraiths", creatures that are claimed to have killed a number of humans. The mystery of the wraiths is also the main thing that attract visitors to the place. The only establishment on the planet is Castle Cloud, a hotel mounted on top of one of the mountains. The hotel is visited by wraith hunters, people looking for a thrill. The story tells of an expedition which sets out to find proof of the wraiths' existence, or establish that they are nothing more than a myth. The owner of Castle Cloud fears either answer, as he does not want the mystery of the wraiths to be uncovered. The main theme of the story is a clash between two views of the world, one very logical, pragmatic, physical, and the other one romantic and spiritual. It shows that not all mysteries need to be uncovered, not all secrets revealed, that unknown is not always bad, that it keeps people searching, asking questions, coming back. What is known for certain, is often taken for granted and then loses attraction. Jack Gaughan; John Schoenherr; Kelly Freas; Leo Summers; Gray Morrow (illustrator).…

Digest-size Magazine. Condition: Very Good+. New York: Condé Nast Publications, April 1969. Digest-size Magazine. Very Good+. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Kelly Freas for "The Five Way Secret Agent" [Lagrange] (serial, part 1 of 2) by Mack Reynolds. Includes "Opportunist" [Krishna] (short novel) by Guy McCord; "Cultural Interference" (novelette) by Walter L. Kleine; "Hey But No Presto" (short story) by Jack Wodhams; "They're Trying to Tell Us Something" (science fact, part 2 of 2) by Thomas R. McDonough; "The Whole World Is Watching" (editorial). Illustrated by Kelly Freas and Leo Summers. Authors: Mack Reynolds; Guy McCord; Walter L. Kleine; Jack Wodhams; Thomas R. McDonough. Kelly Freas; Leo Summers (illustrator). …

Digest-size Magazine. Condition: Near Fine. Condé Nast Publications, February 1970. Digest-size Magazine. Near Fine. Tanned, rubbing. Edited by John W. Campbell. Cover art by Kelly Freas for "Birthright" (aka Esau)[Technic History](novelette) by Poul Anderson. Includes "The Fifth Ace" (novelette) by Robert Chilson; "The Biggest Oil Disaster" (novelette) by Hayden Howard; "Dali, for Instance" by Jack Wodhams; "In Our Hands, The Stars" (aka "Daleth Effect")(serial, part 3 of 3) by Harry Harrison; "The Wind from a Star" (science fact) by Margaret L. Silber; "Mr. Edison's Magic Lamp" (editorial). Illustrations by Kelly Freas, Peter Skirka, and Leo Summers. Kelly Freas; Peter Skirka; Leo Summers (illustrator).…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. R.J. Marrion (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pilot narrative of an X-15 test pilot. 295 pages. Inscribed by co-author, Summers, on ffep. Inked date on title page. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Light shelfwear to covers, otherwise very nice. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. R.J. Marrion (illustrator). Book.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. spine square and uncracked, no creases.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Light shelfwear to covers, otherwise very nice. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. R.J. Marrion (illustrator). Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Volume 10, number 8. Light edge and corner wear with some minor creasing; no interior markings. Cover art and interiors by Leo Summers; interiors by Virgil Finlay; West; Dan Adkins; and Larry Ivie. This issue contains: Editorial by Norman M. Lobsenz; The Root of Ampoi by Clark Ashton Smith; Introduction to the Smith story by Sam Moskowitz; Goodbye, Atlantis! by Poul Anderson; One Small Drawback by Jack Sharkey; Stranger in Paradox by Keith Laumer; Report on the Magic Shop by Arthur Porges; Passage to Malish by Theodore L. Thomas; and Policeman's Lot by Henry Slesar; along with all the usual features. Leo Summers; Virgil Finlay; West; Dan Adkins; Larry Ivie; (illustrator). Book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good Dust Jacket. This book with dust jacket is clean, solid and in great shape! This is a large hardcover book with 187 pages including many color illustrations. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. The pages are clean with no soiling, writing, or tears. The copyright page shows 1981 as the published date. The dust jacket shows light edgewear, light soiling, scuff marks and there is a one-inch closed tear on the crease of the back DJ flap (No Chips). I have placed the DJ in a fresh mylar jacket and this book looks and feels great! We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box. R.J. Marrion (illustrator). …

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. 1st Edition.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Dust jacket is protected by a layer of clear, non adhesive plastic. R.J. Marrion (illustrator).

Condition: New. In English.

hardcover. Condition: Good. National Museums of Canada; Ottawa, 1981. Hardcover. A Good, brown cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding intact, mild scattered foxing to board buckram, some rubbing along board and spine edges, age toning to pages, spine buckram separating from backing material, slightly bowed boards, scattered foxing to text block edges, small soiled spot bottom rear board buckram, few smudge marks to verso rear free endpaper, without Dust wrapper. A good, overall clean and unmarked copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], 192pp., notes, glossary, bibliography, indexed, color illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. Please Note: Depending on site, actual book for sale may differ physically from picture listed. Additional scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. R.J. Marrion (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. 1st Edition. Minor shelf wear to brown cloth hardcover. Dust jacket has some rubbing and scrapes and creasing. Otherwise a tight, unmarked volume. Color illustrations. Index. 192 pp. R.J. Marrion (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Publisher's hardback in very good condition: firm and square, strong joints, just mildly rubbed. Complete with original dustjacket: slightly edge-worn and a little darkened, even so still showing well. Contents tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Thus a tidy book in presentable condition. R.J. Marrion (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 287 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. private library liquidation soft cover. fine. Slight edge bends. No dj.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 4to. Orig. brown cloth. 192 pp. Spine titled, light chafing to extremities. Dust jacket is rubbed to covers and edges, chipped to spine ends and corners, long scuff to rear cover. Marrion, R.J. (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. NOT an ex-library book. Well read with some wear but still very useable. Some marking due to age on pages, but overall book remains in good condition considering age. With Dust Cover. Quick dispatch from UK seller. R.J. Marrion (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover in dust jacket. First printing of first edition. Book is crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Unclipped dust jacket has a touch of rubbing. Historical Publication No. 16 from the Canadian War Museum. Full-page color plates throughout, with descriptions and detailed information on facing page. R.J. Marrion is a foremost illustrator of army dress. Folio. 192 pp. including index. Heavy--will require additional postage for shipping outside the U.S.…