A romantic tale follows a space swashbuckler and conman as he travels from world to world, plying his trade, drinking in wild bars, and flirting with women.
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A romantic tale follows a space swashbuckler and conman as he travels from world to world, plying his trade, drinking in wild bars, and flirting with women.
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Fine. 1st ed/1st pr. Book is square, solid, and unread. No remainder marks. This book is so sharp it could slice even Superman's skin--you'll shout up, up, and away with glee when it arrives at your door!
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Very Good. Standard used condition May have some wear, highlighting, notes, creasing, previous owner's name, different cover images, etc (the dust cover may be missing) Might be ex-library book Fast & reliable delivery Exceptional customer service May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability X036.
Ports of Call is Jack Vance at his best, as he eloquently relates the mishaps and faux pas that Myron Tany and the crew of the Glicca become entangled with as they journey from planet to planet, dealing with various strange, almost alien human cultures. Like other works by Jack Vance, Ports of Call is filled with incredibly colorful characters who speak in the unique yet addicting "Vancean" style - occasionally letting out quips that you would expect in a Shakespearean play rather than a novel set in the distant future, yet somehow Vance makes it work. Ports of Call does not build up to a climactic ending, but rather whisks along at a steady pace until it abruptly ends, leaving the reader thirsting for more, which Vance attempts to satisfy in the sequel novel, Lurulu.
