Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy (Leather-bound Classics)
Product ID: 47341197
Blast off into the unknown with this collection of ten classical works of science fiction and fantasy. Long before we ventured into outer space or explored the most remote regions of the planet, writers have spun stories of what might lie in those unknown worlds, or what awaits humanity in the future. Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy is a collection of ten novels and short stories that blazed the trail for the popular genre. Works by acclaimed authors such as Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jack London, and H. P. Lovecraft will transport the reader to distant places and times—and set the imagination ablaze! Review: Lovely faux leather book with gold leaf pages - It is difficult to find new, reasonably priced copies of the Canterbury Classics series. This is a used/acceptable copy of Classic Tales of Science Fiction and Fantasy including some of the best & iconic authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries. These are the authors who paved the way for the Science Fiction we have today. The book arrived within 2 days, well-packed in an desertcart shipping box. It is in good shape with only a couple of flaws: it had a handwritten dedication in the front cover, and the binding was separating a little from having been read. The dedication was a nice quote from Shakespeare which I am happy to leave there. And I simply took some binding tape and repaired that one loose area. The stories are indeed Classics that should be in every young person's library. There are no illustrations, so the book is more on a teenage to adult level. I would estimate the print to be about 8pt, so if you wear progressive eyeglasses, you might need a magnifier. Fortunately, this is a gift for a pre-teen boy, so his eyesight should be able to handle it. Since I ordered this book used, I was well aware that it would have flaws. That's why I went ahead and gave it 5 stars, since it is filled with great literature, arrived quickly with no problems, and it was in decent used condition as expected. Review: Good Value - Very good read
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 426 Reviews |
P**S
Lovely faux leather book with gold leaf pages
It is difficult to find new, reasonably priced copies of the Canterbury Classics series. This is a used/acceptable copy of Classic Tales of Science Fiction and Fantasy including some of the best & iconic authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries. These are the authors who paved the way for the Science Fiction we have today. The book arrived within 2 days, well-packed in an Amazon shipping box. It is in good shape with only a couple of flaws: it had a handwritten dedication in the front cover, and the binding was separating a little from having been read. The dedication was a nice quote from Shakespeare which I am happy to leave there. And I simply took some binding tape and repaired that one loose area. The stories are indeed Classics that should be in every young person's library. There are no illustrations, so the book is more on a teenage to adult level. I would estimate the print to be about 8pt, so if you wear progressive eyeglasses, you might need a magnifier. Fortunately, this is a gift for a pre-teen boy, so his eyesight should be able to handle it. Since I ordered this book used, I was well aware that it would have flaws. That's why I went ahead and gave it 5 stars, since it is filled with great literature, arrived quickly with no problems, and it was in decent used condition as expected.
B**R
Good Value
Very good read
E**D
Sci-fi, book with EXCELLENT selection of stories
Nice looking book with an excellent selection of science fiction stories. But as all things currently described as “leather“ it isn’t leather, but a thin layer of something these days referred to as fau-leather. Disappointing, but expected a real leather binding, if even available, would be absurdly expensive. However, let me clarify that I am happy with my purchase.
J**R
Exvellemt book
Excellent book, quickly shipped
B**R
It’s a very nice book
This is a really great looking piece, And fits wonderfully in my collection of leather bound books. It feels great in the hand. The gilding is beautiful and the stories are great.
C**E
Classic science fiction in beautiful edition.
Very beautiful book of classic science fiction including lesser know stories by Bellamy, London. Gilman Nowlan, along with famous tales by Verne, Burroughs, Doyle and Wells. But Lovecraft?? And the print is a more normal size and easier to read them previous editions of Canterbury classic books. Very recommended!
F**N
A number of full novels in a beautiful hardcover format!
A thousand pages of Classic novels from Jules Verne to H G Wells to Edgar Rice Burroughs to H P Lovecraft
B**.
I’m buying another copy!
I remember these science fiction classics out of the early 1900s. I bought this addition for my Grand Son and he’s all over it!
P**T
Classic Book
Book arrived very quickly. Is a present so haven't given to my grandson yet but he will enjoy it
D**Z
No he recibido mi cambio
El libro no estaría mal, pero la primera mitad correspondía a otro libro y pedí devolución y ya van casi dos semanas y no he recibido ninguna notificación al respecto 😞. No los culpo, pero por favor ayúdenme 🥺
D**T
A great choice and great looking book
Great book. Quality of print and feel of it are amazing. Pages edged in gold. Looks brilliant and the steroids are fantastic.
P**R
Excellent
Excellent... Very good packaging too.
M**S
Just what I wanted
What a fantastic book lots of well known authors. Bindings are great paper is very nice and fonts easy to read. Would recommend for a collection.
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