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. Fourth Printing with partial number line reversed, 0 9 8 7 6 5 4.
The book is in Very Good condition with clean boards with spots and mild fading at edges, strong title gilt on a straight spine, toned and soiled page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper 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 wear, heavy edge wear, and a 1″ tear repaired with acid-free tape. 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.
