{"product_id":"2026770000267-secondhand-distant-worlds","title":"Distant Worlds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA science fiction anthology and work of speculative imagination, Distant Worlds presents a rich collection of stories that transport readers across the far reaches of the universe, chronicling encounters with alien civilizations, uncharted planets, and the boundless possibilities of human — and non-human — existence. Paul Collins, a celebrated figure in Australian science fiction, curates and crafts narratives that balance wonder with tension, illustrating how the genre's greatest strength lies in holding a mirror to our own world through the lens of the extraordinary. Each story uncovers something essential about ambition, survival, and the nature of discovery, rendered in prose that is both accessible and imaginatively bold. Ideal for longtime fans of classic SF and newcomers alike, the collection argues that the frontier of the imagination is the most compelling frontier of all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839422607579,"sku":"2026770000267-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/5cb22e81-327e-40d4-92fc-72e4d4059029.png?v=1780561722","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000267-secondhand-distant-worlds","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}