Hothouse by Brian Aldiss (79 results)

Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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: Fair. Scuffing and creases on cover and spine. Front end paper is torn out. Creases on some pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. b-744.

Paperback: 7¼" x 4¼". Condition: Good: Moderate signs of wear. Cover Art: Uncredited (illustrator). 1964 Edition. © 1962: A stand-alone novel by Brian W Aldiss. 1st printing of 1964 edition:- Synopsis: The Sun is going nova. It's red disc hangs immobile in the sky, showering one half of Earth with powerful radiations. A fantastic Banyan tree covers the sunny side, in it's huge interior the descendants of human life fight their last desperate struggle for survival. Gone is Man, the master of the Earth: In his place is a small, puny, defenceless creature that has to spend most of its waking hours avoiding giant insects and other deadly traps that threaten its life. In this inferno of eccentric destruction is Gren, the born rebel, who embarks upon Man's last great adventure:- (original cost 3/6).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Tim White (illustrator). 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.

mass_market. Condition: Good. Peter Elson (illustrator). All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Number 79 in the SFBC Series. Clean pages. Good firm binding. Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging and dust jackets are placed in removable protective covers.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. EDDIE JONES Painted Cover (illustrator). Third Edition by Publisher. SPHERE Books 10901; 2/1973; 3rd Sphere Edition; Great Britain UK; RARE in this SPHERE edition with the SPIDER on Web, Nude Man and Nude Woman painted cover by EDDIE JONES; 206 Pages; ** Goodreads; In this science fiction classic, we are transported millions of years from now, to the boughs of a colossal banyan tree that covers one face of the globe. The last remnants of humanity are fighting for survival, terrorised by the carnivorous plants and the grotesque insect life. ** A.I.: The book is a collection of five novelettes originally serialized in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction in 1961. It presents a vision of a far future Earth that has become a greenhouse world, with a single massive banyan tree covering one face of the globe and a wildly overgrown plant kingdom where vegetation has taken over most ecological niches. The novel explores themes of survival, evolution, and the interplay between humanity and nature. Aldiss's creation is a richly imagined, vibrant, and dangerous ecosystem, where humans are dwarfed by the colossal flora and fauna that have evolved in this hot, steamy, and competitive environment. The story follows a group of humans who, in their struggle for survival, embark on a perilous journey to the "Tips," the uppermost branches of the forest, in a bid to escape the predatory life below and reach a new level of existence. "Hothouse" has been praised for its inventive setting and its exploration of complex ecological and social dynamics, marking it as a significant work in the science fiction genre. The novel's depiction of a world where the boundaries between plant and animal life blur, and where humanity must adapt to a radically altered ecosystem, offers a thought-provoking reflection on the potential paths of planetary evolution and the resilience of life in all its forms. Aldiss's work remains a testament to the power of speculative fiction to illuminate the human condition through the lens of the fantastical.>> Minor cover indents; cover scuffing;; edge wear to covers; reading stress creasing to paper spine; few interior pages are dog-eared. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Book has previous owner's name of front enpaper bookplate, a slightly loose first signature, light bends to outer bottom corners. otherwise in great condition, strong binding, bright and unmarked pages; some light cosmetic wear but an overall sturdy, attractive copy.

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. RO90060959: 1974. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 303 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 810-Littérature américaine.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st of This Edition. A firm book with the usual age toning.

paperback. Condition: Acceptable. NOT an ex-library book. Clean copy in good condition. Alkali spotting on edges and some pages, but text remains clear. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Condition: Good. 1967. Second impression. 253 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Laminated pictorial dust jacket over red cloth. Pages with some foxing and tanning, particularly to endpapers and textblock edges. Binding remains firm. Boards assumed in good condition as covered with library laminated jacket. Clipped jacket has moderate edge wear with some small tears, chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.

Condition: Good. 1962. First Edition. 253 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Bright and clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with minor thumb-marking. Notable droplets to text block edges. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Moderate sunning to spine and edges. Mild crushing to spine ends. Mild scratching and marking to boards. Mild tear to rear joint. Droplet to rear board. Book has forward lean.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Gregg Press. Stated First Printing, June 1976. 253pp. Green cloth boards, gilt text in red box stamped on spine. Ex-library with typical markings. Binding is tight, sturdy; text very good. Light shelfwear, rubbing at edges of boards. Foxing to edges of page block. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Photograph available on request.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A very scarce title in any condition, this volume is in Near Fine - Fine condition. The front and back covers are in terrific condition and the gilded page edges show minor wear mainly on the bottom edge (see pictures of all edges). There is faint residue on the second page. This book is part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection published by Easton Press and would be a beautiful addition to your Easton Press collection.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. A CLEAN AND UNMARKED COPY.

Full Leather. Condition: Fine. 23.5 x 16 cm. 253pp. Bound into full red leather with gilt design, lettering, and foredges.3 raised bands to spine, ribbon. Illustrated by Patricia Davis, introduction by Marshall B. Tymn. Part of "The Masterpieces of Science Fiction" with Collector's Notes laid-in.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1973 reprint. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. Slight spotting to edges. We are on holiday from 18th July-31st July items ordered during this period will be posted on our return. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Spanish language. Paperback 1982. Clean & tight & flat. No inscriptions. Dispatched Royal Mail First Class with TRACKING next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref P28.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good+. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket. Collector's edition. Leather-bound hardback/ Collector's edition with notes laid in.

Condition: Good. 1969. First edition thus. 205 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: Very Good. Gutierrez, Dave (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. First UK paperback edition. Originally published in the UK in hard covers by Faber in 1962. The covers have only light edge and surface wear. The pages are browned with a two inch crease to the top corner of one page and a little creasing to a few top corners but otherwise unmarked. First printing. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Patricia Davis (illustrator). Collectible leatherbound edition from Easton Press. Masterpieces of Science Fiction / Collector's Edition 1987.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good to Fine. Wraparound painted cover; (illustrator). First Edition By This Publisher. SPHERE Books 10901; 1969; 1st Sphere Edition; RARE in this SPHERE edition with this Wraparound cover illustration; 206 Pages; ** Goodreads; In this science fiction classic, we are transported millions of years from now, to the boughs of a colossal banyan tree that covers one face of the globe. The last remnants of humanity are fighting for survival, terrorised by the carnivorous plants and the grotesque insect life. ** A.I.: The book is a collection of five novelettes originally serialized in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction in 1961. It presents a vision of a far future Earth that has become a greenhouse world, with a single massive banyan tree covering one face of the globe and a wildly overgrown plant kingdom where vegetation has taken over most ecological niches. The novel explores themes of survival, evolution, and the interplay between humanity and nature. Aldiss's creation is a richly imagined, vibrant, and dangerous ecosystem, where humans are dwarfed by the colossal flora and fauna that have evolved in this hot, steamy, and competitive environment. The story follows a group of humans who, in their struggle for survival, embark on a perilous journey to the "Tips," the uppermost branches of the forest, in a bid to escape the predatory life below and reach a new level of existence. "Hothouse" has been praised for its inventive setting and its exploration of complex ecological and social dynamics, marking it as a significant work in the science fiction genre. The novel's depiction of a world where the boundaries between plant and animal life blur, and where humanity must adapt to a radically altered ecosystem, offers a thought-provoking reflection on the potential paths of planetary evolution and the resilience of life in all its forms. Aldiss's work remains a testament to the power of speculative fiction to illuminate the human condition through the lens of the fantastical.>> Minor cover indents; cover scuffing; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Former owner's name in ink on front endpaper and nameplate, otherwise clean and unmarked copy. Light scuffing and smudging across boards and spine strip. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.85.

Hardcover. Collector's Edition. Fine in full bright red leather covered boards with three raised bands on the spine with gilt text and decorations stamped in the compartments and with gilt tool work on both covers. The end sheets are printed paper with a silk placement ribbon sewn-in at the head of the spine. All three edges of the text block are in gilt. An octavo measuring 9" by 6" containing 253 pages of text With the publisher's two page collector's notes laid-in. Illustrated with drawings by Patricia Davis and with an introduction by Marshal B. Tymn. One of the volumes in The Easton Press' collection of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction. A handsome, tight and clean copy with no prior owner's names, dates, notations or book plates.