Fix-up sf novel: a series of linked stories (three first appearing in Interzone). Together with a copy of the uncorrected book proof (trade paperback) which is fine but for spotting along top page edges (with VG proof dustjacket).''much more sf-like is the Kiteworld sequence comprising KITEWORLD (fixup 1985) and ''Drek Yarman'' (February-June 2000 Spectrum SF), which invokes the atmosphere of earlier work in its depiction of a Ruined Earth Britain dominated by religious fanatics, and its Steampunk rendering of the life of the crews who man the Kiteships, which are the size of airships, to gua... View More...
Two volumes. SF novel. Published earlier the same year as a Daw paperback original, under the title THE JAWS THAT BITE, THE CLAWS THAT CATCH. The UK hardcover is unsigned, the Daw paperback (VG+ copy, browning along edges of inner covers) is INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Included are two long typed/signed letters from Coney (dated 1973 and 1974) to a well-known UK editor, discussing various bookish things such as Franz Rottensteiner (..''Vector was blabbering about Rottensteiner and his pink protégé''..), Chariots of the Gods (..''did orgasm occur or not..?'') and D. G. Compton, and includes/'... View More...
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