Omega by Mcdevitt Jack, First Edition (23 results)

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. first edition book, includes the dust jacket.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 1st printing, Nov. 2004. Cover art by Danilo Ducak. Mild tanning; slight handling wear. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Trade Edition; 1st Printing. This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book is in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. There is a light ding to the bottom corner of 3-5 pages. The dust jacket is clean and bright with the exception of some very beginning rubbing to the top spine joint. "McDevitt's first published story was "The Emerson Effect" in The Twilight Zone Magazine in 1981. Five years later, he published his first novel, The Hercules Text, about the discovery of an intelligently conceived signal whose repercussions threaten human civilization. This novel set the tone for many of McDevitt's following novels, which focused on making first contact. Frequently this theme is mixed with both trepidation before the unknown and a sense of wonder at the universe. " (from Wikipedia).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Fine. Ducak, Danilo (illustrator). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Stated First Edition with "1" present in complete number line. Very fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket. Not a remainder, book club or ex-library copy. Award History: 2004 Nebula Award Nominee for Best Novel (lost to Paladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold); 2004 Locus Poll Award Nominee (lost to Ilium by Dan Simmons); Winner of the 2004 John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Novel; Locus Magazine: Best of 2003 Recommended Reading List for Science Fiction Novels. Very collectible copy. Book.

Condition: As New. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Like New dust jacket. With remainder mark. Signed by author on Fratz's custom book label on title page. From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. (science fiction, life on other planets).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Stated First Edition November 2003, With The Number Line Indicating A First Printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Stated First Edition November 2003, With The Number Line Indicating A First Printing.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition/1st Printing (complete number line). SIGNED by author on a bookplate attached to tiltle page (signature only). $23.95 price present on DJ flap. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition. first printing. Dust jacket illustration by Danilo Ducak. Fine in near fine dust jacket. Book.

Octavo, boards. First edition. Sequel to THE ENGINES OF GOD (1994). A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#153856).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Copy has Black marker remainder mark on the bottom.Author Signature on title page.Hardcover first edition with intact dust jacket and firm straight spine. Book has minimal signs of shelf or handling wear. Dust Jacket is protected by a Mylar Wrap. Pages are free of Highlighting or writing. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.

HARDCOVER. Condition: New. 1st thus. New in shrink wrap, Octavo hardcover in red leather with bright gilt titles, signed by McDevitt, from Easton's Signed First Edition Series, New. Includes certificates of authenticity. Signed.

deutsche Erstausgabe, 8°, 701 S., illustr. original Kartonage (Paperback), Rückdeckel an oberer Kante minimal beschabt, Seite 153/54 oben mit Eckknick, sonst schönes, sauberes Exemplar (SFK9) Originaltitel: "Omega" (2003) Abholung im Ladengeschäft in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend ggü. Musterschule) möglich. Das spart die Portokosten. Pickup at the store in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend, close to Musterschule) is possible. It saves the shipping costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ed Cox [Frontispiece] (illustrator). 1st Edition. A beautiful red leatherbound edition from the Easton Press. Binding remains tight, text clean and clear throughout apart from the author's signature (Jack McDevitt) and the notation noting it's number, there are no marks within; full leather over moire endpapers, all edges gilt with a ribbon bound in. Four raised bands on the spine, with gilt detailing and titles on spine. 'A civilization-destroying omega cloud has switched direction, heading straight for a previously unexplored planetary system--and its alien society. And suddenly, a handful of brave humans must try to save an entire world--without revealing their existence.' 438 pages. 6.25 x 9.5 inches. Includes certificate of authenticity with a witness of signature, a booklet 'A note about Omega', and an unused and uninstalled bookplate from Easton Press. Limited Edition #855 of 900. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. Signed First Edition. Published by Easton Press, 2003. Octavo. Hardcover. Red leather with gilt page ends. Signed by author on page in front (copy #753/900). Book is like new; clean and crisp. No writing, no bookplates. Publisher's information card and Certificate of Authenticity included. A very fine signed leatherbound copy of McDevitt's award winning science fiction novel. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A very scarce title in any condition, this copy is in Fine condition. The front and back covers are both in near perfect condition and the gilded page edges show hardly any wear (see pictures of all sides). There is a blank bookplate on the second page. This book is personally signed by the Author and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and Collector's Notes. It would be a beautiful addition to your Easton Press collection. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed. First Edition. First edition, stated. SIGNED by author. Full purpleish-red leather with gilt lettering and embellishments. Sealed in publisher's shrink wrap, never opened.

Condition: New. First Edition. A SIGNED COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF JACK McDEVITT'S THOUGHTFUL VISION OF HUMANITY AMONG THE STARS. Signed by author Jack McDevitt. Limited to 900 signed copies; this copy is #729. Includes the Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity. Frontispiece artwork by Ed Cox. The fourth novel in McDevitt's acclaimed Academy series, Omega continues his exploration of humanity's search for knowledge beyond Earth. Blending space exploration, mystery, and philosophical inquiry, the novel examines the challenges of first contact and the responsibilities that accompany technological advancement. VISION OF THE FUTURE. Rather than presenting exploration as simple conquest or discovery, McDevitt focuses on the ethical questions surrounding encounters between civilizations. The novel considers communication, cultural misunderstanding, and the consequences of human intervention when facing unfamiliar forms of life. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Easton Press collector's binding in full leather with gilt decoration. Signed by Jack McDevitt. Frontispiece illustration by Ed Cox. Includes Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Edition of 900 signed copies; this copy #729.Octavo; 9.25 inches tall; 438 pages. CONDITION: No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. A beautifully preserved collector's edition. LITERARY SIGNIFICANCE - SCIENCE FICTION AS EXPLORATION AND ETHICAL INQUIRY. Jack McDevitt has built his career around science fiction that combines adventure with questions about humanity's place in the universe. In Omega, the excitement of interstellar discovery is balanced by deeper concerns about responsibility, knowledge, and the limits of human understanding. The novel reflects one of science fiction's enduring themes: that the greatest challenges of exploration may not be technological, but moral. Through encounters with alien civilizations and unfamiliar cultures, McDevitt examines how humanity defines itself when confronted with the unknown. SUBJECTS: Jack McDevitt; Signed Science Fiction; Space Exploration; First Contact; Alien Civilizations; Space Opera; Galactic Exploration; Science Fiction Novels; Easton Press Editions; Collector's Editions; Modern Science Fiction; Speculative Fiction. Signed.