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Title: The Weapon Shops of Isher Title Record # 877
Author: A. E. van Vogt
Date: 1951-00-00
Type: NOVEL
Series: Weapon Shops of Isher
Series Number: 1
Webpages: Wikipedia-EN
Language: English
Note: A fixup novel collecting the stories "The Seesaw" (1941), "The Weapon Shop" (1942) and "The Weapon Shops of Isher" (1949).
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Other Titles

Translations Translated Serializations
Year Language Title
1955Translated version of The Weapon Shops of Isher. Translated by Bo Johnson, but missing Epilogue
Swedish Tidsmaskinen
1960Translated by Lothar Heinecke. DON'T MERGE with the same-titled later translation.
German
Die Waffenhändler von Isher?Die Waffenhaendler von Isher
1961Translated by Michel Deutsch.
French Les armureries d'Isher
1967Translated by Wulf H. Bergner
German
Die Waffenhändler von Isher?Die Waffenhaendler von Isher
1971Translated by Ugo Malaguti
Italian I negozi d'armi
1973Translated by M. K. Stuyter S.J.
Dutch De arsenalen van Isher
1978Translated by Riccardo Valla
Italian I negozi d'armi
1978Translated by Mieke Meuldrager-Ezelin. Exactly the same translation as the 1st printing, there credited to M.K. Stuyter S.J. Both could be pseudonyms.
Dutch De arsenalen van Isher
1980
  • Translated by Bo Johnson
  • Same translation as from 1955, but with changed title and included Epilogue
Swedish
Vapenhandlarna från Isher?Vapenhandlarna fran Isher
1980Translated by Riccardo Valla
Italian Le armi di Isher
1992Translated by Andrei Bantaș
Romanian Arsenalele din Isher
1996Translated by Maria Luzia Machado
Portuguese As armas dos rebeldes de Isher
1998Translated by Oana Negureanu
Romanian Arsenalele din Isher
2004Translated by Riccardo Valla
Italian Le armi di Isher [as by Alfred E. van Vogt]
Year Language Title
1953Translated by Rosetta Colli
Italian Le armi di Isher (Complete Novel)

Publications

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Title Date Author/Editor Publisher/Pub. Series ISBN/Catalog ID Price Pages Format Type Cover Artist Verif
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1951-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Greenberg (A Corwin Book)  
$2.75?$: US dollar
231
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
novel Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1952-09-00 A. E. van Vogt Weidenfeld & Nicolson (Science Fiction Shelf)  
9/6?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling. Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g. 3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters of a shilling).
231
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
novel Checkmark
I Romanzi di Urania #12 1953-03-20 ed. Giorgio Monicelli Mondadori 12
Lit 150?Lit: Italian lira
160
digest?Digest-size magazine, including both standard digest size, at about 7" by 4.5", and also large digest, such as recent issues of Asimov's, which are about 8.25" by 5.125".
mag Curt Caesar Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1954-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Nova Publications Ltd. (Nova Science Fiction Novels) NS1
2/-?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling. Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g. 3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters of a shilling).
159
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Gerard Quinn Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher / Gateway to Elsewhere 1954-04-00 Murray Leinster, A. E. van Vogt Ace Books (Ace Double #D-53) D-53
$0.35?$: US dollar
179+
139
dos?Dos-a-dos or tete-beche formatted paperback books, such as Ace Doubles and Capra Press back-to-back books.
omni Harry Barton Checkmark
Tidsmaskinen 1955-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Lindqvist (Atomböckerna)  
skr 6.75?skr: Swedish krona (crown)
188
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep.
novel
Björn Karlström?Bjoern Karlstroem
Checkmark
A Treasury of Great Science Fiction, Volume One 1959-11-00 ed. Anthony Boucher Doubleday  
$5.95?$: US dollar
527
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
anth Sydney Butchkes  
A Treasury of Great Science Fiction, Volume One 1960-02-00 ed. Anthony Boucher Doubleday / SFBC  
$2.20?$: US dollar
527
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
anth Sydney Butchkes Checkmark
Die Waffenhändler von Isher?Die Waffenhaendler von Isher
1960-11-25 A. E. van Vogt Moewig (Terra Sonderband #35) TSB35
DM 1.00?DM: German (Deutsche) mark
94
digest?Digest-size magazine, including both standard digest size, at about 7" by 4.5", and also large digest, such as recent issues of Asimov's, which are about 8.25" by 5.125".
novel Johnny Bruck Checkmark
Les armureries d'Isher 1961-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Gallimard (Le Rayon Fantastique #86)     253
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1961-01-00 A. E. van Vogt Ace Books D-482
$0.35?$: US dollar
178
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Checkmark
Les armureries d'Isher / Les fabricants d'armes 1965-10-30 A. E. van Vogt OPTA (Club du Livre d'Anticipation #2)     xxvi+
379
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
omni  
Urania #432 1966-04-17 ed. Carlo Fruttero, Franco Lucentini Mondadori 432
Lit 200?Lit: Italian lira
192
digest?Digest-size magazine, including both standard digest size, at about 7" by 4.5", and also large digest, such as recent issues of Asimov's, which are about 8.25" by 5.125".
mag Karel Thole Checkmark
Die Waffenhändler von Isher?Die Waffenhaendler von Isher
1967-08-00 A. E. van Vogt Heyne (Heyne Science Fiction & Fantasy #3100) 3100
DM 2.40?DM: German (Deutsche) mark
183
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Richard Powers Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1969-10-00 A. E. van Vogt New English Library 0-450-00387-6
5/-?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling. Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g. 3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters of a shilling).
127
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Bruce Pennington Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1969-11-00 A. E. van Vogt Ace Books 0-441-87855-5 / 87855
$0.60?$: US dollar
156
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel John Schoenherr Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1970-07-00 A. E. van Vogt New English Library 0-450-00387-6
5/-?Prior to decimilisation (1968-1971), UK books were priced in shillings, or shillings and pence, where 20 shillings equals one pound and 12 old pence equals one shilling. Shillings were indicated with a variety of suffixes, e.g. 3s, 3', 3", 3/ all mean 3 shillings. Any number after that is additional pence, usually 6 (half a shilling) but sometimes 3 or 9 (a quarter of a shilling or three-quarters of a shilling).
127
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Bruce Pennington Checkmark
Le armi di Isher 1971-09-00 A. E. van Vogt Libra Editrice (I Classici della Fantascienza #5) 5
Lit 6,000?Lit: Italian lira
606
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
omni Allison  
Les armureries d'Isher 1972-00-00 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #439)     312
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Tibor Csernus  
Les armureries d'Isher 1972-00-00 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #439)     312
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Tibor Csernus  
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1973-02-00 A. E. van Vogt New English Library 0-450-01463-0
£0.30?£: UK pound
127
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Bruce Pennington Checkmark
De arsenalen van Isher 1973-02-00 A. E. van Vogt Meulenhoff (M=SF #56) 90-290-0105-4   192
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Frans Erkelens Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1973-11-00 A. E. van Vogt Ace Books 87856
$0.95?$: US dollar
156
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Bart Forbes Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1974-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Ace Books 87857
$1.25?$: US dollar
156
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Bart Forbes Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1974-04-00 A. E. van Vogt New English Library 0-450-01463-0
£0.30?£: UK pound
127
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Checkmark
Les armureries d'Isher 1977-06-10 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #439)     312
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Siudmak  
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1977-08-00 A. E. van Vogt Pocket Books 0-671-81354-4
C$1.50?C$: Canadian dollar
191
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Adams Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1977-08-00 A. E. van Vogt Pocket Books 0-671-81354-4
$1.50?$: US dollar
191
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Adams Checkmark
Le armi di Isher 1978-06-00 A. E. van Vogt Editrice Nord (Cosmo Serie Oro. Classici della Narrativa di Fantascienza #33)  
Lit 5,000?Lit: Italian lira
xiv+
454
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
omni Vincent Di Fate  
De arsenalen van Isher + De wapensmeden 1978-09-00 A. E. van Vogt Meulenhoff (M=SF #56/57) 90-290-0828-8   384
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
omni Paul Lehr Checkmark
Die Waffenhändler von Isher?Die Waffenhaendler von Isher
1979-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Heyne (Heyne Science Fiction & Fantasy #3100) 3-453-30551-5
DM 3.80?DM: German (Deutsche) mark
183
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Karel Thole Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1979-08-00 A. E. van Vogt New English Library 0-450-04516-1
£0.75?£: UK pound
127
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Paul Monteagle Checkmark
Die Waffenhändler von Isher?Die Waffenhaendler von Isher
1980-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Heyne (Heyne Science Fiction & Fantasy #3100) 3-453-30551-5
DM 4.80?DM: German (Deutsche) mark
183
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Karel Thole Checkmark
Vapenhandlarna från Isher?Vapenhandlarna fran Isher
1980-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Delta (Stockholm) (Delta Science Fiction #115) 91-7228-240-1   193
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep.
novel Checkmark
Le armi di Isher 1980-05-00 A. E. van Vogt Euroclub (Grandi Scrittori di Fantascienza #1,3/4)     xiv+
452
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
omni Cesare Reggiani  
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1980-07-00 A. E. van Vogt Pocket Books 0-671-83429-0
$1.95?$: US dollar
191
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Gerry Daly Checkmark
The Weapon Shops of Isher 1981-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Pocket Books 0-671-43129-3
$2.25?$: US dollar
191
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Gerry Daly Checkmark
Die Waffenhändler von Isher?Die Waffenhaendler von Isher
1981-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Heyne (Heyne Science Fiction & Fantasy #3100) 3-453-30551-5
DM 4.80?DM: German (Deutsche) mark
183
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Karel Thole  
De arsenalen van Isher + De wapensmeden 1981-09-00 A. E. van Vogt Meulenhoff (M=SF #56/57) 90-290-0828-8   384
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
omni Paul Lehr Checkmark
Les armureries d'Isher 1981-10-15 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #439) 2-277-12439-7   312
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Siudmak  
Les armureries d'Isher 1984-10-15 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #439) 2-277-11439-1   311
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Siudmak  
Les armureries d'Isher 1986-02-28 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #439) 2-277-11439-1   217
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Siudmak  
Les armureries d'Isher 1987-12-07 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #439) 2-277-11439-1   217
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Siudmak  
The Weapon Shops of Isher and The Weapon Makers 1988-04-00 A. E. van Vogt New English Library 0-450-42270-4
£2.50?£: UK pound
265
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
omni Checkmark
Les portes de l'éternité 1990-02-00 A. E. van Vogt
Presses de la Cité?Presses de la Cite
(Presses de la Cité - Omnibus)
2-258-03032-3
F135.00?F: French frank
lvi+
857
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep.
omni Alain Lambert  
Les armureries d'Isher 1991-03-22 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #439) 2-277-11439-1   217
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Siudmak  
Arsenalele din Isher 1992-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Editura Nemira (Nautilus #004) 973-95576-9-4   158
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep.
novel  
Les armureries d'Isher 1993-11-05 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #439) 2-277-11439-1   217
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Siudmak Checkmark
Midas / Die Waffenhändler von Isher 1994-00-00 Wolfgang Jeschke, A. E. van Vogt Das Beste (Unterwegs in die Welt von Morgen #139) 3-87070-479-9
DM 33.90?DM: German (Deutsche) mark
383
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
omni  
As armas dos rebeldes de Isher 1996-00-00 A. E. van Vogt
Publicações Europa-América?Publicacoes Europa-America
(Livros de Bolso, série Ficção Científica #224)
972-1-04216-1   144
unknown?The publication record was created from a secondary source and the publication format is unknown.
novel  
Arsenalele din Isher. Făuritorii de arme?Arsenalele din Isher. Fauritorii de arme
1998-00-00 A. E. van Vogt Editura Antet (Antet S.F.) 973-8058-01-5
Lei 12,00?Lei: Romanian leu
288
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep.
omni  
The Empire of Isher 2000-06-00 A. E. van Vogt Orb / SFBC 0-7394-1124-1 / 03318
$11.98?$: US dollar
352
hc?Hardcover. Used for all hardbacks of any size.
omni Vincent Di Fate Checkmark
The Empire of Isher 2000-07-00 A. E. van Vogt Orb 0-312-87500-2
$14.95?$: US dollar
352
tp?Trade paperback. Any softcover book which is at least 7.25" (or 19 cm) tall, or at least 4.5" (11.5 cm) wide/deep.
omni Vincent Di Fate  
Les marchands d'armes 2003-02-03 A. E. van Vogt J'ai Lu (J'ai Lu - Science Fiction #6791) 2-290-32568-6   523
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
omni E. Gorinstein  
Le armi di Isher 2004-09-00 Alfred E. van Vogt Mondadori (Urania Collezione #20) 20
€4.90?€: Euro
276
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
novel Franco Brambilla  
The Weapon Shops of Isher 2013-11-19 A. E. van Vogt Agency Editions 978-1-940392-02-8
$3.99?$: US dollar
 
ebook?Used for all electronic formats, including but not limited to EPUB, eReader, HTML, iBook, Mobipocket, and PDF.
novel  
The Weapon Shops of Isher and The Weapon Makers date unknown A. E. van Vogt New English Library 0-450-05122-6
£1.00?£: UK pound
141+
127
pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
omni Paul Monteagle , Paul Monteagle , Tim White Checkmark
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