| The Land That Time Forgot Contributor(s): Burroughs, Edgar Rice (Author), Resnick, Mike (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0803261543 ISBN-13: 9780803261549 Publisher: Bison Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1999 Annotation: One of the most popular and influential science fiction tales of all time, The Land That Time Forgot was first published in book form in 1924. Set on the lost island of Caspak in the South Pacific, this novel is a dazzling blend of imagination, daring adventure, and intriguing scientific speculation. Hidden behind towering, impassable cliffs, Caspak will not easily give up its secrets. Unique and terrible animals and peoples inhabit the island. Dinosaurs terrorize tropical jungles to the south, while menacing winged humanoids dwell in cities on a large island in the north. Caught between these threats are scattered groups of human beings. Despite their differences, however, Caspak's animals and peoples are all connected in a mysterious and marvelous way. This commemorative edition features the entire Caspak trilogy in one volume, as intended by the author. In his introduction, Mike Resnick celebrates Edgar Rice Burroughs and the timeless appeal of this story. Also included are Scott Tracy Griffin's glossary of terms from the Caspakian language, a rare map of Caspak drawn by Burroughs, and the classic J. Allen St. John illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Science Fiction - Time Travel - Fiction | Fantasy - Contemporary - Fiction | Romance - Science Fiction |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 98050000 |
| Series: Bison Frontiers of Imagination |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 5.38" W x 7.94" (1.05 lbs) 434 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 76247 Reading Level: 8.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 20.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most popular and influential science fiction tales of all time, The Land That Time Forgot was first published in book form in 1924. Set on the lost island of Caspak in the South Pacific, this novel is a dazzling blend of imagination, daring adventure, and intriguing scientific speculation. Hidden behind towering, impassable cliffs, Caspak will not easily give up its secrets. Unique and terrible animals and peoples inhabit the island. Dinosaurs terrorize tropical jungles to the south, while menacing winged humanoids dwell in cities on a large island in the north. Caught between these threats are scattered groups of human beings. Despite their differences, however, Caspak's animals and peoples are all connected in a mysterious and marvelous way. This commemorative edition features the entire Caspak trilogy in one volume, as intended by the author. In his introduction, Mike Resnick celebrates Edgar Rice Burroughs and the timeless appeal of this story. Also included are Scott Tracy Griffin's glossary of terms from the Caspakian language, a rare map of Caspak drawn by Burroughs, and the classic J. Allen St. John illustrations. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) is the world-renowned author of dozens of novels including Tarzan of the Apes. Science fiction writer Mike Resnick is the winner of five Hugo Awards and a Nebula Award. His novels include Santiago, Ivory, The Widowmaker, and Kirinyaga. |