Old Mars First Edition 2013 George R. R. Martin Gardner Dozois HC Sci-Fi Bantam
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Old Mars First Edition 2013 George R. R. Martin Gardner Dozois HC Sci-Fi Bantam. 9.5″ tall × 6.5″ wide × 1.5″ thick Features: First Edition / First Printing (Bantam Books 2013) Edited by George R. R. Martin & Gardner Dozois Fifteen all-new stories by award-winning sci-fi authors Tribute to the “Golden Age of Mars” adventure tales Original dust jacket included Condition: Very good pre-owned condition. Old Mars — Edited by George R. R. Martin & Gardner Dozois (Bantam Books, 2013)Description:This handsome first edition hardcover of Old Mars (Bantam Books, 2013) brings together fifteen original science-fiction stories inspired by the Golden Age of Mars adventures. Edited by George R. R. Martin (author of A Game of Thrones) and Gardner Dozois, the volume includes contributions from celebrated authors such as Michael Moorcock, S. M. Stirling, Joe R. Lansdale, Liz Williams, Ian McDonald, and Allen M. Steele.Before telescopes and probes revealed the true Red Planet, classic writers imagined a Mars of ancient canals, lost cities, and heroic explorers. Old Mars revisits that romantic vision, capturing nostalgic wonder through fifteen brand-new tales set in a retro-futurist world of mystery, myth, and adventure.Year of Production:2013 — First Edition, First Printing (stated with full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1)Value & Significance:First-print hardcover copies of Old Mars remain collectible for fans of George R. R. Martin and vintage-style sci-fi anthologies. Well-kept first editions typically sell between $35 – $70 USD, depending on jacket wear and binding condition. Its nostalgic subject matter and connection to the Game of Thrones author make it a sought-after title among speculative-fiction enthusiasts.Material / Format:Hardcover with dust jacket — red cloth boards with black spine, silver letteringDimensions:Approx. 9.5″ tall × 6.5″ wide × 1.5″ thickFeatures:First Edition / First Printing (Bantam Books 2013)Edited by George R. R. Martin & Gardner DozoisFifteen all-new stories by award-winning sci-fi authorsTribute to the “Golden Age of Mars” adventure talesOriginal dust jacket includedCondition:Very good pre-owned condition. Dust jacket shows light shelf wear, with mild edge and corner creasing (visible in photos). Boards are clean and bright; binding tight; pages crisp, clean, and unmarked. No remainder marks or writing noted. There is a red marker-dot on the bottom book edge. A gently handled copy perfect for display or reading.
