Scott Card, Orson (1985) ‘Ender’s Game’; ‘Speaker for the Dead’; ‘Xenocide’; and ‘Children of the Mind’ signed first edition set

Orson Scott Card (1985-1996) ‘Ender’s Game’ quartet (Ender Saga), US first editions, first printings, published by Tor Book. All four books are signed by author Card. The true first editions of the military science fiction masterpiece which won the Hugo and Nebula Award for best novel in the mid 80s for the first two books in the series which back then was unprecedented. You will get:

• ‘Ender’s Game’ (1985), US first edition, first printing, published by Tor Book. Signed and inscribed by Card around the time of publication “Pat – A child-rearing guide for the child-rearing experts – if you are into military schools – [signature]”. In fine condition with absolutely no flaws as pictured. Winner of the 1985 Nebula and 1986 Hugo Award
• ‘Speaker for the Dead’ (1986), US first edition, first printing, published by Tor Book. Signed and inscribed by Card around the time of publication “Pat – Hope you can find the trees in this forest! [signature]”. A fine copy with no flaws. Winner of the 1986 Nebula and 1987 Hugo and Locus Award
• ‘Xenocide’ (1991), US first edition, first printing, published by Tor Book. Signed by Card on the half title page without further inscriptions. Notice how by then Card’s signature changed into his characteristic squiggle. Fine condition
• ‘Children of the Mind’, US first edition, first printing, published by Tor Book. Signed by Card on the half title page without further inscriptions. Near fine condition with one corner bump to the lower front board.

A great set of one of the most loved and seminal sci-fi series of all time. ‘Ender’s Game was adapted in 2013 starring Harrison Ford