ISBN: 9780006480044 - sideshow (12 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Humanity fled to Elsewhere, at the far end of an attenuated galaxy arm, to escape enslavement by the Hobbs Land gods. The gods - actually a benign biological symbiote - prohibited the asking of the Great Question: what is the ultimate destiny of man.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Humanity fled to Elsewhere, at the far end of an attenuated galaxy arm, to escape enslavement by the Hobbs Land gods. The gods - actually a benign biological symbiote - prohibited the asking of the Great Question: what is the ultimate destiny of man.

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

paperback. Zustand: 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. Zustand: Very Good. Sideshow This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Zustand: Good. 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.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Very Good-. Spine reader creased, remainder mark. Where possible small books will have postage reduced.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Paperback. Zustand: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Paperback. Zustand: As New. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! Behold the literary curiosity known as "Sideshow," a tantalising creation by the inimitable Sheri S Tepper, who manages to spin a narrative more complex than the inner workings of a Victorian automaton. Published in 1994 by Harper Collins, this paperback is your ticket to a world where the bizarre is the norm, and the mundane is but a faded memory in the corner of a carnival tent. In this dazzling spectacle of prose, Tepper invites readers to ponder the depths of human nature?or, quite possibly, the lack thereof. It?s an exploration that promises to leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about reality, morality, and the strange creatures that inhabit our world. If you?ve ever felt like an outsider peering into an extravagant circus, this book is your front-row seat?complete with popcorn and the faint smell of cotton candy mingling with existential dread. But what?s a sideshow without its cast of peculiar characters? Tepper serves up a veritable buffet of oddities: from the enigmatic Ringmaster with secrets more twisted than a circus contortionist to the fortune-telling elephant whose wisdom is as elusive as the last piece of fudge you swore you?d never eat. You?ll find yourself enthralled by their antics, wondering if perhaps they are reflections of the quirks that reside within us all. Or maybe they?re just here to confuse and bemuse, which is, of course, a perfectly valid literary goal. As you flip through the pages, you may catch yourself chuckling at the absurdity of it all, or maybe feeling slightly bewildered?much like the audience of a three-legged tightrope walker that no one asked to see. Tepper?s narrative style dances with whimsy and irony, each sentence a trick that leaves you both entertained and slightly disoriented, as if you?ve just exited a funhouse mirror maze. Now, let?s not forget the societal commentary artfully embedded within the storyline. Tepper deftly critiques modern life while donning the clown wig of absurdity. As you navigate through the colourful chaos, you might find yourself nodding thoughtfully at her keen observations, perhaps while simultaneously questioning your own role in this grand carnival of existence. It?s a delightful paradox that keeps the reader on their toes, much like a juggler balancing chainsaws and rubber chickens. Condition: As New. Yes, this copy is practically untouched, as if it?s been preserved in a glass case alongside other curiosities and marvels of the written word. The spine remains pleasantly uncracked, and the pages are still crisp, waiting for an eager reader to dive into this tapestry of the unusual. There are no signs of previous ownership, save for the errant dust motes that whisper tales of forgotten tomes. You?ll feel decidedly special as you hold this treasure in your hands, knowing it?s been spared the ravages of time?at least for now. So, whether you?re a seasoned adventurer in the world of the strange or a curious newcomer armed with nothing but a penchant for the weird, ?Sideshow? promises to deliver a unique experience. With its blend of irony, speculative whimsy, and social critique, this book is sure to become a talking point at your next dinner party?assuming, of course, your guests can handle the rollercoaster of ideas that Tepper presents. Pick up your copy today from Crappy Old Books, where oddities abound and every page turned is a step deeper into the delightful absurdity of literature. If you?re lucky, you might just find the magic that lies within these pages waiting to be unearthed.…

First Edition. Zustand: good. good 1st Harper Collins 1994 edition paperback In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. Light edgewear, light crease to spine, otherwise a very attractive copy, very clean throughout. Wrap-around cover art by Mark Harrison.