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Coils and Changeling Roger Zelazny 2 Book Illustrated Sci Fi Paperback Lot 1981 1982

This is a two book set of illustrated science fiction and fantasy paperbacks by Roger Zelazny from the early 1980s: Coils, written with Fred Saberhagen, and Changeling.

The set is graded Fair. Both books have clean, readable pages, but Coils has a split binding and loose pages, and both covers show handling and shelf wear.

Both books include black and white interior illustrations. Coils has interior art by Ron Miller and cover art by Howard Chaykin, and Changeling is illustrated throughout by Esteban Maroto.

Details

  • Item: Two book paperback bundle
  • Title: Coils; Changeling
  • Author: Roger Zelazny, with Fred Saberhagen on Coils
  • Illustrator: Coils interior illustrations by Ron Miller, cover art by Howard Chaykin. Changeling illustrated by Esteban Maroto
  • Publisher: Coils, Wallaby Books (Simon and Schuster). Changeling, Ace Books
  • Publication Year: Coils 1982. Changeling 1981 (first Ace printing June 1980)
  • Edition and Printing: Coils, First Wallaby Books Printing, May 1982. Changeling, first mass market edition, April 1981, number line ending in 1
  • Format and Binding: Illustrated paperbacks
  • Dust Jacket: None, paperbacks
  • Pages: Coils 250; Changeling 269
  • Genre: Science fiction and fantasy
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: Coils 0-671-44915-X; Changeling 0-441-10257-3
  • Dimensions: Coils approximately 8 x 5 inches; Changeling approximately 7 x 4 inches

Condition Grade: Fair

Positives

  • Both books are complete reading copies with clean, easy to read pages.
  • Both keep their illustrated covers and black and white interior artwork.

Issues / Wear

  • Coils has a split in the binding and loose pages.
  • Both covers show handling, edge, corner, and shelf wear.
  • Page edges show age toning.

Please view the photos. Scroll in to judge the condition. These are the actual books you will be receiving.

This pair has a 1982 first Wallaby printing of Coils and a 1981 first mass market Changeling, and it suits a Zelazny reader who enjoys illustrated science fiction. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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