Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, early printing hardcover copy of The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu. First Edition unstated, 2014 Tor. Fifth Printing with partial number line reversed, 0 9 8 7 6 5.
The book is in Near Fine condition with bright boards with some spots on the back, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear. First state jacket with $25.99 price on front flap and no Hugo Winner emblem. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The Three-Body Problem is set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision.
Ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
