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The Professor was a Thief by L. Ron Hubbard~Golden Age SciFi~3 Stories~NEW~LB
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Country of Origin
- Unknown
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Age Level
- Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Subject
- Science Fiction
- Vintage
- No
- Personalize
- No
- Series
- Golden Age
- Type
- Short Stories
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- 2 stories
- ISBN
- 9781592123513
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Galaxy Press, LLC
ISBN-10
1592123511
ISBN-13
9781592123513
eBay Product ID (ePID)
58650885
Product Key Features
Book Title
Professor Was a Thief
Number of Pages
152 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies, Short Stories (Single Author), Humorous / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Stories Collection
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Item Length
5.4 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-287653
Reviews
"As part of The Professor Was a Thief book, you'll find two additional stories, 'Battle of Wizards' and 'The Dangerous Dimension,' round out this collection, reminding listeners that though Hubbard wrote science fiction, he often had a great sense of humor. The integration of sound effects, musical score and a full cast nostalgically harkens listeners back to the world of old-time radio. The main narrator carries the brunt of all three stories with a pitch and edge to his voice that is quite evocative of pulp fiction and while in other stories might feel overdramatic, firs perfectly well with Hubbard's tone." -Publishers Weekly, “As part of The Professor Was a Thief book, you'll find two additional stories, ‘Battle of Wizards’ and ‘The Dangerous Dimension,’ round out this collection, reminding listeners that though Hubbard wrote science fiction, he often had a great sense of humor. The integration of sound effects, musical score and a full cast nostalgically harkens listeners back to the world of old-time radio. The main narrator carries the brunt of all three stories with a pitch and edge to his voice that is quite evocative of pulp fiction and while in other stories might feel overdramatic, firs perfectly well with Hubbard’s tone.� – Publishers Weekly, ." . . the adventure ones are just so much fun, that you wish there were more things written like them." --Kevin J. Anderson, ". . . the adventure ones are just so much fun, that you wish there were more things written like them." --Kevin J. Anderson, "As part of The Professor Was a Thief book, you'll find two additional stories, 'Battle of Wizards' and 'The Dangerous Dimension,' round out this collection, reminding listeners that though Hubbard wrote science fiction, he often had a great sense of humor. The integration of sound effects, musical score and a full cast nostalgically harkens listeners back to the world of old-time radio. The main narrator carries the brunt of all three stories with a pitch and edge to his voice that is quite evocative of pulp fiction and while in other stories might feel overdramatic, firs perfectly well with Hubbard's tone." --Publishers Weekly, ." . . the adventure ones are just so much fun, that you wish there were more things written like them." -Kevin J. Anderson, "As part of The Professor Was a Thief book, you'll find two additional stories, 'Battle of Wizards' and 'The Dangerous Dimension,' round out this collection, reminding listeners that though Hubbard wrote science fiction, he often had a great sense of humor. The integration of sound effects, musical score and a full cast nostalgically harkens listeners back to the world of old-time radio. The main narrator carries the brunt of all three stories with a pitch and edge to his voice that is quite evocative of pulp fiction and while in other stories might feel overdramatic, firs perfectly well with Hubbard's tone." --Publishers Weekly, "As part of The Professor Was a Thief book, you'll find two additional stories, 'Battle of Wizards' and 'The Dangerous Dimension,' round out this collection, reminding listeners that though Hubbard wrote science fiction, he often had a great sense of humor. The integration of sound effects, musical score and a full cast nostalgically harkens listeners back to the world of old-time radio. The main narrator carries the brunt of all three stories with a pitch and edge to his voice that is quite evocative of pulp fiction and while in other stories might feel overdramatic, firs perfectly well with Hubbard's tone." Publishers Weekly
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Sixth Grade
Dewey Decimal
813/352
Edition Description
Special
Synopsis
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Empire State Building has vanished into thin air and all hell is breaking loose in New York City! What?s the story? One grizzled old newspaper reporter known simply as Pop is on top of it ... and better stay there, because his job is on the line. But how do you track down someone who can break the laws of physics? Pop won?t let go until he gets at the truth ... no matter how strange or astounding it is. The city that never sleeps comes vibrantly to life as The Professor Was a Thief takes you on a magical mystery tour of one of the greatest disappearing acts ever., The Empire State Building has vanished into thin air! Gone, too, are Grant?s Tomb and Grand Central Station, and all hell is breaking loose in New York City! One grizzled old newspaper reporter known simply as Pop?a role made for Walter Matthau?is on top of it . . . and better stay there, because his livelihood is on the line. If Pop fails to get to the bottom of the vanishing landmarks, his job will disappear as well, not to mention the fate of Earth's remaining landmarks and the missing people within. Battle of the Wizards: When the natives of planet Deltoid refuse to grant mining rights to the Galactic Council, and invasion by force is impossible, a Battle of Wizards is the only option. An epic battle between science and magic unfolds with an entire planet hanging in the balance. ?A biting sci-fi satire.? ?JG Dangerous Dimension: A mathematics professor who discovers an equation that enables him to teleport anywhere he can imagine ? even if he doesn?t want to go. By the spring of 1938, L. Ron Hubbard?s stature as a writer was well established. As author and critic Robert Silverberg puts it: he had become a ?master of the art of narrative.? Hubbard?s editors urged him to apply his gift for succinct characterization, original plot, deft pacing and imaginative action to a genre that was new, and essentially foreign, to him?science fiction and fantasy. The rest is Sci-Fi history., Extra Extra Read all about it The Empire State Building has vanished into thin air Gone, too, are Grant's Tomb and Grand Central Station, and all hell is breaking loose in New York City What's the story? One grizzled old newspaper reporter known simply as Pop is on top of it ... and better stay there, because his livelihood is on the line. If Pop fails to get to the bottom of the vanishing landmarks, his job will disappear as well--and land in the hands of the newspaper publisher's son-in-law. Any cub reporter could find a someone breaking the laws of the city, but tracking down a suspect who's breaking the laws of physics is a different story altogether. But Pop's like a dog with a bone, and he won't let go until he gets at the truth ... no matter how strange or astounding it is. In the end, he gets a lesson in larceny, proving that when you get down to business, size really does matter. Also features the science fiction adventures "Battle of Wizards," in which an epic battle between science and magic unfolds with an entire planet hanging in the balance; and Hubbard''s first published foray into science fiction and fantasy, "The Dangerous Dimension," the story of a mathematics professor who discovers an equation that enables him to teleport anywhere he can imagine ... even if he doesn't want to go. The city that never sleeps comes vibrantly to life as The Professor Was a Thief takes you on a magical mystery tour of one of the greatest disappearing acts ever.
LC Classification Number
PS3515.U1417L37 2006
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- r***e (182)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseItem is as pictured. Shipped quickly. I will say that it's an NES box and it was shipped in a bubble mailer which feels like a higher risk for damage. But it arrived just fine.Solstice Quest for the Staff of Demnos - Nintendo NES~Game and Box ~LBDLW (#203898087885)
- 7***7 (675)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat Ebayer, fast delivery, & received exactly what was listed.
- g***g (119)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseShipping time was reasonable. Packaging 📦 was cared for. Item is as described. Great $ value $. Compared to all the other copies of this game. Thanks...Double Dragon II The Revenge-Nintendo NES 1985~Game Only~LBDLJ (#203916805117)