Goldsboro Books
Strata
Strata
Publisher Colin Smythe
Genre:
Publication date:
Available from:
- Unsigned
- UK First Edition
- First Printing
- Hardcover
Out of stock
Couldn't load pickup availability
Limited Edition Copies
View full details
-
Professionally Packed
All of our books that have a dust wrapper are covered in clear protective, removable film and are packed professionally in bubble wrap and a box for shipping so that they reach you in perfect condition.
-
Book Condition & Notes
A near-fine first edition of Sir Terry Pratchett's second book. In the original green binding with gold lettering. There are several very slight wrinkles to the first 6 pages, but otherwise, an unblemished copy. In a near fine, unclipped dust jacket, with a small strip of sun discoloration along the top of the back cover.
PLEASE NOTE: This book is located in our Brighton store and may take longer for delivery.
About the book
THE COMPANY BUILDS PLANETS.
Kin Arad is a high-ranking official of the Company. After twenty-one decades of living, and with the help of memory surgery, she is at the top of her profession. Discovering two of her employees have placed a fossilized plesiosaur in the wrong stratum, not to mention the fact it is holding a placard which reads, 'End Nuclear Testing Now', doesn't dismay the woman who built a mountain range in the shape of her initials during her own high-spirited youth.
But then came discovery of something which did intrigue Kin Arad. A flat earth was something new...
Collapsible content
About the Author
Terry Pratchett
Collapsible content
GPSR EU Safety Information
1. Manufacturer Contact Information
Goldsboro Books Ltd - 23-27 Cecil Court, London, WC2N4EZ, enquiries@goldsborobooks.com, 02074979230
2. EU Authorised Representative Information
Easy Access System Europe - Mustamäe tee 50, 10621 Tallinn, Estonia, gpsr.requests@easproject.com
3. Safety Warnings
Not applicable
Journal & Events
-
Recent Acquisitions at Goldsboro Books (Volume ...
Rebecca McDonnellFollowing the enthusiastic response to the first two instalments of our Recent Acquisitions series, we are pleased to present a further selection of collectible first editions and sought-after works. This...
Rebecca McDonnellRecent Acquisitions at Goldsboro Books (Volume ...
Following the enthusiastic response to the first two instalments of our Recent Acquisitions series, we are pleased to present a further selection of collectible first editions and sought-after works. This...
-
Six New Authors Announced for The Fellowship Fe...
Rebecca McDonnellThe Fellowship Festival is continuing to grow, and today we're delighted to reveal six more authors who will be joining us in Brighton this October. Designed for readers who love...
Rebecca McDonnellSix New Authors Announced for The Fellowship Fe...
The Fellowship Festival is continuing to grow, and today we're delighted to reveal six more authors who will be joining us in Brighton this October. Designed for readers who love...
-
Fresh Ink: August 2026 Revealed
Rebecca McDonnellWhy We Chose Venus, Vanishing for Fresh Ink, August 2026 For Fresh Ink, we’re always searching for debut novels that combine literary ambition with irresistible storytelling; books which transport readers...
Rebecca McDonnellFresh Ink: August 2026 Revealed
Why We Chose Venus, Vanishing for Fresh Ink, August 2026 For Fresh Ink, we’re always searching for debut novels that combine literary ambition with irresistible storytelling; books which transport readers...
-
Fellowship: August 2026 Revealed
Rebecca McDonnellFor August 2026’s Fellowship selection, we wanted a story that showcases everything we love about the genre at its most ambitious: sweeping political intrigue, unforgettable characters, rich world-building, and the...
Rebecca McDonnellFellowship: August 2026 Revealed
For August 2026’s Fellowship selection, we wanted a story that showcases everything we love about the genre at its most ambitious: sweeping political intrigue, unforgettable characters, rich world-building, and the...
