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Anne McCaffrey (Author)
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Publication Date: October 12, 1988 | Series: Pern
Finally together in one volume, the first three books in the world's most beloved science fiction series, THE DRAGONRIDERS OF PERN, by Anne McCaffrey, one of the great science fiction writers of all time: DRAGONFLIGHT, DRAGONQUEST, THE WHITE DRAGON. Those who know these extraordinary tales will be able to re-visit with Lessa, F'lar, Ruth, Lord Jaxon, and all the others. And for those just discovering this magical place, there are incomparable tales of danger, deceit, and daring, just waiting to be explored..

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Anne McCaffrey's Pern is one of the most memorable worlds in science fiction and fantasy. Humans and their flying dragon companions live in fear of thread, a caustic, deadly material that falls sporadically from space. But when the thread doesn't fall for a long time, people become complacent, forgetting that it is the brave dragonriders who can save them from the periodic threat. But when the thread falls, human and dragon heroes must fight the scourge. This edition encompasses the first three unforgettable novels of McCaffrey's epic series: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The White Dragon.

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Finally together in one volume, the first three books in the world's most beloved science fiction series, THE DRAGONRIDERS OF PERN, by Anne McCaffrey, one of the great science fiction writers of all time: DRAGONFLIGHT, DRAGONQUEST, THE WHITE DRAGON. Those who know these extraordinary tales will be able to re-visit with Lessa, F'lar, Ruth, Lord Jaxon, and all the others. And for those just discovering this magical place, there are incomparable tales of danger, deceit, and daring, just waiting to be explored..

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  • Paperback: 832 pages
  • Publisher: Del Rey; Book Club (BCE/BOMC) edition (October 12, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345340248
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345340245
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.4 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Anne McCaffrey
Anne McCaffrey, the Hugo Award-winning author of the bestselling Dragonriders of Pern® novels, is one of science fiction's most popular authors. With Elizabeth Ann Scarborough she co-authored Changelings and Maelstrom, Books One and Two of The Twins of Petaybee. McCaffrey lives in a house of her own design, Dragonhold-Underhill, in County Wicklow, Ireland.

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197 of 200 people found the following review helpful
By Nathan
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In The Dragonriders of Pern, Anne McCaffrey creates a stunning and richly detailed world. It's clear on reading these stories that they are very dear to McCaffrey's heart. Her blend of science, music and human drama are supported by a wholly believable mythology which bridges the gap between our earth and Pern.

Unfortunately, this edition was hastily thrown together without any regard for the author's hard work. On seemingly every page there are typographical errors so severe that McCaffrey's spell is broken. Character names constantly shift spelling. Words are misspelled, mixed up and changed to the point that the prose completely falls apart. At times geographic locations on Pern are switched with character names...this is a work of Science Fiction/Fantasy but when the place where you live starts talking all believability goes out the window. The sloppy editing of the edition was so bad I ended up buying individual copies of Dragonflight, Dragonquest and The White Dragon. I noticed none of the errors I saw in the three-in-one volume.

I highly recommend reading Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The White Dragon, but save yourself the confusion and disappointment of this three-in-one edition. Buy each separately.

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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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I read these books years ago. I am glad to say I enjoyed rereading them just as much now as I did then. However, as at least one other reviewer noted, this is a lousy edition. There are numerous typographical errors that totally ruin the joy of a good read. Read these books, just not this edition.
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There is no better book November 26, 2002
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Ever since I first picked up this book, Anne McCaffrey has been my favorite author. The Pern series is the most incredible I have ever read, from the majestic, yet empathetic dragons to the likable and unique characters who ride them. I cannot begin to calculate the number of times I have read and re-read the Pern series, especially these first three books. Anne McCaffrey pulls off wonders with her writing -- no other author could have concocted or done justice to Pern and its people as she does. Lessa especially is such an intricate, complicated, and wonderful character that I would have loved this book if she were the only detailed character, and I look to her as my first role-model. Not only am I in love with F'lar, Masterharper Robinton, and Jaxom, but they make this series more than just my favorite, but one that really affects my life as well. I have read every book about Pern that I could, and I will never tire of this world and its dragons. Anybody who likes science fiction or fantasy will love it, as will anybody who likes to read at all.
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Excellent story, well written, great characters
I have read every single volume of this series and perhaps even a few you may not have heard of before, this series of books blends the best of science fiction, historical fiction,... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Macro books
Still typo issues in Kindle
The main reason I'm writing this review:
I purchased this book, having already read the three books that make up this volume years ago, because I wanted to reread them. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jennifer
Favorite fantasy/Sci-Fi series of all time!
I first read Dragon Rider of Pern in Highschool. I read every installment cover to cover almost in one sitting. I am re-reading them now, and the memories are flooding back. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Darwin
Dragons R Us
Dragons have been around in mythology forever, but I was not a fantasy reader so I hesitated to pick this up. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. J. Adams
The books that addicted me to fantasy forever
I love this series. I was strictly a fiction girl until I read these. The imagination of Anne M is uncomparable. Its a great tragedy that she's gone.
Published 2 months ago by jpackham
Wonderful series, terrible edition
The Dragonriders of Pern is a wonderful Sci-Fi/Fantasy series that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys dragons, space/time travel and an intricate tale. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lindsay Broady
correct but slow
The book came in perfect condition but took awhile to get here. I paid for the faster shiping and it still took forever
Published 3 months ago by tork1988
Fun Trilogy, This 3-Pack Edition Not W/out Errors, But a Good Value
I am new to Anne McCaffrey and really enjoyed this series, although I felt the first book was a bit weak in terms of character development. Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. Erickson
It was like having my teeth pulled
I read this book based off of some of the other reviews. I went through and read the entire series hoping it would get better. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nichole D Ziemann
Worth it - Edition is totally reasonable despite naysayers
I was very reluctant to purchase this volume, because I am a picky reader with a good memory, and I get really turned off by typos. Read more
Published 6 months ago by camisdad
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tithing trains, brown rider, bronze rider, holdless men, several dragonlengths, black reef rock, empty weyr, weyr ledge, more firestone, little white dragon, queens weyr, glow baskets, own weyr, firestone sacks, hot klah, proper dragon, grub life, fighting straps, brown dragon, runner beasts, queen egg, lower caverns, harper girl, southern venture, bronze dragon
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Benden Weyr, Master Robinton, Fort Weyr, Lord Holder, Ruatha Hold, Lord Groghe, Telgar Hold, Lord Jaxom, Cove Hold, Fort Hold, Lady Gemma, Lord of Ruatha, Telgar Weyr, Star Stone, Master Oldive, Lord Asgenar, Lord Lytol, Meron of Nabol, Ista Weyr, Ruath Hold, Lemos Hold, Lord Sangel, Lord Warder, Dawn Sisters, Lord Larad
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