Volume Editor Macdonald (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Based on the traditional folk tale "The Gingerbread Man", this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favorite in every home. Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all manner of hungry animals and people! Part of the Ladybird "First Favourite Tales" series, this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. This book is ideal for reading aloud and sharing with preschoolers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Octavo, single issue, pictorial wrappers. Pulp magazine. Short fiction by John D. MacDonald-"Get Dressed for Death," William P. McGivern and others. Light edge wear with some creases and small tears, longer closed tear to lower front cover, a very good copy. (19340).

Octavo, single issue, pictorial wrappers. Pulp magazine. Fiction by John D. MacDonald, "Amphiskios," Ray Bradbury, "The Naming of Names (later titled "Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed")," Arthur C. Clarke, "The Lion of Comarre," Margaret St. Clair, and others. [Reference: Tymm and Ashley, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction Magazines, pp. 743-762]. Slight loss at base of spine, several cover wrinkles, a nearly fine copy. (28198).

Octavo, single issue, pictorial wrappers. Pulp magazine. An important issue. Notable for "The Alien Machine" by Raymond F. Jones, basis for the novel and later film "THIS ISLAND EARTH." Also includes "Sea Kings of Mars" by Leigh Brackett (published later as THE SWORD OF RHIANNON). Fiction by John D. MacDonald, "Like a Keepsake," Henry Kuttner, Murray Leinster, Fredric Brown, James Blish and others. [Reference: Tymm and Ashley, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction Magazines, pp. 743-762]. Light edge wear, small chip to lower left corner, damp stain to lower right corner, a very good copy. (26163).

Octavo, single issue, pictorial wrappers. Pulp magazine. An important issue. Notable for "The Alien Machine" by Raymond F. Jones, basis for the novel and later film "THIS ISLAND EARTH." Also includes "Sea Kings of Mars" by Leigh Brackett (published later as THE SWORD OF RHIANNON). Fiction by John D. MacDonald, "Like a Keepsake," Henry Kuttner, Murray Leinster, Fredric Brown, James Blish and others. [Reference: Tymm and Ashley, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction Magazines, pp. 743-762]. Small chip to lower left corner, slight wear to spine ends, a very good to nearly fine copy. (26261).

Octavo, single issue, pictorial wrappers. Pulp magazine. An important issue. Notable for "The Alien Machine" by Raymond F. Jones, basis for the novel and later film "THIS ISLAND EARTH." Also includes "Sea Kings of Mars" by Leigh Brackett (published later as THE SWORD OF RHIANNON). Fiction by John D. MacDonald, "Like a Keepsake," Henry Kuttner, Murray Leinster, Fredric Brown, James Blish and others. [Reference: Tymm and Ashley, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction Magazines, pp. 743-762]. Left front edge trimmed, slight wear to lower left front corner, a fine copy. (28197).

Octavo, single issue, cover by Earle Bergey, pictorial wrappers. Pulp magazine. Includes John D. MacDonald "Spectator Sport," Raymond F. Jones "The Greater Conflict" the sequel to "Alien Machine" and "The Shroud of Secrecy" which combined make THIS ISLAND EARTH, Ray Bradbury "Payment in Full" - this story was collected in the paperback anthology MAN AGAINST TOMORROW and did not see hardcover publication until THE COMPLETE MARTIAN CHRONICLES (2009), Leigh Brackett and others. [Reference: Tymm and Ashley, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction Magazines, pp. 743-762]. Small rub spot to upper left cover (above staple), slight edge wear, a fine copy. (28200).