A thrilling retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh , by one of the greatest storytellers of his generation Gilgamesh's appetite for wine, women, and warfare is insatiable. As the King of Uruk, he oppresses his people and burdens his city. To temper his excesses, the gods create Enkidu, Gilgamesh's equal, who becomes his greatest friend. Together they wander the kingdom as brothers, conquering demons until a cruel twist changes Gilgamesh's path forever. Two parts god and one part man, Gilgamesh is mortal--a fate he now ...
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A thrilling retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh , by one of the greatest storytellers of his generation Gilgamesh's appetite for wine, women, and warfare is insatiable. As the King of Uruk, he oppresses his people and burdens his city. To temper his excesses, the gods create Enkidu, Gilgamesh's equal, who becomes his greatest friend. Together they wander the kingdom as brothers, conquering demons until a cruel twist changes Gilgamesh's path forever. Two parts god and one part man, Gilgamesh is mortal--a fate he now resolves to overcome, no matter what the price. And so he embarks on another journey, in pursuit of vengeance and the ultimate prize for a mortal king: eternal life.
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Add this copy of Gilgamesh the King to cart. $12.08, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by William Morrow & Company.
Add this copy of Gilgamesh the King to cart. $19.50, fair condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by William Morrow & Company.
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Acceptable. First edition copy. Collectible-Acceptable. Good dust jacket. Former Library book. Slightly dampstained. From the collection of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. (fantasy, mythology)
Add this copy of Gilgamesh the King to cart. $30.95, like new condition, Sold by Michael Patrick McCarty, Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Castle, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by William Morrow & Co.
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Like New in Very Good jacket. Size: 8x6x1; Some edgewear to dustjacket. Recreates the legend of the demi-god Sumerian king Gilgamesh, slayer of monsters and master of unsurpassed treasures, who searches for the key to immortality. Robert Silverberg is one of science fiction's most beloved writers, and the author of such contemporary classics as Dying Inside, Downward to the Earth, and Lord Valentine's Castle. He is a past president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and the winner of five Nebula Awards and five Hugo Awards. In 2004 the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America presented him with the Grand Master Award. Silverberg is one of twenty-nine writers to have received that distinction.
Add this copy of Gilgamesh the King to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Southampton Sag Harbor Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southampton, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by William Morrow & Co.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($16.95 price intact). Published by Arbor, 1984. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
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Very Good + in Very Good + jacket. Book Book is in Very Good + condition. Boards have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Fore edges have a small amount of wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Very Good + condition. Tiny bit of shelf wear/rub. Tiniest bit of wear along the edges. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar wrapper. Thanks and Enjoy. All-Ways well boxed, All-Ways fast service.
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Add this copy of Gilgamesh the King to cart. $31.95, very good condition, Sold by SKYLARKERBOOKS rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from DAYTON, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by William Morrow & Co.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Very Good Plus Condition. Boards Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Reading Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Very Good Plus Condition. Tiniest Bit Of Wear Along The Edges. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy.
Add this copy of Gilgamesh the King to cart. $37.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by Arbor House.
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Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. Light fading to the spine, near fine, without dustwrapper. From the library of the artists Ben Shahn and Bernarda Bryson Shahn, with an estate label designed by their son, Jonathan Shahn.
Add this copy of Gilgamesh the King to cart. $37.00, good condition, Sold by Kathmandu Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Winter Park, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by Arbor House.
