Black Easter by Blish James (92 results)

Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Significant damage due to wetness. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 17, No. 8. Edited by Frederik Pohl. Cover art by Morrow for "Faust Aleph-Null" (pt. 1 of 3) by James Blish. Includes "The Felled Star" (pt. 2 of 2) by Philip Jose Farmer; "Clear as Mud" (novelette; vt - "Grime and Punishment") by Keith Laumer; "The Winged Helmet" (novelette) by Fred Saberhagen; "The Trouble with Vegans" by Roger Deeley; "Paint 'Em Green" by Burt K. Filer. Features: "Editorial" by Frederik Pohl; "Fan into Pro" by Lin Carter; "When Women Rule" by Sam Moskowitz; "Hue and Cry." Illustrated by Morrow, Gaughan, and Wood. Tanning; edge and corner wear; light creasing; minor soiling. Magazine. …

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Black Easter. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 17, No. 10. Edited by Frederik Pohl. Cover art by Castellon for "Ocean on Top" (pt. 1 of 3) by Hal Clement. Includes "Enemy of the Silkies" (novelette) by A. E. van Vogt; "Winter of the Llangs" (novelette) by C. C. MacApp; "Faust Aleph-Null" (pt. 3 of 3) by James Blish; "Conquerer" by Larry Eisenberg; "Mu Panther" by Donald J. Walsh. Special Feature: "The Food of Mars" by Max H. Flindt. Features: "Editorial: What Space Is For" by Frederik Pohl; "Fans Down Under" by Lin Carter; "Hue and Cry". Illustrated by Castellon, Gaughan, Finlay, and Morrow. Tanning; minor creasing. Book.…

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 17, No. 9. Edited by Frederik Pohl. Cover art by Morrow for "Bride Ninety-One" by Robert Silverberg. Includes "The Fortunes of Peace" (novelette) by C. C. MacApp; "To Serve the Masters" (novelette) by Perry A. Chapeldaine; "Venus Smiles" (novelette) by J. G. Ballard; "A Bowl Bigger Than Earth" (novelette) by Philip Jose Farmer; "Invader" (novelette) by Harl Vincent; "Faust Aleph-Null" (pt. 2 of 3) by James Blish. Features: "Editorial" by Frederik Pohl; "Friday at the Fanoclasts" by Lin Carter; "Hue and Cry." Illustrated by Finlay, Gaughan, Morrow, and Bode. Tanning; minor creasing and stress. Book.…

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+. Vol. 17, No. 10. Edited by Frederik Pohl. Cover art by Castellon for "Ocean on Top" (pt. 1 of 3) by Hal Clement. Includes "Enemy of the Silkies" (novelette) by A. E. van Vogt; "Winter of the Llangs" (novelette) by C. C. MacApp; "Faust Aleph-Null" (pt. 3 of 3) by James Blish; "Conquerer" by Larry Eisenberg; "Mu Panther" by Donald J. Walsh. Special Feature: "The Food of Mars" by Max H. Flindt. Features: "Editorial: What Space Is For" by Frederik Pohl; "Fans Down Under" by Lin Carter; "Hue and Cry". Illustrated by Castellon, Gaughan, Finlay, and Morrow. Tanning; minor tears at spien head and over upper rear staple. Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Pages are slightly yellowed but clean, unmarked, and otherwise undamaged. Cover is clean and sharp.

hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade soft cover, First printing of the 1977 re-issue of a 1968 title. 8vo((5.25 x 8 in.). Yellow wraps, fiery gargoyle on the front cover, story summary on the rear. Nice condition, little surface wear. Binding solid. Pages do have age-toning. Previous owner's sticker on reverse of cover.…

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. "A novel about black magic." Black Easter by James Blish is a dark, intellectually driven novel that blends theology, occultism, and speculative fiction. The story follows a wealthy industrialist, Baines, who hires a black magician, Theron Ware, to perform a terrifying experiment: to release all the demons of Hell for one night-Walpurgisnacht-just to see what will happen. Ware, a professional and cautious practitioner of ritual magic grounded in historical grimoires, reluctantly agrees. As the ritual unfolds, demons are summoned under strict magical control. However, things go disastrously wrong when the forces unleashed cannot be contained as expected. The novel builds toward a chilling revelation: the supernatural order governing good and evil may not function as humanity assumes. In a shocking theological twist, the consequences suggest that Hell may no longer be constrained at all. Rather than focusing on horror action, the book explores: The logic and structure of ritual magic; The moral responsibility of knowledge and power; Deep questions about faith, free will, and divine absence. It's a cerebral, unsettling work-more philosophical than sensational-often compared to religious or metaphysical thought experiments. THIS scarce volume has some heavy cover damage (chipping) from humidity (covers of two different books stuck to it) and a small chunk missing out of top of cover and first few pages. Pages are nearly new otherwise. Binding is clean and tight. No writing. Paperback edition. 160 pages. Dimensions: 4.25" by 7". Published by Dell Publishing Co., Inc., New York Copyright 1968, 2nd printing, 1969. Multi-Color binding. Cover defect(s): Some tears. Some scratches/scuffing. Some chipping. 0.5 Pound Media Shipping Rate with Multiple Product Orders. (Min Shipping Rate 1 Pound per Order). Order More and SAVE! Genre(s): Black Magic / Witchcraft / Supernatural / English. (B079).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. DUST JACKET ONLY - NOT THE BOOK - Good condition ex-library first edition dust jacket to the 1968 Doubleday hardcover first edition. Judith Ann Lawrence (illustrator).

Paperback. first edition. 653 good, creases paperback.

Condition: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Black Easter. Book.

Condition: New.

12Mo Softcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Ptg. 172pp. Text is clean on unmarked, uncreased pages. Hinges are intact, binding has slight cant. Textblock is square with pointed corners. Moderate++ overall shelf/timewear, coverwear, cover edge and cornerwear, creasing; heavy foxing on inside covers and textblock edges, page patina throughout.…

Hardback. Condition: New.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Paperback (No jacket). First Dell printing, Jule 1969. Copyright 1968. Mass market paperback edition. Worn but complete with all pages and illustrations. Heavy wear along all of the edges and corners, small bits of the edges missing. All four corners on the front cover are worn/have small torn areas. Slight crease on the far left side of the cover. Page edges are sprayed blue. All pages are completely intact with no markings.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover book in very good condition. Some signs of shelf wear, and binding is coming slightly unglued front and back cover. However, binding is still tight and original green edging of text block is still visible. Questions welcome. We ship internationally from the United States and Canada every week. If buying internationally, please be aware that additional charges may apply for heavier books. We guarantee a safe, quick, and secure transaction. 10+ years in online bookselling experience.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Ex-library copy with library stamp to the bottom text block and front free endpaper. Rear endpaper shows scuffing consistent with the removal of a former library pocket. Former owner's bookplate affixed to the front free endpaper, with light surface scuffing. Pages are secure, clean, and free of writing or highlighting. Very slight spine lean. Dust jacket is in Good condition, with a straight, clean horizontal tear (approximately 4 inches) on the rear panel, appearing as if made by a sharp blade; the tear is unobtrusive and does not affect the front panel or spine. Jacket quite presentable overall. ***Shipped within 24 hours from the beautiful Baltimore inner harbor area. First class service; accurate descriptions. Most items packed in boxes, not envelopes.***.…

softcover. Condition: fair. Fair condition. Moderate to heavy wear. Binding is starting to loosen, pages age toned. Former bookstore stamp inside. Pictures available upon request.?? ND. Barlowe, Wayne D. (illustrator).