THE SPACE MERCHANTS.
New York: Ballantine Books, [1953]. Octavo, cover art by Richard Powers, boards. First edition. "The ad-men run this overpopulated America of the future, a crassly materialist society which is challenged only by a weak underground movement of conservationists. Brilliantly detailed satire and exciting narrative: a joy, despite its grim theme." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 337. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-864. Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels #12. Survey of Science Fiction Literature V, pp. 2127-31]. The usual age darkening to the text pages, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with slight wear to spine ends with a tiny closed tear and crease to the base of the spine panel, spine panel has mild sun fading. (30906). Item #30906
Price: $450.00