Panther, London, 1973. Reprint. Softcover. Good Condition. Colour illustrated paperback binding with orange and blue coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Nine short stories where the author takes you into dystopian worlds: Â– where free space is non-existent, and there is no way out, men who try to live without sleep find their worst nightmares etc. Creasing of the book corners with a chip to the top left-hand corner of the back strip. Rubbing of the book edges and panels with uniform tanning of the text block edges and pages. Some foxing to the first few in last few pages of the. The front hinge has become a little cracked. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 191, [1] pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Short Stores; ISBN: 0586028145. ISBN/EAN: 9780586028148. Inventory No: 0126877. . 9780586028148

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0126877
Title: The Disaster Area
Author: Ballard, J. G
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Good Condition
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0586028145
ISBN 13: 9780586028148
Publisher: Panther
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1973
Keywords: BZDB2 science fiction, short stories, dystopia, paranoia Science Fiction & Fantasy; Short Stores; Unbranded ISBN: 0586028145 EAN: 9780586028148 Ballard, J. G. The Disaster Area

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General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online

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Reprint: Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Text Block: Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
12mo: A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
Cracked: In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...