STARFIRE. [New York]: Tor, [1988]. Octavo, boards. First edition. A presentation copy with signed inscription by Preuss to his editor David G. Hartwell on the title page: "For David -- / another for the shelf / that wouldn't be / there without you. -- / Many thanks, / Paul Preuss / March '88." A tale of the near future of the American space program. "Grittily described near future space adventure in which a doughty band of astronauts lands on an asteroid which has a very tight orbit around the Sun. The familial and political machinations are dull, but once in space the story flies." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 348. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#156738).
Price: $150.00
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