Tag: Pringle 100 List

Library Addition: First of Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End

I picked up a keystone science fiction first, replacing a lesser copy, at a bargain price at auction. Which is a good thing, as just about every part of the of the post-auction process was unusually and deeply irritating. Clarke, Arthur C. Childhood’s End. Ballantine Books, 1953. First edition hardback, a Very Good+ copy with… Continue reading Library Addition: First of Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End

Library Addition: William Golding’s The Inheritors

Among my many collecting vectors is obtaining first editions of all the books on David Pringle’s Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels. This used to be fairly pricey, but I found a nice copy that was quite affordable. Golding, William. The Inheritors. Faber and Faber, 1955. First edition hardback, a Fine- copy with a bump… Continue reading Library Addition: William Golding’s The Inheritors