1st, signed by 2(author, intro), Grand Tour 5 Moonrise by Ben Bova, Easton Press

  

Moonrise Grand Tour Book Five. By Ben Bova (signed) Frontispiece by Byron Taylor Introduction by James Gunn (signed). Description: This item is for one copy (of two available for sale) of a leatherbound hardback book published by Easton Press in 1996.

Bound in top grade black leather with 22kt gold lettering and cover design. Hubbed spine, acid neutral paper with page edges gilded, and a satin ribbon book mark sewn in. Certificate of authenticity and unused publisher supplied bookplate laid in (not attached).

Originally issued by Easton Press signed only by the author on the limitation page without inscription or personalization, I have also gotten this book signed as follows: Signed by the introduction writer on the title page without inscription or personalization. Book 430 (copy one) and 436 (copy two) of 1,100 copies issued by Easton Press as part of the Signed First Editions of Science Fiction series.

We have quite a few book autographed by Ben Bova for sale, most first edition and many with more than one autograph, use the link below to see a list. Autographed Ben Bova items for sale. Synopsis: In Bova's 21st century, any place on Earth can be reached within an hour, the development of space is a booming enterprise, and the Neo-Luddites don't like it one bit. When the CEO of Masterson Aerospace, the leader in galactic development, commits suicide, a vicious power struggle threatens to destroy the gains Masterson has made.

Publisher's Note: Moonbase--the first permanent human settlement on the Moon--was the dream of ex-astronaut Paul Stavenger. Although he did not live to see his vision become a reality, his widow, the powerful corporate head Joanna Masterson Stavenger, ensured that Moonbase would become a bustling center for manufacturing and technological development vital to all humankind--on Earth and on the Moon. Here is the story of Moonbase: the power, passion, and personalities that drive the project to fruition--and threaten to destroy it. Industry reviews: In Bova's fiction e. To Fear the Light, LJ 11/15/94, humankind's salvation is to leave Earth behind and settle a new frontier this time the moon. One of our best hard-science writers, Bova here pits the New Morality movement on Earth against the progressive nanotechnology developed by the Masterson Aerospace Company. Doug Stavenger, the founder's son, struggles to make the moonbase profitable, while his half-brother, Greg Masterson, is, determined to shut it down.

Their mother withholds the true cause of his father's death from Doug in an attempt to keep her family together. Condition: (Copy One) Binding - near fine, slight wear - mostly to the bottom board edges, a few very slight flaws to the page edge gilding, otherwise like new.

Dust jacket - none, as issued. (Copy Two) Binding - very good, slight wear - mostly to the bottom board edges, boards have a little transferred gold, a couple of slight flaws to the page edge gilding. We have moved the extensive text we used to have here to those FAQs.

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1. Book Title: Moonrise
2. Narrative Type: Fiction
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
4. Inscribed: No
5. Format: Hardcover
6. Type: Novel
7. Features: 1st Edition, Certificates of Authenticity (COA) Included, Book 430 of 1,100 Copies, Fine Leather Binding, All Page Edges Gilt, Satin Ribbon Bookmark
8. Illustrator: Byron Taylor
9. Author: Ben Bova
10. Personalized: No
11. Book Series: Grand Tour
12. Publication Year: 1996
13. Language: English
14. Signed: Yes
15. Signed By: Ben Bova, James Gunn
16. Publisher: Easton Press
17. Genre: Science Fiction