Black Cloud by Fred Hoyle (130 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Before the ash cloud, there was the Black Cloud .A 1959 classic 'hard' science-fiction novel by renowned Cambridge astronomer and cosmologist Fred Hoyle. Tracks the progress of a giant black cloud that comes towards Earth and sits in front of the sun, causing widespread panic and death. A select group of scientists and astronomers - including the dignified Astronomer Royal, the pipe smoking Dr Marlowe and the maverick, eccentric Professor Kingsly - engage in a mad race to understand and communicate with the cloud, battling against trigger happy politicians.In the pacy, engaging style of John Wyndham and John Christopher, with plenty of hard science thrown in to add to the chillingly credible premise (he manages to foretell Artificial Intelligence, Optical Character Recognition and Text-to-Speech converters), Hoyle carries you breathlessly through to its thrilling end. A select group of scientists and astronomers - including the dignified Astronomer Royal, the pipe smoking Dr Marlowe and the maverick, eccentric Professor Kingsly - engage in a mad race to understand and communicate with the cloud, battling against trigger happy politicians. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. A 1959 classic 'hard' science-fiction novel by renowned Cambridge astronomer and cosmologist Fred Hoyle. Tracks the progress of a giant black cloud that comes towards Earth and sits in front of the sun, causing widespread panic and death. A select group of scientists and astronomers - including the dignified Astronomer Royal, the pipe smoking Dr Marlowe and the maverick, eccentric Professor Kingsly - engage in a mad race to understand and communicate with the cloud, battling against trigger happy politicians. In the pacy, engaging style of John Wyndham and John Christopher, with plenty of hard science thrown in to add to the chillingly credible premise (he manages to foretell Artificial Intelligence, Optical Character Recognition and Text-to-Speech converters), Hoyle carries you breathlessly through to its thrilling end.…

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Condition: New. pp. 224.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 214 faded pages. Light wear to covers.

Condition: New. pp. 224.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no jacket (paperback). This mass-market paperback is in fair condition. The cover shows signs of wear, including creases and slight discoloration, particularly at the edges and corners. The spine is intact, though it has minor creasing. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings, making it an excellent reading copy for enthusiasts of classic science fiction. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket present. First Perennial Library Edition. This copy of "The Black Cloud" shows signs of age and wear. The cover has creases and a price sticker, and the pages exhibit water staining and discoloration. The binding is intact, but the overall condition is fair, reflecting its vintage nature. No dust jacket is present, as typical for this paperback edition.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

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: Fine. Astronomers in England and America have made a terrifying discovery: an ominous black cloud the size of Jupiter is travelling straight towards our solar system. If their calculations are correct, the cloud's path will bring it between the Earth and the Sun, blocking out the Sun's rays and threatening unimaginable consequences for our planet. With the fate of every living thing on Earth in the balance, world leaders assemble a team of brilliant scientists to figure out a way to stop the cloud. But when they uncover the truth behind its origins, they will be forced to reconsider everything they think they know about the nature of life in the universe . . . 7th printing. Mass market paperback. Although copyright date is stated as 1957, based on the cover price, this book was probably issued in the early1970's. Publisher book number 451-Q6605, cover price $0.95. This is a used book. Pages are clean and bright with no markings, notes, or highlighting. Covers show only minor shelf wear and are not creased. No owner's marks or bookplates, not ex-library. Binding is tight and square. Hinges are secure. Price sticker on rear cover. Corners not bumped.…

Condition: New. pp. 224.

paperback. Condition: Good.

Condition: Fair. 1960. Reprinted. 218 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with common faults. Text is legible throughout. Some issues present such as cracking, inscriptions, inserts, moderate foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Binding remains firm. Paper cover has moderate edge wear with noticeable creasing and chipping. Moderate tanning and markings.…

Condition: Good. 1967. Reprinted. 218 pages. Illustrated paper cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning. Price sticker to front cover. …

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: n/a. Third Printing. Covers show light toning and surface wear, with a small chip to the paper at the fore-edge of the front cover. The spine is uncreased with minor rubbing at the head and foot. The binding is firm. Interior pages are significantly tanned but remain supple and unmarked. No inscriptions or library markings.…

Condition: Good. 1960. Reprint. 218 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.…

Paperback. Condition: Poor - Cash. Heavy surface and edge wear to the cover. Tears in the corners of the spine. Exposed binding at the spine. Creasing to the cover and spine. The first few pages have come loose, but are still included. A majority of the pages appear to be secure. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.…

Condition: Good. 1964. Reprinted. 218 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.…

Condition: Good. 1960. 1960 Reprint. 218 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.…

Condition: Good. 1963. Reprint. 218 pages. Paperback book. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.…

Condition: New. 2010. 1st Edition. paperback. A select group of scientists and astronomers - including the dignified Astronomer Royal, the pipe smoking Dr Marlowe and the maverick, eccentric Professor Kingsly - engage in a mad race to understand and communicate with the cloud, battling against trigger happy politicians. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 172. . . . . .…

Condition: Good. 1965. Reprinted. 218 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.…