Aelita, or, The decline of Mars

Alexei Tolstoy

Original title: Aelita / Аэлита

earliest edition we have, 1981 Macmillan, 1981 hardcover 167 pages

A 1921 Soviet science-fiction classic involves the adventures of space travelers Los and Gusev, who discover an ancient civilization on Mars, become embroiled in the intrigues of its court, and participate in a surprising climax.

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Leland Fetzer 1 printing we hold · 1985 · Ardis

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Aelita, or, The decline of Mars paperback · 1985 · Ardis · 176 pages
Aelita hardcover · 1981 · Macmillan · 167 pages

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