STARTIDE RISING
Brin, David
ISBN 10: 0553234951 ISBN 13: 9780553234954
Published by Bantam Books, Toronto, New York, London, Sydney, 1983
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Small octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Bantam Books 23495-1. Winner of the 1983 Nebula and 1984 Hugo awards for best novel. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-162. Small abrasion to rear cover, rear corner tips lightly worn, a very good, unread copy. (#160442). Seller Inventory # 160442
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David Brin's Uplift novels are among the most thrilling and extraordinary science fiction ever written. Sundiver, Startide Rising, and The Uplift War--a New York Times bestseller--together make up one of the most beloved sagas of all time. Brin's tales are set in a future universe in which no species can reach sentience without being "uplifted" by a patron race. But the greatest mystery of all remains who uplifted humankind?The Terran exploration vessel Streaker has crashed in the uncharted water world of Kithrup, bearing one of the most important discoveries in galactic history. Below, a handful of her human and dolphin crew battles armed rebellion and a hostile planet to safeguard her secret--the fate of the Progenitors, the fabled First Race who seeded wisdom throughout the stars.Narrated by George Wilson.1 online resource (1 audio file (17 hr., 30 min.))
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"The Uplift books are as compulsive reading as anything ever published in the genre."
--The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
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Title: STARTIDE RISING
Publisher: Bantam Books, Toronto, New York, London, Sydney
Publication Date: 1983
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
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Startide Rising (Uplift Trilogy)
Published by
Random House Publishing Group, 1983
ISBN 10: 0553234951
ISBN 13: 9780553234954
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Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Code X Books, Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. We are not alone. Humanity's explorations have revealed galaxies inhabited by millions of intelligent species interacting under ancient traditions. Foremost among said traditions is uplift, which requires all spacefaring races to welcome newcomers into Galactic culture by breeding and genetically guiding each client species to full sapience?but at a price. Patron races demand centuries of indentured servitude from each uplifted client. But is upstart humanity a patron or a client? The Earthship Streaker?crewed by humans and uplifted dolphins and chimpanzees?discovers a derelict armada, perhaps left by the very first patrons, the fabled Progenitors. Suddenly the Five Galaxies teeter on the brink of all-out war as fanatics hunt Streaker for the secret. With a damaged ship and hostile aliens in pursuit, the crew must band together if they hope to survive . . . Mass market paperback. First printing as indicated by the complete number string 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page, so presumed first edition, first printing thus. This is a used book. Pages are clean and bright with no markings, notes, or highlighting. Covers show shelf wear; front cover show a stress crease. No owner's marks or bookplates, not ex-library. Binding is tight and square. Hinges are secure. Price sticker on front cover. Corners lightly bumped. Seller Inventory # L2132
Startide Rising (Uplift Trilogy)
Published by
Bantam Books, 1983
ISBN 10: 0553234951
ISBN 13: 9780553234954
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MassMarket. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Bantam Books, 1983. 12mo. Paperback. Code of 234951 on cover and spine. Book is like new. Covers have some light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 404037