Michael Chricton (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Ken Braken (jacket) (illustrator). Book Club Edition. Michael Chricton's first book, written under a pseudonym. Fine under a lightly worn jacket with one closed and repaired tear.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Book Club Edition. There is NO dust jacket but this is probably a book club edition. There is light wear around the edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. LEITGH TAYLOR (COVER ARTWORK) (illustrator). 1st Edition. Brown Boards with gilt blocked titles to spine, 220 x 145 mm approx. 256 pp. First Edition 1975. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Very Good/ Very Good (Book- no notable shelf wear or soiling, mild dusting spots/ foxing to top and fore edges, light offset browning bands annd a couple of foxing spots to end papers. No previous owner name or insc. Dust Jacket- negligible shelf rubbing, intact - no printed cover price or price label affixed. No other notable defects to book or jacket.Please request via "ask bookseller a question/contact bookseller" when placing order if you would like a removable proprietary protective sleeve be fitted prior to posting at no extra cost.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Trade edition/first printing that does have some fraying to the spine edges, housed in a Fine dust-jacket; In Airframe, Michael Chricton tells the story of the Wright brothers and their invention of the airplane. This book provides a fascinating look at the history of flight and the people who made it possible.; 8vo; 351 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Trade edition/first printing housed in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; In Airframe, Michael Chricton tells the story of a young pilot, Adam, who is fighting to save his career and his life. Adam is a talented pilot, but he's been grounded for a year after a drunken flying incident. He's determined to get his license back, but he's also fighting for respect from his superiors and his friends. When Adam is called to fly a special mission, he risks everything to prove himself. Chricton masterfully tells the story of Adam's struggles, both personal and professional, and his determination to succeed. Airframe is an exciting and suspenseful read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.; 8vo; 351 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Trade edition/first printing housed in a Nearly Fine dust-jacket with some warping to the edges; In Airframe, Michael Chricton tells the story of young, ambitious pilots as they vie for glory in the skies over World War II. From novice flyers to seasoned veterans, these men and women risk everything in a race to become the best.From the perilous early days of training to the heart-stopping dogfights of war, Airframe captures the exhilaration and terror of flight at its most extreme. With gripping detail and masterful storytelling, Chricton brings to life the daring pilots, the daring planes, and the epic battle for air supremacy.; 8vo; 351 pages.

signed first edition, 1980. new york: alfred a. knopf. isbn: 0394513924. 6 x 8.75 inches. 348 pages. hardcover. bound in quarter cloth-covered boards. book condition: fine. jacket condition: some shelf-wear. small closed tears to corners. some very light to soiling. unclipped ($10.95). very good++.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback cover is lightly soiled and scuffed but is in good condition. Spine is straight. Binding is tight. Pages are clean, lightly toned and in very good condition.