Islands In the Sky

by Clarke, Arthur C

Islands in the Sky is a science fiction novel written by Arthur C. Clarke, and published in 1952. It is one of his earliest and lesser known works. The book tells the story of Roy Malcolm, a young space enthusiast who wins a trip to the Inner Space Station by way of his knowledge of aviation on a game show. Once aboard, Roy learns the effects of zero-G with delight, and joins the mishaps and adventures of the young crew of the station.

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Islands in the Sky

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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1979
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Boston: Gregg Press, 1979. First Printing. Hardcover. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Originally published as one of the Winston science fiction juvenile series in 1952. A particularly well preserved and attractive copy. ; Octavo.
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by CLARKE, Arthur C.

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1952
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Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, 1952. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (21.75cm); navy blue cloth, with titles stamped in orange on spine; pictorial endpapers; dustjacket; xiv,209,[1]pp. A bookplate signed by the author is loosely laid in. Light wear to spine ends, faint foxing to right edge of textblock, with some offsetting to pastedowns from binders glue; Near Fine.… Read more about this item
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1952
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Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Co.. Good+. 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. 209 p. 21 cm. Sound and square binding in blue, cloth-covered boards. The corners and spine ends are softened and show some wear. Tiny soil spot and a little dusty on top edge of text block. The endpapers have some discoloration at… Read more about this item
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ISLANDS IN THE SKY

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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1952
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London: Sidgwick and Jackson, 1952. First British edition. Very good, some spotting to edges, in a very good dust jacket, light shelf wear to corners and spine ends, small closed tear and crease to lower front panel, light rubbing to jacket folds. (7893). Octavo, Hardcover.
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1979
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Boston: Gregg Press, 1979. First Gregg Press Edition. Hardcover. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 21 x 14 cm. Octavo. 209pp. Black boards in dust jacket. First Gregg Press edition, a reprint of the 1952 Winston, Philadelphia edition, with a new introduction by Clarke. Dust jacket art by Mike Symes. Light rubbing to edges of jacket.
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John C Winston. First Edition. Hardcover. Used - Very Good/Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($2.00 price intact). Published by John C. Winston, 1952. Octavo. Blue cloth boards stamped in gold with illustrated endpapers. Book is very good; with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is… Read more about this item
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1952
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Philadelphia: John C. Winston. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1952. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Mild wear to dustjacket including a few small edge nicks and tears. Now protected in a clear mylar cover. ; Jacket and endpaper designs by Alex Schomburg. $2.00 price on dustjacket. ; 209 pages .
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1952
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New York: The John C. Winston Company, 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition stated, first printing. Publisher's navy blue cloth with titles stamped in orange on the spine. Near Fine, with light bowing to boards, light foxing to edge of page block. In a Very Good+ dust jacket with publisher's price of $2.00 intact and ten… Read more about this item
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by Clarke, Arthur C.

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Used - Inked gift inscription to verso of front free end paper, corners and spine ends rubbed, a very good copy in a good first printin
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[1952]
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Philadelphia, Toronto: The John C. Winston Company, [1952]. First edition. Inked gift inscription to verso of front free end paper, corners and spine ends rubbed, a very good copy in a good first printing dust jacket (lists 10 titles on rear panel) with wear along upper edge; creases, closed tears, chip at upper right corner and spine ends/corners, mild… Read more about this item
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Islands in the Sky

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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Used - Orig. black cloth. backstrip lettered in orange. Near fine in illustrated dust wrapper
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1952
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Philadelphia & Toronto: John C. Winston Company, 1952. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. black cloth. backstrip lettered in orange. Near fine in illustrated dust wrapper. 209 pages. 21.5 x 15 cm. An early work directed by Clarke and the publisher for a juvenile audience. The novel's theme -- As a prize for winning a TV quiz show the protagonist… Read more about this item
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ISLANDS IN THE SKY

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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Used - A fine copy, some darkening to interior hinges, some light spotting to cut edges in a near fine first printing dust jacket (10 t
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Philadelphia, Toronto: The John C. Winston Company, [1952]. First edition. A fine copy, some darkening to interior hinges, some light spotting to cut edges in a near fine first printing dust jacket (10 titles listed on the rear panel) with foxing to the rear panel, some mild rubbing. (13481). Octavo, jacket and endpaper illustrations by Alex Schomburg, cloth.… Read more about this item
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Islands in the Sky

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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1979
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Boston: Gregg Press, 1979. First Thus . Fine--crisp and clean--in a near-fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing at the spine ends and corners. Featuring a new introduction by Clarke, this edition is quite scarce.
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Islands in the Sky

by Arthur C Clarke

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1960
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Islands in the Sky by Arthur C Clarke, Signet S1769, 1960, first printing. Cover art by Paul Lehr. Bright, square and tight; sharp copy.
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Islands in the Sky

by CLARKE, Arthur C.

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1960
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(New York): Signet / New American Library, 1960. Softcover. Near Fine. Reprint of the paperback edition. A couple of ink numbers on inside cover, else near fine. A Dedication Copy, Inscribed by Arthur C. Clarke to his protégé, one-time secretary, and longtime friend Ian Macauley: "To Ian, again!! All the best, Arthur 12 Nov 82." The printed dedication… Read more about this item
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Islands in the Sky

by Arthur C. Clarke,

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1960
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Nyc: Signet Books / NAL. Very Good. 1960. Paperback. Signet Books 1960, later reprint. Pages are clean and intact, no markings, light age tanning to interior and covers. Cover has light edge wear, ink rubbing on spine and light soiling to rear. An early SciFi tale from this author. Young adult. (95os422) ; 12mo 7" -… Read more about this item
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Islands in the Sky

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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1952
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John C. Winston. Good with no dust jacket. 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Blue cloth yellow titles, illustrated endpages. Stated first edition. Cloth soiled, corners/edges worn, slight warp. Front hinge a bit loose, block edge toned. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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ISLANDS IN THE SKY

by Clarke, Arthur C. [cover art by Paul Lehr]

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First Thus
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1960
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[New York]: Signet / New American Library [1960]. Very Good. 1960. First Thus. Mass Market Paperback. First edition thus. Signet S1769 with 35 cents cover price. "An engrossing novel of a future Earth encircled by manned satellites---dangerous steppinstones to the stars". 127 pages. VG copy [spine cocked, some creasing, cheap paper tanning] with a price inside the… Read more about this item
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ISLANDS IN THE SKY

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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Used - Upper corners bruised, some spotting to the upper page edges, a very good to nearly fine copy in a very good dust jacket with mi
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First British edition
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London: Sidgwick and Jackson Limited, [1952]. First British edition. Upper corners bruised, some spotting to the upper page edges, a very good to nearly fine copy in a very good dust jacket with mild rubs to corner tips and spine ends, a little fade to title lettering of spine panel, a small closed tear to the upper rear flap… Read more about this item
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Islands in The Sky

by Clarke, Arthur C.

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1st Edition 1st Printing
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1952
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Hardcover
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0 First edition/First printing published by Sidgwick & Jackson, London. (Undated but 1952) No marks or inscriptions. Clean pages. Cloth covers have shelf wear to edges. Slight lean. Dustjacket not price clipped. Chunks missing. Torn off section re attached with Archive tape to rear top. General wear/Creasing/Closed tears. Protected in archive cover.
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Islands in the Sky

by Arthur C. Clarke

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Published
1960
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Mass Market Paperback
ISBN 10
0451148959
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Penguin Publishing Group, 1960. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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