The World of Tiers, Volume 1

Overview:

  • Title: The World of Tiers, Volume 1
  • Author: Philip José Farmer
  • Year: 1981
  • Publisher: Nelson Doubleday / SFBC
  • Price: $7.98
  • Pages: 312
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Omnibus
  • Title Reference: The Maker of Universes
  • Notes:
    • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
    • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for November 1981. Originally only available as a set with Volume 2 as a single price (indicated here) for the pair.
    • Dustjacket and spine of the book gives the title as The World of Tiers, Volume One.
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from Locus #251 (December 1981).
    • "3698" printed at the bottom on the back of the dustjacket.
    • First printing has gutter code "L44" on page 311, indicates a printing in October 1981.
    • Known reprint codes: "M10" (March 1982) {PV4}; "M16" for an April 1982 printing; "N28" for a July 1983 printing (WH); no code, date thus unknown [PV3]
    • "Jacket painting by Boris Vallejo" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • No gutter code edition 1/4 bound in brown leatherette with brown boards and blue lettering