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The Thing by Alan Dean Foster

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Item specifics

Condition
Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. ...
Genre
Science Fiction
Narrative Type
Fiction
Type
Novel
Intended Audience
Adults
ISBN
9780552120555

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN-13
9780552120555
eBay Product ID (ePID)
88896178

Product Key Features

Book Title
The Thing
Author
Alan Dean Foster
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Books
Publication Year
1982
Number of Pages
208 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
180mm
Item Width
120mm

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Alan Dean Foster
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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VAT number: GB 363853671
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    Highly recommended. Postage and packaging were secure and timely and the item was as described with no hidden flaws and represented excellent value. A valued vendor. Delighted.
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    Arrived in a couple of days, enclosed in a large padded envelope. Accurate description of condition - a very good copy, considering its age. Price also good, for its condition. Albrecht programmed learning (c.f. Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess) book about Atari Sound & Graphics. Overall, an excellent seller.
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    Book in very good condition as advertised though pages a little browned due to age. Extremely well packed and quickly sent. Recommended seller.

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  • Excellent read, but pricey.

    The Thing...the film was met with mediocre enthusiasm when it came out but, has since become one of the iconic SCI-FI films ever, the special effects still stand up today. So, it was with interest that I wanted to read the book by Alan Dean Foster-the author of many own works and adaptations from films-these are taken from early scripts or near full filmed scripts, The Thing is one of these. The book is true to the film in around 80% of the film version, there are some differences but these still work around the visual version. As a stand alone book it works brilliantly and even, if like me, you have watched the film numerous times you can still visualise the characters and settings into the read. One downside is the price-this may have something to do with the fact that the film wasn't ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldofbooks08