Vintage Sci-Fi Book Lot, 60s 70s Pulp Paperback Collection, The Black Hole First Edition, A.E. van Vogt, Lin Carter, Neal Asher Cowl

Travel through a timeline of speculative fiction with this curated lot of nine science fiction and fantasy paperbacks. This collection spans the pulp adventures of the 1960s, the cinematic sci-fi of the 70s, and the complex space opera of the new millennium, offering a true taste of the genre's evolution.

Vintage Lot of 9 Sci-Fi, Fantasy Books. Lot Includes:
1. Phoenix Prime, Ted White. 1969. 189 pages. This is the first book in the "Qanar" swords-and-planets series by Ted White, who was also an influential editor of Amazing Stories and Fantastic magazines.
2. Kalin, E.C. Tubb. 1969. 187 pages. Has a name written on the inside cover. E.C. Tubb was a famously prolific British author, best known for his massive 33-volume "Dumarest of Terra" saga.
3. Initiation. Marian Hughes. 1995. 378 pages.
4. Future Glitter, A.E. Van Vogt. 1973. 216 pages. A.E. van Vogt was one of the most influential writers of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. This novel was later published under the title Tyranopolis.
5. Down to a Sunless Sea, Lin Carter. 1984. 174 pages. Has a bookstore stamp on the inside cover. Lin Carter was a major editor and author who championed the fantasy genre. This novel is one of his contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos, the shared fictional universe created by H.P. Lovecraft.
6. Cowl, Neal Asher. 2004. 422 pages. Has a stamp on the cover page that indicates it was withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library. This is a standalone, complex time-travel space opera by the modern British author Neal Asher. It won the Philip K. Dick Award in 2005.
7. The Golden Goddess Gambit, Larry Maddock. 1967. 158 pages. This is the second book in the "Agent of T.E.R.R.A." series by Larry Maddock. The series is a fun, fast-paced blend of James Bond-style espionage and science fiction.
8. The Black Hole, Alan Dean Foster. 1979. First edition paperback novelization of the ambitious 1979 Disney film. It was written by Alan Dean Foster, a prolific author famous for his high-quality novelizations, including Star Wars and Alien.
9. Shadow Singer, Marcia J. Bennett. 1984. 245 pages.

All books are paperback and roughly 7" by 4". This collection is a wonderful find for a history buff of the genre, a dedicated collector of 60s pulp paperbacks, or a reader looking to explore foundational authors. The unique, aged spines make a fantastic visual statement on a bookshelf or in a media room. Please note these are well-loved books showing their age, with some containing inscriptions or stamps from previous owners and libraries.