A stunning, signed, first edition from the Easton Press. Dragonsdawn is a 1988 science fiction novel by Anne McCaffrey that serves as a prequel to the Dragonriders of Pern series. It chronicles the original colonization of the planet Pern by humans and their struggle for survival against the deadly, sky-falling Thread. The story details how the colonists genetically engineer the native fire lizards into the large, telepathic dragons that become Pern's protectors.
 
Plot summary
 
Colonization: Over 6,000 colonists travel to Pern to establish a new, low-tech agricultural society.
 
The Threat: The colony is threatened by "Thread," a deadly, silver, spore-like substance that falls from the sky and consumes all organic matter.
 
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- Fully bound in genuine leather.
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine.
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.
- Sewn pages – not just glued like ordinary books.
- Satin-ribbon page marker.
- Gilded page ends.
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
- Rigorous inspection at every stage ensures adherence to our exacting standards.
- Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.