--- product_id: 18738412 title: "Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure" price: "MX$256" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/18738412-sjambak-a-classic-science-fiction-adventure store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure **Price:** MX$256 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure - **How much does it cost?** MX$256 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/18738412-sjambak-a-classic-science-fiction-adventure) ## 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 Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure [Vance, Jack] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure Review: A nice little story at a nice price - Look, I have the free Kindle version of this, so the price is right. There is literally no reason not to download it for a quiet moment when you have nothing else to do. Sjambak is a nice little sci-fi story by Jack Vance, although it is not particularly "Vancian" with only a little of the characteristic dialogue and things just being slightly off-kilter. It's a quick read, 20 or 30 pages long if it were a book. Sadly, it is missing the Virgil Finlay art referred to in the text. To say it about a space cowboy is to both mislead and tell the truth: its really about a journalist looking for a story, space travel, terraforming and ambition. The Sjambak is...well, better to read it and find out. This not earthshattering stuff: it's a sci-fi short story of the type mass-produced in the 1940's and 50's. But its fun, cheap, and written by Jack Vance, so you know its better than it has a right to be. Review: quite funny. - A short example of Vance's craftsmanship. His use of language is unmatched, using spare words to paint a portrait of a culture, human or alien, in a paragraph while many other authors require an entire book. He will be greatly missed. Thank you, Mr Vance, for the many works of wonder which have given me countless hours of pleasure, ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #8,534,414 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7,648 in Space Operas #13,482 in Science Fiction Adventures | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (110) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.09 x 9 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1557428107 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1557428103 | | Item Weight | 3.03 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 36 pages | | Publication date | December 22, 2009 | | Publisher | Wildside Press | ## Images ![Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LQFYh-R9L.jpg) ![Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+PYIOWpaL.jpg) ![Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hpBSMxi-L.jpg) ![Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61C0qX+bnpL.jpg) ![Sjambak: A Classic Science Fiction Adventure - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UTqkn-J0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A nice little story at a nice price *by M***G on August 1, 2011* Look, I have the free Kindle version of this, so the price is right. There is literally no reason not to download it for a quiet moment when you have nothing else to do. Sjambak is a nice little sci-fi story by Jack Vance, although it is not particularly "Vancian" with only a little of the characteristic dialogue and things just being slightly off-kilter. It's a quick read, 20 or 30 pages long if it were a book. Sadly, it is missing the Virgil Finlay art referred to in the text. To say it about a space cowboy is to both mislead and tell the truth: its really about a journalist looking for a story, space travel, terraforming and ambition. The Sjambak is...well, better to read it and find out. This not earthshattering stuff: it's a sci-fi short story of the type mass-produced in the 1940's and 50's. But its fun, cheap, and written by Jack Vance, so you know its better than it has a right to be. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ quite funny. *by A***R on May 2, 2014* A short example of Vance's craftsmanship. His use of language is unmatched, using spare words to paint a portrait of a culture, human or alien, in a paragraph while many other authors require an entire book. He will be greatly missed. Thank you, Mr Vance, for the many works of wonder which have given me countless hours of pleasure, ### ⭐⭐⭐ Rather Far-Fetched but Enjoyable Enough *by W***Y on October 17, 2015* This science fiction adventure is fast paced and enjoyable enough, if rather far-fetched and not especially memorable. Murphy, a reporter, is ordered to get a sensational story on a remote world where it is rumored that a horseman rides out to meet spaceships. The conservative rulers of this planet want to show off their civilization without any sensationalism. Murphy, of course, gets around them. --- ## 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.mx/products/18738412-sjambak-a-classic-science-fiction-adventure](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/18738412-sjambak-a-classic-science-fiction-adventure) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*