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Vintage 1970s UK science fiction paperback featuring the film tie-in cover for the 1975 movie starring James Caan.
Published by Orbit Books, a key UK sci-fi publisher of the era.
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Edition Details
Author: William Harrison
Title: Rollerball (Rollerball Murder)
Publisher: Orbit Books (UK)
Format: Mass market paperback
ISBN: 0-8600-7865-5
Publication year: 1975 (film tie-in edition)
Country: United Kingdom
Includes the famous short story “Rollerball Murder” along with a selection of 13 short stories.
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Content
Set in a corporate-controlled future, Rollerball is a brutal sport where players skate and fight for survival in a deadly televised spectacle.
The title story explores themes of control, violence, and individual identity in a dystopian society.
This collection blends science fiction, dystopia, and speculative storytelling, with the title story being one of the most recognizable sci-fi concepts of the 1970s.
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Condition
Fair vintage copy.
Notable issues:
• heavy corner wear / damage (see photos)
• cover wear and creasing
• edge wear
• small tear/damage on back corner
• general age-related wear
Binding intact and readable.
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