Murphy john k (128 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New.

Hardback. Zustand: New. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya and all the gods of Asgard come the 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights, created a particularly robust mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes, great gods who leap out from the movies, streaming services and comics, to great fiction and epic poetry. This fabulous new book offers all the main stories with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them.Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.…

hardcover. Zustand: New. *NEW* pictorial hardcover. Fresh from a distributor with no price tags and no remainder marks.

Hardback. Zustand: New. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya and all the gods of Asgard come the 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights, created a particularly robust mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes, great gods who leap out from the movies, streaming services and comics, to great fiction and epic poetry. This fabulous new book offers all the main stories with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them.Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the origins of Thor and Loki, Odin and Freya, the gods and giants of the Vikings, highlighting the origins of modern fiction in myth and fable. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya and all the gods of Asgard come the 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights, created a particularly robust mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes, great gods who leap out from the movies, streaming services and comics, to great fiction and epic poetry. This fabulous new book offers all the main stories with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them. Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms. AUTHORS: Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy to time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature. Dr Luke John Murphy (Introduction) is a researcher who works with pre-Christian religions in Europe. His publications and teaching cover Nordic mythology, early British religions, temples and religious objects, and the role of religion in past societies. He has held research posts at the University of Iceland, University of Leicester (UK), Stockholm University (Sweden) and Aarhus University (Denmark); as well as having studied in Denmark, Iceland, and the UK. From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki and all the gods of Asgard come the 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature. This fabulous new book offers all the main stories with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good+. First Edition. (xiii) 514 pp. Trade paperback format. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. Wraparound cover art by Michael Whelan. This anthology contains: Introduction; The Day Before the Revolution by Ursula K. Le Guin; Even the Queen by Connie Willis; Jeffty Is Five by Harlan Ellison; Souls - a novella by Joanna Russ; The Death of Doctor Island - a novella by Gene Wolfe; The Persistence of Vision - a novella by John Varley; The Way of Cross and Dragon - a novelette by George R. R. Martin; Bloodchild - a novelette by Octavia E. Butler; The Only Neat Thing to Do - a novella by James Tiptree Jr; Rachel in Love - a novelette by Pat Murphy; The Scalehunter's Beautiful Daughter - a novella by Lucius Shepard; Bear Discovers Fire by Terry Bisson; Buffalo by John Kessel; Gone by John Crowley; Maneki Neko by Bruce Sterling; Border Guards - a novelette by Greg Egan; Hell Is the Absence of God - a novelette by Ted Chiang; and October in the Chair by Neil Gaiman; followed by Previous Winners. Size: 8vo. Michael Whelan; (illustrator). Book. …

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st printing (1996). Trade-sized. Cover art by Steven Cooley. Includes "Introduction"; "The Year in Science Fiction and Fantasy: A Symposium" by John Kessel, Nicola Griggith, Paul Di Filippo, Jack Dann; Sheila Finch, Pat Murphy, James Gunn; "Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge" by Mike Resnick; "Inspiration" by Ben Bova; "Virtual Love" by Maureen F. McHugh; "None So Blind" by Joe Haldeman; "Fortyday" by Damon Knight; "In Memoriam: Robert Bloch" by Frank M. Robinson; "The Martian Child" by David Gerrold; "Rhysling Award Winners: W. Gregory Stewart & Robert Frazier, Jeff Vandermeer, & Bruce Boston; "Understanding Entropy" by Barry N. Malzberg; "I Know What You're Thinking" by Kate Wilhelm; "A Defense of the Social Contracts" by Martha Soukup; "From a Park Bench to the Great eyond: The Science Fiction and Fantasy Fims of 1994" by Kathi Maio; "The Matter of Seggri" by Ursula K. Le Guin; "An Excerpt from "Moving Mars" by Greg Bear; "Appendices: About the Nebula Awards; Selected Titles from the 1994 Preliminary Nebula Ballot; Past Nebula Award Winners". Minor wear and tanning. Book.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. ORIGINAL PUBLICATION; HARDCOVER; ex-library; minor edgewear; o/w in very good condition. This is a heavy item; extra shipping might be required for priority mail or international orders. Book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Signed by John Murphy on title page. Gift inscription to former owner neatly on title page. ; 1.11 x 9.13 x 6.57 Inches; 168 pages; Signed by Author.

Zustand: New.

hardcover. Zustand: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 209pp., xxviii. Stated Reprint, 1989. Foreword by Peter Fuller. Name Index, pp. 202-204; Subject Index, pp. 205-209. Glossy tan wraps with drawing of sculpting a bust of himself. Superficial vertical use crease along left edge front cover (from bottom to mid-point front cover); spine barely sunned (all lettering sharp and distinct); Bump to top right spine corner with echo creasing on to top left corner front cover (cover is essentially FLAT, despite, and even at the location of, superficial creases) and, diminishing, through top of pages through p. xxv, else Fine/As New: tight binding, sharp corners, NO rubbing wear, no previous owner names. Clean text. Solid, sturdy copy, despite minor imperfections.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good+. A nice, bright copy. ; 4to ; 270 pages.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hard cover with dust jacket. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Copy 87 of 325. 25 cm. 30 pages VG/VG. Very good book in very good dust jacket, signed by the author.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 288 pages. 6.61x4.33x0.71 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the origins of Thor and Loki, Odin and Freya, the gods and giants of the Vikings, highlighting the origins of modern fiction in myth and fable. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya and all the gods of Asgard come the 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights, created a particularly robust mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes, great gods who leap out from the movies, streaming services and comics, to great fiction and epic poetry. This fabulous new book offers all the main stories with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them. Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms. AUTHORS: Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy to time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature. Dr Luke John Murphy (Introduction) is a researcher who works with pre-Christian religions in Europe. His publications and teaching cover Nordic mythology, early British religions, temples and religious objects, and the role of religion in past societies. He has held research posts at the University of Iceland, University of Leicester (UK), Stockholm University (Sweden) and Aarhus University (Denmark); as well as having studied in Denmark, Iceland, and the UK. From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki and all the gods of Asgard come the 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature. This fabulous new book offers all the main stories with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Zustand: New. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya and all the gods of Asgard come the 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights, created a particularly robust mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes, great gods who leap out from the movies, streaming services and comics, to great fiction and epic poetry. This fabulous new book offers all the main stories with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them.Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 288 pages. 6.61x4.33x0.71 inches. In Stock.

Hard cover. Zustand: Very good. No jacket. 2nd edition. Second edition. Cover is lightly rubbed, but otherwise clean and unmarked. Corners are slightly bumped. Spine is shaken, but binding is secure. Inside is clean and unmarked.