The Issue at Hand
Published by Advent publishers, 1964
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Sherwood Frazier Books, Laconia, NH, U.S.A.Sherwood Frazier Books
AbeBooks seller since August 24, 2017
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 36.96
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"The Issue at Hand," is Blish's first collection of his science fiction criticism. For many years, hiding under a cloak of anonymity, the most penetrating critic of the field of magazine science fiction was known as "William Atheling, Jr." It soon became a challenge to guess his real identity. No easy game, for Atheling's dissection spared no one, not even his other ego, the noted science-fiction writer James Blish, not to mention Heinlein, Van Vogt, and a plethora of Hugo awardees. This volume concentrates on science-fiction in the SF magazines from 1952 to 1963. Atheling's skillful rapier skewers literary malefactors of many kinds, including some well-known authors whose great popularity is all the more puzzling because there seems to be so little reason for it. This is not only a textbook for students of writing. It is a vastly entertaining collection in its own right, affording many hours of pleasant and informative reading and re-reading, urging the reader ahead with the wry comments, unexpected humor, and undeviating attention to standards that were the hallmarks of William Atheling, Jr. Excellent condition, no bumps or dings with minimal handling marks, boards and binding flat and square. Pages are tanning from age but not brittle or damaged. All and all, excellent condition to add to a collection of literary criticism of Science Fiction in the plups. DJ in excellent condition, exception is yellowing at binding, covered by Highsmith Mylar sleeve. Has brail labels afixed to back cover.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Issue at Hand
- Author
- William Atheling Jr with an Introduction by James Blish
- Publisher
- Advent publishers
- Publication year
- 1964
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- Jacket by Jon Stopa
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 5 3/4 X 8 1/2
- Seller catalogs
- 1st Edition, Literary Criticism, Science Fiction
Sherwood Frazier Books
Laconia, NH, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since August 24, 2017
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Sherwood Frazier Books is an internet only bookseller offering Science Fiction, Fantasy, Pulp Magazines, Comics (main stream & underground), SciFi/Fantasy Fanzines, Editorial Cartoon Collections, SciFi/Fantasy Art Books, Ephemera, and on occasion; Original SciFi/Fantasy Art Pieces. Most of these items are derived from the private collections of people involved in the SciFi/Fantasy and Comic Con communities since the 1960 s. A large percentage are limited, out of print, or rare; many are signed, and all are used. I do not have my entire inventory cataloged though I m adding items weekly, if you do not see something you are seeking please ask, inquiries are always welcome. I strive to offer good pricing and quick delivery for the discerning collector and avid reader. Shipping is always free in the continental US. Additional photos of items will be supplied when requested. …
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