Benford is local to me... he is a physics professor at a local university. Hard science writer...
I have all of the "Galactic Center Saga" titles all singed

1. In the Ocean of Night, 1977
1st SFBC edition / 1st printing / signed
*1978 Locus Poll Award - Best SF Novel (Place: 2)
*1978 Nebula Award - Novel (Nomination)



2. Across the Sea of Suns, 1984
1st edition / 1st printing / signed
*1985 Locus Poll Award - Best SF Novel (Place: 6)
*1985 Prometheus Award - Prometheus (Nominee)


3. Great Sky River, 1989
1st edition / 1st printing / signed
*1988 Locus Poll Award - Best SF Novel (Place: 9)
*1989 Nebula Award - Novel (Nomination)


4. Tides of Light, 1990
1st edition / 1st printing / signed
*1990 Locus Poll Award - Best SF Novel (Place: 4)