First came the spoors, falling from the heavens and planting giant green vines that slowly take over, smothering all life they come into contact with. For a small band of farmers in Northern Minnesota, it seems like a biblical plague -- a curse from the heavens sent to destroy mankind. But when the robotic destroyers follow, it is clearly the result of a horrific extraterrestrial visitation.Buddy Anderson returns to his hometown of Tassel, Minnesota to join his father, erstwhile mayor, and messianic preacher in his attempts ...
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First came the spoors, falling from the heavens and planting giant green vines that slowly take over, smothering all life they come into contact with. For a small band of farmers in Northern Minnesota, it seems like a biblical plague -- a curse from the heavens sent to destroy mankind. But when the robotic destroyers follow, it is clearly the result of a horrific extraterrestrial visitation.Buddy Anderson returns to his hometown of Tassel, Minnesota to join his father, erstwhile mayor, and messianic preacher in his attempts to save the remaining residents of this small town, and perhaps on the whole earth. As the plants encroach on humanity and crush out its means of sustenance, people struggle to maintain some humanity amidst catastrophic circumstances. Can they continue to survive in the face of such daunting odds or are they destined to play out the last act of the drama of humanity?In The Genocides, Thomas M. Disch has produced one of the classics of science fiction and a worthy successor to The War of the Worlds and The Day of the Triffids.
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Add this copy of The Genocides to cart. $15.32, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1968 by Panther Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Genocides to cart. $525.02, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1967 by Ronald Whiting and Wheaton.
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Penny Carey. Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. A scarce copy of Disch's first novel, being a truly powerful work of science fiction. First English edition. With the original illustrated dustwrapper by Penny Carey. In original cloth covered binding with original illustrated unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, cloth is generally smart, though with the spine very slightly cocked. Dustwrapper is smart, with only some light chipping, and minor sunning to the rear. Internally, firmly bound and bright, with instances of light scattered foxing. Near Fine.
Add this copy of The Genocides to cart. $19.60, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.
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Add this copy of The Genocides to cart. $17.98, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Pocket Books.
Add this copy of The Genocides to cart. $17.98, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Pocket Books.
Add this copy of The Genocides to cart. $17.98, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Pocket Books.
Add this copy of The Genocides to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by Chris Korczak, Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Easthampton, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1965 by Berkley.
Add this copy of The Genocides to cart. $21.55, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2000 by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.
Add this copy of The Genocides to cart. $23.00, very good condition, Sold by Common Crow Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1965 by Berkley.
