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Forever Peace (1997) Signed First Edition Reference
Forever Peace won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards but is not a direct sequel to The Forever War. Published by Ace Books in 1997, it depicts a near-future war fought through remotely operated humanoid machines (“soldierboys”) and explores the possibility of using neural-linking technology to enforce empathy on a global scale.
First Edition Identification
Publisher: Ace Books, New York Publication date: 1997 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket
Signed Copy Market Values
- Signed first edition, fine/fine: $30–$75
- Unsigned first edition: $8–$15
The novel’s exploration of remote warfare proved prescient in the age of drone strikes. A solid Haldeman novel, though its market position is overshadowed by The Forever War.