Dying of the Light

New York: Simon & Schuster, (1977). First edition, 1st printing. 8vo. 365 pp. Original chocolate paper-covered boards, stamped in gold, in original unclipped ($9.95) dust-jacket. Almost fine. Light edge wear with wrinkling, curling to spine crown, faint rubbing, trace toning. Protected in archival mylar. Book is tight, square and firm. Light wear to edges, curling to spine ends, page edges lightly toned. Interior clean and unmarked. Signed by the author on the title page, a rare early signature.

Dust Jacket: Near Fine

Hardcover: Near Fine

“Dying of the Light is a science fiction novel by American writer George R. R. Martin, published in 1977 by Simon & Schuster. Martin's original title was After the Festival; its title was changed before its first hardcover publication.The novel was nominated for both the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1978, and the British Fantasy Award in 1979.”