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Paperback. Condition: New. Only edition in printIn the field of supernatural and fantastic literature, certain names come readily to mind - E.T.A. Hoffmann, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft - but that of Fitz-James O'Brien has been unjustly overlooked and nearly forgotten since his premature death in 1862, during the American Civil War.'The Diamond Lens', O'Brien's most famous short story, can be regarded as a forerunner of modern science fiction; 'What Was It?' is said to have served as a model for H.G. Wells's The Invisible Man; and 'The Wondersmith' is a marvellous tale of Hoffmannesque invention. Taken together, O'Brien's stories give him an important place in the development of American fiction and remain as fresh today as when they were first written more than a hundred and fifty years ago.Contents: 'The Pot of Tulips', 'The Dragon Fang Possessed by the Conjuror Piou-lu', 'Seeing the World', 'The Diamond Lens', 'The Lost Room', 'The Wondersmith', 'What Was It?ABOUT ALMA CLASSICS: Alma Classics is committed to making available a wide range of literature from around the globe. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Only edition in printIn the field of supernatural and fantastic literature, certain names come readily to mind - E.T.A. Hoffmann, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft - but that of Fitz-James O'Brien has been unjustly overlooked and nearly forgotten since his premature death in 1862, during the American Civil War.'The Diamond Lens', O'Brien's most famous short story, can be regarded as a forerunner of modern science fiction; 'What Was It?' is said to have served as a model for H.G. Wells's The Invisible Man; and 'The Wondersmith' is a marvellous tale of Hoffmannesque invention. Taken together, O'Brien's stories give him an important place in the development of American fiction and remain as fresh today as when they were first written more than a hundred and fifty years ago.Contents: 'The Pot of Tulips', 'The Dragon Fang Possessed by the Conjuror Piou-lu', 'Seeing the World', 'The Diamond Lens', 'The Lost Room', 'The Wondersmith', 'What Was It?ABOUT ALMA CLASSICS: Alma Classics is committed to making available a wide range of literature from around the globe. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics.
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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien Format: Paperback
Language: English
Published by MacMillan Publishers, 2025
ISBN 10: 1847495192 ISBN 13: 9781847495198
Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien Format: Paperback
Language: English
Published by MacMillan Publishers, 2025
ISBN 10: 1847495192 ISBN 13: 9781847495198
Condition: New. Brand New.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Alma Books Ltd, Richmond, 2025
ISBN 10: 1847495192 ISBN 13: 9781847495198
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the field of supernatural and fantastic literature, certain names come readily to mind E.T.A. Hoffmann, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft but the name of Fitz-James OBrien has been unjustly overlooked and nearly forgotten since his premature death in 1862 during the American Civil War.The Diamond Lens, OBriens most famous short story, can be regarded as a forerunner of the science-fiction genre; What Was It? is alleged to have served as a model for H.G. Wellss The Invisible Man; and 'The Wondersmith is a marvellous tale of Hoffmannesque invention. Taken together, OBriens few surviving stories give him an important place in the development of American fiction and remain as fresh today as when they first written more than a hundred and fifty years ago.Contents: The Diamond Lens, The Lost Room, What Was It?, The Wondersmith, Seeing the World, The Pot of Tulips, The Dragon Fang possessed by the Conjurer Piou-Lou. A unique collection of supernatural short stories by a forerunner of science fiction. It includes What Was It?, a story which served as a model for H.G. Wellss The Invisible Man. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Fitz-James O'Brien - A literary Bohemian of the Eighteen-Fifties Series B. Studies in the Humanities - Vol. 2, No. 2
Published by University of Colorado, 1944
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien: Fully Annotated Edition by Fitz-James O'Brien, Michael Hayes
Seller: White Rose Books & More, Kissimmee, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 1 out of 5 stars
Paperback. In the field of supernatural and fantastic literature, certain names come readily to mind ? E.T.A. Hoffmann, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft ? but that of Fitz-James O'Brien has been unjustly overlooked and nearly forgotten since his premature death in 1862, during the American Civil War.'The Diamond Lens', O'Brien's most famous short story, can be regarded as a forerunner of modern science fiction; 'What Was It?' is said to have served as a model for H.G. Wells's The Invisible Man; and 'The Wondersmith' is a marvellous tale of Hoffmannesque invention. Taken together, O'Brien's stories give him an important place in the development of American fiction and remain as fresh today as when they were first written more than a hundred and fifty years ago.Contents: 'The Pot of Tulips', 'The Dragon Fang Possessed by the Conjuror Piou-lu', 'Seeing the World', 'The Diamond Lens', 'The Lost Room', 'The Wondersmith', 'What Was It?ABOUT ALMA CLASSICS: Alma Classics is committed to making available a wide range of literature from around the globe. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics. 187 [{"value":5.08,"unit":"INCHES"},{"value":1.0,"unit":"INCHES"},{"value":7.79,"unit":"INCHES"}].
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Fitz-James O'Brien: Poetry & Music (The Collected Writings of O'Brien)
Language: English
Published by Bit O'Irish Press, A, 2018
ISBN 10: 0692131582 ISBN 13: 9780692131589
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good.
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Condition: New. 2025. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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Condition: new.
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Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien
Language: English
Published by John Calder Publications, 1977
ISBN 10: 0714536172 ISBN 13: 9780714536170
Seller: Arches Bookhouse, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: NEAR FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: NEAR FINE. 149pp. Sewn-bound in cloth hardcover. Gilt lettering along spine on soft green cover. Dust jacket is in near fine condition, with trivial wear along edges and slight age tanning. Copy as signs of aging on pages, yet is clean and shows little sign of use.
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. annotated edition. 152 pages. 7.80x5.08x1.01 inches. In Stock.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. 2025. Paperback. . . . . .
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James OBrien
First Edition
1st edition. Early American short stories, fills in a missing link in the literature of the incredible. Solid clean tight bright copy of HB 1st with jacket. 5-3/4 x 8-3/4, 149 pp. Fine unmarked, in VeryGood price-clipped jacket. Hardcover in green boards w gilt spine titling, in white jacket.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Very good in little soiled white dust wrapper with a short tear, small shadow from an old price sticker.
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Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien.
Language: English
Published by John Calder,, London:, 1977
ISBN 10: 0714536172 ISBN 13: 9780714536170
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: ABAA ILAB IOBA SNEAB
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Part of the Discovery Editions series. Edited by Michael Hayes. First edition thus. Very good in a good (light soiling and rubbing) dust jacket.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien: Fully Annotated Edition
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. annotated edition. 152 pages. 7.80x5.08x1.01 inches. In Stock.
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Supernatural Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien: Volume Two: Dream Stories and Fantasies.
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: ABAA ILAB IOBA SNEAB
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Volume Two only. Edited with notes and introduction by Jessica Amanda Salmonson. Stated first edition. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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Fantastic Tales of Fitz-james O'brien : Fully Annotated Edition
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New.
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The fantastic tales of Fitz-James O'Brien
Seller: Black Gull Books (P.B.F.A.), St Leonard's on Sea, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good.
