Vintage Pulp and Golden Age Sci-Fi Paperback Choice
$6.00 – $17.00
Step into the visionary worlds of the past with this "Choose Your Title" collection of vintage science fiction and speculative fiction. Spanning over three decades, this selection features influential authors like Andre Norton, John Wyndham, and Clifford D. Simak. These books capture the transition from the post-war "Golden Age" of the 1950s to the experimental, counterculture narratives of the 1970s, offering a unique window into how the future was once imagined.
Available Titles:
1. 1964 The Unearth People, Kris Neville A post-apocalyptic novel exploring a rebuilt society's prejudices and a practical, unromantic take on genetic control.
2. 1972 Out There, Adrien Stoutenburg Five children and their guardian leave their domed city to search for signs of new life in a barren world ravaged by misapplied technology.
3. 1969 The Last Starship From Earth, John Boyd In a rigid, caste-based society, a mathematician is exiled for his forbidden relationship with a poet, leading him to a rebellious plot.
4. 1975 Leviathan, Illuminatus Part III, Robert Shea & Robert Anton Wilson The final book in the cult-classic Illuminatus! trilogy. A satirical, postmodern dive into conspiracy theories, magic, and counterculture. (Has writing on the inside cover and slight discoloration).
5. 1975 Destiny Doll, Clifford D. Simak A band of adventurers, led by a blind telepath, journeys to a mysterious planet with a silent, glittering city patrolled by strange creatures.
6. 1977 Out of the Deeps, John Wyndham An unseen, intelligent alien menace from the deepest parts of the ocean begins sinking ships and attacking humanity. (US title for The Kraken Wakes).
7. 1964 Valley of the Flame, Henry Kuttner Adventurers search for a place of radioactive fire that can perform miracles of super-science, hidden in a land of cat-people and altered time.
8. 1983 Raid on Nightmare Castle, Endless Quest #14 A Dungeons & Dragons "choose your own adventure" style book where you, the reader, must embark on a quest to rescue an elf diplomat from a warlord.
9. 1953 The Last Planet, Andre Norton After their starship crashes on an unknown world, the surviving crew of the Stellar Patrol must navigate a new planet and its intrigues to survive. (Also published as Star Rangers).
Each volume is a physical piece of literary history, showcasing the bold, often surrealist cover art that defined the pulp paperback era. Whether you are exploring the oceanic horrors of John Wyndham’s unseen menace or embarking on a nostalgic "Endless Quest" through a Dungeons & Dragons style adventure, these titles are perfect for the Dark Academia scholar or the dedicated genre collector. These copies are in good, readable vintage condition, displaying authentic character like page tanning and light cover wear that mark them as genuine Mid-Century artifacts.
These items are vintage, over 40 years old.
Available Titles:
1. 1964 The Unearth People, Kris Neville A post-apocalyptic novel exploring a rebuilt society's prejudices and a practical, unromantic take on genetic control.
2. 1972 Out There, Adrien Stoutenburg Five children and their guardian leave their domed city to search for signs of new life in a barren world ravaged by misapplied technology.
3. 1969 The Last Starship From Earth, John Boyd In a rigid, caste-based society, a mathematician is exiled for his forbidden relationship with a poet, leading him to a rebellious plot.
4. 1975 Leviathan, Illuminatus Part III, Robert Shea & Robert Anton Wilson The final book in the cult-classic Illuminatus! trilogy. A satirical, postmodern dive into conspiracy theories, magic, and counterculture. (Has writing on the inside cover and slight discoloration).
5. 1975 Destiny Doll, Clifford D. Simak A band of adventurers, led by a blind telepath, journeys to a mysterious planet with a silent, glittering city patrolled by strange creatures.
6. 1977 Out of the Deeps, John Wyndham An unseen, intelligent alien menace from the deepest parts of the ocean begins sinking ships and attacking humanity. (US title for The Kraken Wakes).
7. 1964 Valley of the Flame, Henry Kuttner Adventurers search for a place of radioactive fire that can perform miracles of super-science, hidden in a land of cat-people and altered time.
8. 1983 Raid on Nightmare Castle, Endless Quest #14 A Dungeons & Dragons "choose your own adventure" style book where you, the reader, must embark on a quest to rescue an elf diplomat from a warlord.
9. 1953 The Last Planet, Andre Norton After their starship crashes on an unknown world, the surviving crew of the Stellar Patrol must navigate a new planet and its intrigues to survive. (Also published as Star Rangers).
Each volume is a physical piece of literary history, showcasing the bold, often surrealist cover art that defined the pulp paperback era. Whether you are exploring the oceanic horrors of John Wyndham’s unseen menace or embarking on a nostalgic "Endless Quest" through a Dungeons & Dragons style adventure, these titles are perfect for the Dark Academia scholar or the dedicated genre collector. These copies are in good, readable vintage condition, displaying authentic character like page tanning and light cover wear that mark them as genuine Mid-Century artifacts.
These items are vintage, over 40 years old.