Steppe by Piers Anthony – 1985 First Tor Printing, Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Steppe by Piers Anthony is a science fiction adventure that blends ninth-century history with a far-future intergalactic setting. This 1985 First Tor Printing hardcover retains its dust jacket and features striking cover art by renowned fantasy artist Boris Vallejo.

The story follows Alp, a cunning Turkish warrior who is abducted at the point of death by a mysterious race known as the Galactics. He is transported into an elaborate adventure game called Steppe, where participants compete within a recreated version of his own historical era. Using the survival skills and instincts that once kept him alive on Earth, Alp must adapt to a strange new world where history, technology, and alien motives collide.

A distinctive choice for collectors of vintage science fiction, Piers Anthony novels, Tor first printings, and Boris Vallejo cover art.

Hardcover, Very Good