--- product_id: 148362762 title: "Pebble in the Sky: The groundbreaking classic science fiction novel" price: "VT6529" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/148362762-pebble-in-the-sky-the-groundbreaking-classic-science-fiction-novel store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Pebble in the Sky: The groundbreaking classic science fiction novel **Price:** VT6529 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pebble in the Sky: The groundbreaking classic science fiction novel - **How much does it cost?** VT6529 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/148362762-pebble-in-the-sky-the-groundbreaking-classic-science-fiction-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Pebble in the Sky: The groundbreaking classic science fiction novel 1 by Asimov, Isaac (ISBN: 9780008372354) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Another Asimov enjoyable classic - Another great novel by Asimov in the Empire series. I love reading sci-fi written in the 50s and the predictions of technology made back then. This novel is set 10s if not 100s of thousands of years in Earth's future, but people still use coins for payment, smoke, make calls from public callboxes and there are still department stores! Loved the story and couldn't put it down. Review: Historical Sci-Fi classic - Set in the Empire universe this is a dystopian time travel classic. Written in 1949, the story glides along without a lot of techno-babble as Asimov knew nothing about the computerisation of everything to come. In fact at the end of the book is a 1980s apology for the use of dodgy "science" of radioactivity, vital to this story, which as he explains was still evolving in the 1940's post Hiroshima. Accept this naivety and enjoy the ride. One thing that Asimov was supreme at was the dystopian societies built around bigotry. Famously his robot series reflected the American racial bigotry at the time (and still today). In this book the lowest of the low in the universe are the 'scum' Earthlings who dwell on a radioactive contaminated planet and have to bow before their Galactic masters who lord it over them. Plopped right into the seething mess of a society is poor Shwartz, a retired tailor from Chicago, transported thousands of years into the future to a contaminated Earth he cannot recognise, whose tiny population speak a different language and who fear both the Imperial garrison and their own pseudo religious zealots who strangely believe that Earth was the original planet of humans and hate all outsiders and want to take their rightful place at the top of the food chain in the universe. The writing style is old fashioned and ........ an absolute pleasure to read. I remember reading this 30 years ago (in paperback) and found I clearly remembered most of the details, such is the quality of this story. If this was written now, there would be more violence, sex and definitely a sequel or 4. Updated a bit, it would definitely make a good TV mini series. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 265,549 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 181 in Hard Science Fiction (Books) 193 in High Tech Science Fiction 228 in Time Travel | | Book 3 of 3 | Galactic Empire | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,748) | | Dimensions | 12.9 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0008372357 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0008372354 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | 8 Aug. 2019 | | Publisher | HarperVoyager | ## Images ![Pebble in the Sky: The groundbreaking classic science fiction novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915NNg9aFoL.jpg) ![Pebble in the Sky: The groundbreaking classic science fiction novel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hPc7P-TnL.jpg) ![Pebble in the Sky: The groundbreaking classic science fiction novel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ycPtZXQEL.jpg) ![Pebble in the Sky: The groundbreaking classic science fiction novel - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Rva8l40jL.jpg) ![Pebble in the Sky: The groundbreaking classic science fiction novel - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bmS8UnFbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Asimov enjoyable classic *by M***B on 16 January 2024* Another great novel by Asimov in the Empire series. I love reading sci-fi written in the 50s and the predictions of technology made back then. This novel is set 10s if not 100s of thousands of years in Earth's future, but people still use coins for payment, smoke, make calls from public callboxes and there are still department stores! Loved the story and couldn't put it down. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Historical Sci-Fi classic *by S***E on 8 November 2023* Set in the Empire universe this is a dystopian time travel classic. Written in 1949, the story glides along without a lot of techno-babble as Asimov knew nothing about the computerisation of everything to come. In fact at the end of the book is a 1980s apology for the use of dodgy "science" of radioactivity, vital to this story, which as he explains was still evolving in the 1940's post Hiroshima. Accept this naivety and enjoy the ride. One thing that Asimov was supreme at was the dystopian societies built around bigotry. Famously his robot series reflected the American racial bigotry at the time (and still today). In this book the lowest of the low in the universe are the 'scum' Earthlings who dwell on a radioactive contaminated planet and have to bow before their Galactic masters who lord it over them. Plopped right into the seething mess of a society is poor Shwartz, a retired tailor from Chicago, transported thousands of years into the future to a contaminated Earth he cannot recognise, whose tiny population speak a different language and who fear both the Imperial garrison and their own pseudo religious zealots who strangely believe that Earth was the original planet of humans and hate all outsiders and want to take their rightful place at the top of the food chain in the universe. The writing style is old fashioned and ........ an absolute pleasure to read. I remember reading this 30 years ago (in paperback) and found I clearly remembered most of the details, such is the quality of this story. If this was written now, there would be more violence, sex and definitely a sequel or 4. Updated a bit, it would definitely make a good TV mini series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute classic *by M***K on 17 April 2026* A sci Fi story written many years ago that still remains fresh. Asimov’s writing is unique and joyful. A feel good book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pebble in the Sky: A Photo Guide to Everyday Words and Phrases in English - Stars, Like Dust: A Photo Guide to Everyday Words and Phrases in English - The Currents Of Space --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/148362762-pebble-in-the-sky-the-groundbreaking-classic-science-fiction-novel](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/148362762-pebble-in-the-sky-the-groundbreaking-classic-science-fiction-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*