1st, signed by 2(author,intro), Grand Tour 5: Moonrise by Ben Bova, Easton Press

Description: Moonrise Grand Tour Book Five by Ben Bova (signed) Frontispiece by Byron Taylor Introduction by James Gunn (signed) Easton Press First Edition Description: This item is for one copy of a leatherbound hardback book published by Easton Press in 1996. Bound in top grade black leather with 22kt gold lettering and cover design. Hubbed spine, acid neutral paper with page edges gilded, and a satin ribbon book mark sewn in. Certificate of authenticity and unused publisher supplied bookplate laid in (not attached). Originally issued by Easton Press signed only by the author on the limitation page without inscription or personalization, I have also gotten this book signed as follows: Signed by the introduction writer on the title page without inscription or personalization. Book 275 of 1,100 copies issued by Easton Press as part of the Signed First Editions of Science Fiction series. We have quite a few books autographed by Ben Bova for sale, most first edition and many with more than one autograph, use the link below to see a list: Autographed Ben Bova items for sale Synopsis: In Bova's 21st century, any place on Earth can be reached within an hour, the development of space is a booming enterprise, and the Neo-Luddites don't like it one bit. When the CEO of Masterson Aerospace, the leader in galactic development, commits suicide, a vicious power struggle threatens to destroy the gains Masterson has made. Publisher's Note: Moonbase--the first permanent human settlement on the Moon--was the dream of ex-astronaut Paul Stavenger. Although he did not live to see his vision become a reality, his widow, the powerful corporate head Joanna Masterson Stavenger, ensured that Moonbase would become a bustling center for manufacturing and technological development vital to all humankind--on Earth and on the Moon. Here is the story of Moonbase: the power, passion, and personalities that drive the project to fruition--and threaten to destroy it. Industry reviews: In Bova's fiction (e.g., To Fear the Light, LJ 11/15/94), humankind's salvation is to leave Earth behind and settle a new frontier this time the moon. One of our best hard-science writers, Bova here pits the New Morality movement on Earth against the progressive nanotechnology developed by the Masterson Aerospace Company. Doug Stavenger, the founder's son, struggles to make the moonbase profitable, while his half-brother, Greg Masterson, is, determined to shut it down. Their mother withholds the true cause of his father's death from Doug in an attempt to keep her family together. This exciting, realistic near-future tale is an essential purchase for sf collections. Ives Condition: Binding - near fine, slight wear, a couple of teeny tiny white spots (bottom of spine. rear board bottom of spine gutter), rear board has a little rubber of the gold design (top near spine, bottom by corner), a few very slight flaws to the page edge gilding. Dust jacket - none, as issued. Our Business Policies: Use the Contact Seller link near the top of this listing to see our FAQs, which should answer most questions about our business and listing policies. We have moved the extensive text we used to have here to those FAQs. Shipping and Packing: General Information: We always ship in sturdy new boxes with premium heavy duty packing tape, bubblewrap and filler to keep the item(s) away from the sides of the box. The pictures below show the boxes that we use for shipping. A Note On Customs: When customs forms are required for a shipment, we fill them out honestly, stating that the contents are merchandise and giving the price you paid for the item (not including the shipping) as the value. Please do not ask us to do otherwise. Take any customs duty that you will have to pay into consideration before making your purchase. Please note that many countries have restrictions on the import of certain goods and sometimes on the maximum value that can be shipped to the country by various shipping methods. Priority Mail International insurance cannot be purchased for all countries and some limit the amount of insurance that can be purchased (default indemnity coverage seems to apply to all countries). Details on shipping conditions by country can be found on the United States Post Office web site.

Price: 120 USD

Location: Fresno, California

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