Describes major science fiction themes, rates and describes the works of more than eight hundred novelists, and looks at how twelve top novelists write
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Seller: Bookworm Books, Tifton, GA, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Intact Dustjacket. First Edition. 320pp, Includes an alphabetically-arranged Consumer's Guide to the work of 880 science fiction authors, in which more than 2500 novels and short stories are examined. Also includes magazines and works of SF criticism. Illustrated with b&w photos of authors. Very Good Size: 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 002831
Seller: Autumn Leaves Books, Crown Point, IN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, 1984 and contains "1" in the number line on copy right page. Fine pictorial dust jacket; DJ is NOT price clipped. Price sticker on front of DJ. Interior pages have NO writing, tears or folds; Black paper covered boards are clean. Binding is tight - like new.This is NOT a remainder or Ex-Lib. Note: We use "Fine" book condition judiciously; the book exhibits no flaws. Also book was either NOT previously owned; not read or not handled much, so binding is tight, pages clean without tears or writing. We clearly note any flaws as exceptions to fine condition when describing a book and dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 001126
Seller: Granada Bookstore, IOBA, Woodlawn, IL, U.S.A.
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Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Van Nostrand, 1984. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 382503
Seller: Heartwood Books and Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Brian W. Aldiss(Foreword) (illustrator). First Edition. The Science Fiction Source Book by David Wingrove Firm square copy. Bright dust jacket. Not price-clipped. A reference book, packed with information about writers, novels, short stories, magazines and works of criticism. BOOK. Seller Inventory # HCX2405-2
Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.
Octavo, pp. [1-4] 5-8 [9] 10-320, double columns, illustrations, boards. First edition, U.S. issue. The core of this work is an annotated reader's guide to approximately 2500 stories and novels by 880 writers "recommended as an introduction to the author in question, and to provide a quick appraisal of each book." The remainder of the book comprises essays by Brian Aldiss, Brian Stableford, Malcolm Edwards, and Kingsley Amis, and other material. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 7-31. Burgess, Reference Guide to Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror 82. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#67204). Seller Inventory # 67204
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1ST. Excellent Copy - Signed By Larry Niven, Lisa Tuttle, On The Table Of Contents Page And On Their Article. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Signed by Contributors. Book. Seller Inventory # 031619
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