Vintage 80s and 90s Sci-Fi and Techno-Thriller Choice
$6.00 – $13.00
Immerse yourself in the high-stakes imagination of the late 20th century with this "Choose Your Title" collection of vintage paperbacks. Spanning the 1980s and 90s, these books represent the peak of techno-thrillers, expansive space operas, and genre-bending short stories. This selection features powerhouse authors like Michael Crichton, Gene Wolfe, and Frank Herbert, showcasing the era's unique blend of "Mid-Century" legacy storytelling and "New Wave" technological anxieties.
Available Titles:
1. 1995 Endymion, Dan Simmons The third book in the acclaimed Hyperion Cantos. A man is tasked with rescuing a young messiah named Aenea from the Time Tombs and protecting her as she fulfills her destiny.
2. 1994 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume X An anthology of award-winning science fiction and fantasy short stories from new and up-and-coming authors.
3. 1994 Dance Down the Stars, The Dancer Trilogy #3, Jo Clayton The final book in the trilogy, following Serroi, a warrior with earth magic, who must confront a mind-controlling enemy in a world blending magic and new technology.
4. 1993 Congo, Michael Crichton A techno-thriller where a team of explorers ventures deep into the Congo rainforest searching for diamonds, only to be hunted by a mysterious, intelligent, and deadly species.
5. 1990 BattleTech Blood Legacy, Michael A. Stackpole The second book in the Blood of Kerensky trilogy. The great houses of the Inner Sphere must try to unite against the overwhelming technological force of the invading Clans.
6. 1987 The Lazarus Effect, Frank Herbert & Bill Ransom A sequel to The Jesus Incident. Centuries after humans were stranded on the all-sea world of Pandora, their descendants must reunite to face the re-awakening of the planet's original, sentient life.
7. 1990 Endangered Species, Gene Wolfe A large collection of over 30 genre-bending short stories from the acclaimed author, blending science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
8. 1984 The Hour of the Gate, Alan Dean Foster The second book in the Spellsinger series. A musician trapped in a magical world of talking animals must lead a motley army to save two different worlds.
9. 1996 Virus, Graham Watkins A medical thriller where a doctor and a psychiatrist must race to find the source of a bizarre new illness, linked to computers, that is causing people to starve themselves. (Former library book).
Each volume is a preserved artifact of its decade, featuring the bold, cinematic cover art that defined bookstore aisles during the 90s boom. From the mechanical warfare of BattleTech to the mystical landscapes of the Spellsinger series, these titles offer a diverse range of speculative worlds. These copies are in good, readable vintage condition, showing the classic spine creasing and page tanning that give them a sought-after Dark Academia aesthetic. Whether you are completing a trilogy or discovering a new anthology, these books bring a sense of history and adventure to any collection.
These items are vintage, over 30 years old.
Available Titles:
1. 1995 Endymion, Dan Simmons The third book in the acclaimed Hyperion Cantos. A man is tasked with rescuing a young messiah named Aenea from the Time Tombs and protecting her as she fulfills her destiny.
2. 1994 L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume X An anthology of award-winning science fiction and fantasy short stories from new and up-and-coming authors.
3. 1994 Dance Down the Stars, The Dancer Trilogy #3, Jo Clayton The final book in the trilogy, following Serroi, a warrior with earth magic, who must confront a mind-controlling enemy in a world blending magic and new technology.
4. 1993 Congo, Michael Crichton A techno-thriller where a team of explorers ventures deep into the Congo rainforest searching for diamonds, only to be hunted by a mysterious, intelligent, and deadly species.
5. 1990 BattleTech Blood Legacy, Michael A. Stackpole The second book in the Blood of Kerensky trilogy. The great houses of the Inner Sphere must try to unite against the overwhelming technological force of the invading Clans.
6. 1987 The Lazarus Effect, Frank Herbert & Bill Ransom A sequel to The Jesus Incident. Centuries after humans were stranded on the all-sea world of Pandora, their descendants must reunite to face the re-awakening of the planet's original, sentient life.
7. 1990 Endangered Species, Gene Wolfe A large collection of over 30 genre-bending short stories from the acclaimed author, blending science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
8. 1984 The Hour of the Gate, Alan Dean Foster The second book in the Spellsinger series. A musician trapped in a magical world of talking animals must lead a motley army to save two different worlds.
9. 1996 Virus, Graham Watkins A medical thriller where a doctor and a psychiatrist must race to find the source of a bizarre new illness, linked to computers, that is causing people to starve themselves. (Former library book).
Each volume is a preserved artifact of its decade, featuring the bold, cinematic cover art that defined bookstore aisles during the 90s boom. From the mechanical warfare of BattleTech to the mystical landscapes of the Spellsinger series, these titles offer a diverse range of speculative worlds. These copies are in good, readable vintage condition, showing the classic spine creasing and page tanning that give them a sought-after Dark Academia aesthetic. Whether you are completing a trilogy or discovering a new anthology, these books bring a sense of history and adventure to any collection.
These items are vintage, over 30 years old.