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The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Wild Cards I by George R.R. Martin, Wild Cards Trust There is a secret history of the world in which an alien virus struck in the aftermath of World War II, endowing a handful of survivors with extraordinary powers. Some were gifted with superhuman mental and physical abilities. Others were cursed with bizarre mental or physical disabilities. Some turned their talents to the service of humanity. Others used their powers for evil. Originally published in 1987, it includes powerful tales by Roger Zelazny, Walter Jon Williams, and George R. R. Martin himself. And this new, expanded edition contains further original tales set at the beginning of the Wild Cards universe. FORMATMass Market Paperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The first volume of George R. R. Martin&#039;s WILD CARDS shared-world series, back in print after a decade&mdash;and expanded with new, original material.There is a secret history of the world&mdash;a history in which an alien virus struck the Earth in the aftermath of World War II, endowing a handful of survivors with extraordinary powers. Some were called Aces&mdash;those with superhuman mental and physical abilities. Others were termed Jokers&mdash;cursed with bizarre mental or physical disabilities. Some turned their talents to the service of humanity. Others used their powers for evil. Wild Cards is their story.Originally published in 1987, &quot;Wild Cards I &quot;includes powerful tales by Roger Zelazny, Walter Jon Williams, Howard Waldrop, Lewis Shiner, and George R. R. Martin himself. And this new, expanded edition contains further original tales set at the beginning of the Wild Cards universe, by eminent new writers like Hugo-winner David Levine, noted screenwriter and novelist Michael Cassutt, and &quot;New York Times &quot;bestseller Carrie Vaughn. Author Biography George R.R. Martin is a critically acclaimed author most widely recognized for his"New York Times" bestselling fantasy novel series, "A Song of Ice and Fire".? A recipient of numerous Hugo, Nebula, Bram Stoker, and World Fantasy awards (among other accolades), he has worked in television as well, contributing scripts for such programs as "Twilight Zone" and "Beauty and the Beast".? His novel, "A Game of Thrones", will be adapted and air as an HBO original series in 2011. Table of Contents Prologue / George R.R. Martin Thirty Minutes Over Broadway! / Howard Waldrop The Sleeper / Roger Zelazny Witness / Walter Jon Williams Degradation Rites / Melinda M. Snodgrass Captain Cathode and the Secret Ace / Micahel Cassutt Powers / David D. Levine Shell Games / George R.R. Martin The Long, Dark Night of Fortunato / Lewis Shiner Transfigurations / Victor Mila Review "Delicious.... Everything I'd hoped for in a new Wild cards book. The character interactions and plot twists have exactly the complexity, surprise, and unsentimental realism I'd expect out of a George R. R. Martin project." - Austin Grossman, author of Soon I Will Be Invincible, on Inside Straight Review Quote "Delicious… Everything I'd hoped for in a new Wild cards book. The character interactions and plot twists have exactly the complexity, surprise, and unsentimental realism I'd expect out of a George R. R. Martin project." -Austin Grossman, author of S oon I Will Be Invincible , on Inside Straight Details ISBN0765365073 Author Wild Cards Trust Pages 608 Publisher Tor Books Language English ISBN-10 0765365073 ISBN-13 9780765365071 Media Book Format Mass Market Paperback DEWEY FIC Short Title WILD CARDS V 1 WILD CARDS I Series Number 1 Series Wild Cards (Paperback) Residence Santa Fe, NM, US Imprint Tor Books Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-06-26 Edited by Martin, George R. R. Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2012-06-26 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:44413296; , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Format: Mass Market Paperback, ISBN-13: 9780765365071, Book Title: Wild Cards I, EAN: 9780765365071, Place of Publication: New York, Language: English, Weight: 272g, ST Martin's Press<

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Back in print after a decade, expanded with new original material, this is the first volume of George R. R. Martin's Wild cards shared-world series There is a secret history of the world-… More...

Back in print after a decade, expanded with new original material, this is the first volume of George R. R. Martin's Wild cards shared-world series There is a secret history of the world--a history in which an alien virus struck the Earth in the aftermath of World War II, endowing a handful of survivors with extraordinary powers. Some were called Aces--those with superhuman mental and physical abilities. Others were termed Jokers--cursed with bizarre mental or physical disabilities. Some turned their talents to the service of humanity. Others used their powers for evil. Wild Cards is their story. Originally published in 1987, "Wild Cards I "includes powerful tales by Roger Zelazny, Walter Jon Williams, Howard Waldrop, Lewis Shiner, and George R. R. Martin himself. And this new, expanded edition contains further original tales set at the beginning of the Wild Cards universe, by eminent new writers like Hugo-winner David Levine, noted screenwriter and novelist Michael Cassutt, and "New York Times "bestseller Carrie Vaughn. Media >, [PU: Tom Doherty Associates books]<