{"product_id":"the-skylark-of-space-paperback-1","title":"The Skylark of Space - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eE. E. Doc Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eVernor Vinge\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrilliant government scientist Richard Seaton discovers a remarkable faster-than-light fuel that will power his interstellar spaceship, \u003ci\u003eThe Skylark\u003c\/i\u003e. His ruthless rival, Marc DuQuesne, and the sinister World Steel Corporation will do anything to get their hands on the fuel. They kidnap Seaton's fiancée and friends, unleashing a furious pursuit and igniting a burning desire for revenge that will propel \u003ci\u003eThe Skylark\u003c\/i\u003e across the galaxy and back.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Skylark of Space\u003c\/i\u003e is the first and one of the best space operas ever written. Breezy dialogue, romantic intrigue, fallible heroes, and complicated villains infuse humanity and believability into a conflict of galactic proportions. The \u003ci\u003eAmazing Stories\u003c\/i\u003e publication of \u003ci\u003eThe Skylark of Space\u003c\/i\u003e in 1928 heralded the debut of a major new voice in American pulp science fiction and ushered in its golden age. Legions of interstellar epics have been written since that time, but none can match the wonder, dazzle, and sheer fun of the original. This commemorative edition features the author's preferred version of the story, the original illustrations by O. G. Estes Jr., and a new introduction by acclaimed science fiction writer Vernor Vinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eE. E. \"Doc\" Smith (1890-1965) was a seminal figure in the history of American science fiction. In addition to the influential Skylark series, he is the author of the Lensman series. Vernor Vinge, winner of the Hugo Award, is one of the most respected science fiction writers today. His recent novels include \u003ci\u003eA Fire upon the Deep\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Deepness in the Sky.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 159\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.52 x 5.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328149721325,"sku":"9780803292864","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/uQZtjmgBKI9780803292864.webp?v=1784887877","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/the-skylark-of-space-paperback-1","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}