"Other" by Gordon R. Dickson - 1st EDITION Hardcover w/Dustjacket - Published in 1994 by Tor - 378 pages - both book and DJ are in EXCELLENT condition. Since its beginning in 1959 as a serialization in Astounding Science Fiction, Dickson's award-winning Childe Cycle has reflected the changes in contemporary "space opera." While the early works revealed the author's skill in seamlessly melding plot complications and his deft, journalistic prose, this latest entry deals with more levels of society than did the earlier works as it follows the attempt of Bleys Ahrens and his troupe (including his brother Dahno and his right-hand woman, Antonia Lu) to encourage a grand unification of all worlds. The series has always seemed based on the idea that those who are destined to lead do so while the rest of us are the better for leaving that task to them. Here the "Great Teacher," as Ahrens is often called, and his crew visit various planets, form interplanetary alliances and continue the search for Hal Mayne, the primary hero of the Cycle. Machinations and intrigues abound, including kidnapping, drugging and threats, but Dickson's presentation is so balanced that even readers unfamiliar with Mayne's role in the series may sympathize more with him than with Ahrens-or with Henry MacLean, who joins the troupe while maintaining that the Great Teacher is guided by Satan. Remember, this book is still in EXCELLENT condition and this is a first edition. No collection of sci-fi items is complete with out this great book. Check out the scan for the great cover. You won't be disappointed. Don't get left out; this book is long out of print! NO RESERVE. All previous buyers of my sci-fi books have been completely satisfied. I have many others available; please inquire. The book will be sent via media mail in the USA to minimize shipping costs.  I will combine shipping to reduce charges for multiple items. Priority mail is also available. If interested, please inquire.  Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.com. Please see my auctions and my eBay store for a wide variety of sports and non-sports collectibles. All items are packed with care to insure safe delivery.  Please contact me if you have any questions. 

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