Andrew J. Offutt — King Dragon

New York, Ace Books, 1980. First edition. Paperback. A signed first edition copy of this Lost World science fiction adventure novel by Andrew J. Offutt. The first edition, first printing.Signed by the author to the half-title, 'For Frank S. Across the waters, Andrew J. Offutt, 4/81&apos.A gripping stand alone science fiction novel by Andrew J. Offutt, in which a planet named Jauhar al-Ajr is re-discovered, after being colonised by Earth just under one thousand years ago, when a ship was sent with embryos modified by genetic engineering, including feline and canines. One thousand years later, the planet is explored with some shocking discoveries.Illustrated throughout by Esteban Maroto.Andrew J. Offutt was a prolific author of sci-fi and fantasy. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Spine is a little age-toned. A few very light marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and clean. Author's inscription to the half-title. Near Fine . Ill.: Esteban Maroto. Near Fine .