Case Conscience by Blish, First Edition (34 results)

paperback. Condition: Like New. 1st Edition. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! Like Brand NEW. No tears, highlighting or writing because it's never been used! May have minor shelf wear. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

paperback. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Paperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 256, very good -fine, , reading crease science fiction, paperback,

Paperback. ORIGINAL first edition. 256, near fine, unread science fiction, paperback,

ma. Condition: Good. first edition thus. Ballantine NY 1958 1st ed. thus 188pp Good condition with edge wear, creasing, and light wear. Toning to pages See photos sr 3/5.

Science Fiction First Paperback Edition. Very Good.- fine with mild spine crease from having been read. Hugo Award for Best Novel of 1959. Cover art by Richard M. Powers.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ernst, Max (illustrator). First Paperback Edition. First UK paperback edition. First published in the UK by Faber in 1959. Originally published in the US by Ballantine in 1958 as a paperback original. Two small patches of surface damage to the back cover but only light edge rubbing to covers. Browning to the page edges. Slight browning to the insides of the covers and there is some page browning but the pages are otherwise clean and unmarked. Cover design incorporates a detail from The Eye of Silence by Max Ernst. First printing. Postage will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. #256, light edge wear and rubbing, pages a bit yellowed. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ed Valigursky, Ed Emshwiller, et al. (illustrator). First Edition. A standout relic of the golden era of pulp magazines, this issue of If features the first appearance of James Blish's groundbreaking novella, "A Case of Conscience," later expanded into a Hugo Award-winning novel. Also included is the legendary Philip K. Dick's short story, "The Trouble with Bubbles," alongside two striking illustrations by Ed Valigursky ("The Rings of Saturn" and "Titan"), stunning wraparound cover art by Ken Fagg, and additional artwork, essays, and short storiesall of which combine to capture the ambitious and visionary spirit of mid-century science fiction. This little gem shows signs of wear typical for its age: moderate toning throughout the interior, light, one-inch damp stains on the foreedges not extending into text, chipping along the top edge of the spine, a small crease on the back cover, and quarter-inch tears on the top corner of the last six pages. However, the binding is tight, and the text and illustrations remain clear, unmarked, and well-preserved. Quite a find for vintage science fiction enthusiasts.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. After Max Ernst (illustrator). 1st Thus.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Paperback First Thus. 208pp. Cover artist not known. Unused unread book, as new, minimal shelfwear, foxed tops and edge of endpaper, no owner's marks. Faintly toned pages. Considered to be the volume 1 in the loosely linked metaphysical group After Such Knowledge. 140g. This edition with this cover art is scarce, more especially so in this condition. (Science fiction, Fantasy, Vintage Pb, Collectible).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1963 Penguin paperback 1st Edition 1st Impression. Very good+ clean tight binding with wonderful Max Ernst cover design as shown.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Winner of the Hugo Award * The future of Earth will rely upon one man's sense of right and wrong. . . . Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man--a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics . . . until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they are incapable of faith or belief. Confronted with a profound scientific riddle and ethical quandary, Father Ruiz-Sanchez soon finds himself torn between the teachings of his faith, the teachings of his science, and the inner promptings of his humanity. There is only one solution: He must accept an ancient and unforgivable heresy--and risk the futures of both worlds . . . Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man—a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics . . . until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they are incapable of faith or belief. Confronted with a profound scientific riddle and ethical quandary, Father Ruiz-Sanchez soon finds himself torn between the teachings of his faith, the teachings of his science, and the inner promptings of his humanity. There is only one solution: He must accept an ancient and unforgivable heresy—and risk the futures of both worlds . . . Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Paperback original. Cover art by Richard Powers. Small spot on foredge, near fine. Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel. Ballantine 256.

Full-Leather. Condition: As New. First Edition. Easton Press Collector's Edition in gilt-stamped illustrated full black leather with 3 raised spine hubs, 1st Thus, satin ribbon marker bound-in, all page edges gilt, Collector's Notes sheet & unused Easton Masterpieces of Sci Fi bookplate laid in, bright tight as new copy; 8vo; 188pp; color frontispiece.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Koszowski, Allen; Sweet, Darrell K. (illustrator). Presumed First Edition Thus. Presumed first edition thus w/NAP, hardcover, has a light skew to the binding, mild bumps to the spine ends, and a touch of shelfwear to the cover corners. Otherwise, this is a solid, tight, clean, Very Good+ copy in a like dust jacket, which has some mild wear to the spine ends and corners, and a hint of minor wear to the edges. The jacket is wrapped in Mylar.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Limited Edition. New, shrink wrapped, unsigned edition. Ships from Hawaii with free Priority Mail upgrade within US. Limited to 300 copies, each signed by Greg Bear and Allen Koszowski with an Estate-approved facsimile signature by James Blish. Bound in full black cloth, with two color foil stamping. New dustjacket art by Pascal Casolari. Archival artwork by Darrell K. Sweet. Introduction by Greg Bear. Gorgeous dustjacket. Top-edge stain. Head and tail bands, ribbon marker. Published January 2021. Book size 5½ × 8¾ inches. Number of pages: 280. Father Ruiz-Sanchez was a dedicated man a priest who was also a scientist, and a scientist who was also a human being. He found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or in his ethics until he was sent to Lithia. There he came upon a race of aliens reptilian in form who were admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they were incapable of faith and belief. On Lithia, Father Ruiz-Sanchez also found a scientific riddle, and he was presented with an ethical problem that reached across two worlds. Father Ruiz-Sanchez was then torn in a struggle between the teachings of his faith, the teachings of his science, and the inner promptings of his humanity. There was only one solution. He had to accept an ancient and unforgivable heresy and, in accepting that heresy, he risked the futures of both worlds. -- --This is the first book of the quartet of books called 'After Such Knowledg'e. Book two is, Doctor Mirabilis, and the other two Black Easter and The Day After Judgment, -- This new edition of A Case of Conscience has an introduction by Greg Bear, new cover artwork by Pascal Casolari, new interior art by Allen Koszowski, and archival artwork by Darrell K. Sweet. The signed edition is limited to 300 signed and numbered copies. Each book is signed by Greg Bear and Allen Koszowski, with an Estate-approved facsimile signature by James Blish. The specifications for this set are: one book, printed in four colors and one color throughout, bound in European cloth with two hits of foil stamping, top-edge stain, ribbon marker, patterned endpapers, and a handsome dustjacket. (Centipede Press).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. ELLEN SULL FARLEY (illustrator). 1st Edition, Book Club Edition. Exquisite Collector's Edition copy of: A Case of Conscience by James Blish from The Easton Press's Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection, meticulously maintained by a single owner in a private collection, stored carefully in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate. Bound entirely in rich, black genuine leather, the volume is adorned with exquisite original artwork by Ellen Sull Farley, precisely accented in brilliant 22kt gold detailing - The front cover prominently features a striking illustration in 22kt gold foil depicting a detailed, symbolic image: a tree flourishing upward into branches, rooted deeply within a globe representing Earth, encapsulating the profound ethical and existential themes explored in the novel. Tiny golden stars surround the central design, adding elegance and cosmic depth to the artwork - The spine, luxuriously hubbed, displays the title A CASE OF CONSCIENCE and the author JAMES BLISH prominently in gleaming 22kt gold lettering, accompanied by intricate decorative motifs at both the top and bottom - Printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper to ensure longevity, the pages feature gilded edges that complement the gold accents of the cover. Expert craftsmanship includes traditional smyth-sewn binding and concealed muslin joints, providing exceptional durability. The volume contains a pristine, untouched bookplate inside the front cover and features an introduction by Walter E. Meyers. Flawless, pristine, unread, and as new.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Peter Curl (illustrator). 1st Edition. London, Faber, 1959. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A very good copy of one of the finest works of science fiction. Winner of the 1959 Hugo award. A highlight of science fiction collecting. In Pringle's 100 Best Science Fiction Novels [Pringle, p71]. Jacket has a shallow chip to the top edge, and a little toning and soiling to the rear plate. Chip to upper flap, and a small tear to the spine. A little toning to the top of the boards, dustiness to top edge. A very good copy. Previously published in wraps in the US. Cover art by Peter Curl [7821, Hyraxia Books].

Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Ballantine Books 256. The final part of the "After Such Knowledge" trilogy. Winner of the 1959 Hugo award for best novel. "Blish's best SF work." - Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 3-42. "A rich, ambiguous, deep-cutting probe into the most ultimate of concerns." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-136. Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 26. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 303-07. A fine copy. (#175210).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Slight yellowing and a tiny tear to jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Richard Powers (illustrator). First edition. Ballantine book number 256. Cover art by Richard Powers. Cover price 35¢. Hugo Award winner, 1959. "Blish's best SF work." Barron, Antomy of Wonder 1987, *3-42. A fine and bright copy. Appears unread. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First American hardcover edition. FINE in NEAR FINE jacket, some edge darkening, single tiny edge tear, jacket retains $4.50 publication price.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine, Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Masterpieces of Science Fiction Easton Press; First Easton Press Edition.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine, Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Masterpieces of Science Fiction Easton Press; First Easton Press Edition.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Condition: Very good. Jacket artwork by Peter Curl. (illustrator). First UK edition. 8vo. Original blue boards. Dust-jacket, priced 15s. The first UK edition of US author Blish's Hugo Prize winning Sci-Fi classic, notable for being one of the first in this genre to try and involve religious theory. Boards very slightly sunned at top edge; jacket with a bit of edge wear and slight chipping, lower panel with visible tanning. The first UK edition of US author Blish's Hugo Prize winning Sci-Fi classic, notable for being one of the first in this genre to try and involve religious theory. Book.

Hardcover. First editions thus. All four volumes in the After Such Knowledge sf series: A Case Of Conscience, Doctor Mirabilis, and Black Easter (1968) and The Day After Judgment; the author regarded the last two books as one novel - hence his use of the term ''trilogy''. LIMITED EDITIONS: 300 numbered sets signed by the the various artists/introducers to each volume, plus the facsimile signature of James Blish. Matching numbers for all four volumes. fine copies in fine dustjackets (as new).

Octavo, original green wrappers printed in black. Advance copy (uncorrected proof) of the first British edition. Proof has "First published in mcmlviii" instead of "First published in mcmlix" on copyright page. A novel expanded from a 1953 novella of the same title. "A Jesuit priest visits the 'unfallen' planet Lithia, where he solves a biological riddle and wrestles with his conscience. A thoughtful and entertaining work, with a range of intellectual reference unusual for the American SF of its day -- one of the masterpieces of 1950s SF, and Blish's best book." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 59. "A rich, ambiguous, deep-cutting probe into the most ultimate of concerns." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-136. The final part of the "After Such Knowledge" trilogy. Winner of the 1959 Hugo award for best novel. Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 26. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 303-07. Publisher's review slip laid in. Tiny nick in cover at bottom of front spine fold, a fine copy. Rare. Enclosed in a custom cloth clamshell box. (#161011).

Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket. First Edition. First UK Edition. Publisher's blue boards with yellow spine lettering. A tiny amount of foxing to the edge of the front and rear end-papers (just a few unobtrusive spots) otherwise a near fine copy. There are NO INSCRIPTIONS. The D/W is priced 15s net to the inside flap (as called for). The D/W is really bright and clean and would be fine except for a 1 cm short closed tear (and accompanying crease) to the bottom left hand corner of the spine. Appears unread. A much nicer copy than normally found of this seminal work of science fiction. 1959 Hugo Award Winner. Pringle Best Science Fiction Novels. Photographs/scans available upon request.