AGE OF WONDERS: EXPLORING THE WORLD OF SCIENCE FICTION
by Hartwell, David G
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- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with sun faded spine. (30970)
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Walker and Company, [1984]. First edition. A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with sun faded spine. (30970). Octavo, boards. Exploration of the appeal of SF by one of the most important editors of modern science fiction. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 8-66.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30970
- Title
- AGE OF WONDERS: EXPLORING THE WORLD OF SCIENCE FICTION
- Author
- Hartwell, David G
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with sun faded spine. (30970)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Walker and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1984]
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
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