{"product_id":"future-times-three-by-rene-barjavel-1968-award-books-vintage-science-fiction-paperback-translated-classic","title":"Future Times Three by René Barjavel | 1968 Award Books Vintage Science Fiction Paperback | Translated Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: René Barjavel\u003cbr\u003eTranslator: Margaret Sansone Scouten\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Award Books \/ Universal Publishing \u0026amp; Distributing Corp.\u003cbr\u003ePlace: New York\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1968\u003cbr\u003eEdition\/Statement: First Award Books Edition\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vintage Mass Market Paperback\u003cbr\u003eCover Art: Uncredited\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good vintage condition. An attractive, well-preserved copy with bright cover graphics and a tight, square binding. Moderate shelf and edge wear consistent with age, including light rubbing to the covers and extremities. Interior pages are clean with uniform age toning. Carefully evaluated using recognized bookselling standards and protected in an archival-quality sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great overlooked masterpieces of European science fiction, \u003cstrong\u003eFuture Times Three\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLe Voyageur Imprudent\u003c\/em\u003e) introduced English-speaking readers to the remarkable imagination of French author \u003cstrong\u003eRené Barjavel\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the pioneers of modern speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in France, this visionary novel follows a scientist's astonishing experiments with time travel, carrying its protagonist from humanity's distant past to unimaginably remote futures where civilization has evolved into forms beyond recognition. Long before time travel became a staple of popular science fiction, Barjavel explored paradox, destiny, evolution, and the consequences of altering history with philosophical depth and literary sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many American science fiction paperbacks of the era, \u003cem\u003eFuture Times Three\u003c\/em\u003e represents the growing influence of translated European speculative fiction during the late 1960s. Early Award Books editions are increasingly difficult to locate, particularly in collectible condition, and remain highly desirable among collectors of classic science fiction and international speculative literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e René Barjavel is widely regarded as one of France's foundational science fiction authors. His English-language paperbacks were printed in comparatively small numbers and remain considerably scarcer than contemporary American science fiction titles. This carefully evaluated copy has been accurately described using recognized bookselling standards and is preserved in an archival-quality protective sleeve, making it an excellent addition to any vintage science fiction collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Debs Book Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44330180542644,"sku":"SF-18","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/9279\/1220\/files\/futuretimescover.jpg?v=1785695412","url":"https:\/\/debsbookparadise.com\/products\/future-times-three-by-rene-barjavel-1968-award-books-vintage-science-fiction-paperback-translated-classic","provider":"Debs Book Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}