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by HARRISON**, HARRY - Edited by:

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UK,slim 12mo p/back,1st edn.[First UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn by DOBSON BOOKS LTD.,1968.This edn stated FIRST NEL PAPERBACK EDITION MAY,1975.] VG-.No owner inscrptn and no price removal from cover.Colour pictorial front cover with white+yellow letters,rubbed black spine with white letters and pale blue,last 5 numbers of ISBN at foot and with reding creases,rear cover with white and pale blue lettered partial author.contribs list and publisher blurb; with moderate shelf-wear,creasing and rubbing to edges and corners - no nicks or tears present.All edges aged/toned with some spotting and blemish; contents tight and clean with some minimal page-edge toning - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners - carefully read.UK,slim 12mo p/back,1st edn,includes an Editor's introduction,13 short stories by assorted sci-fi authors; plus [unpaginated] half-title+title pages - dedication to Kingsley Amis to reverse of title page,separate contents and acknowledgements pages and to the rear 4pp publisher's adverts.
An exciting collection of short stories by the world's leading writers of sci-fi,edited by the creator of that super-hero 'The Stainless Steel Rat',Harry Harrison.
But this is more than just another anthology,however good,for here each writer talks about his craft.He discusses the creation of the story included here,his ideas and how he sets about writing them.
Stories by Brian W. Aldiss**, Poul Anderson**, Isaac Asimov**, J. G. Ballard**, James Blish** and Damon Knight**, Theodore R. Cogswell, L. Sprague De Camp**, Philip Jose Farmer**, Frank Herbert**, Fritz Leiber**, Katherine Maclean**, Frederik Pohl**,and Mack Reynolds**.
Asterisked** authors indicate other titles by them available - please enquire.
An important addition to any SF enthusiast's shelf,and essential reading for a newcomer to the genre.
Please contact seller @ rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,because of the lighter weight of this item for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas customers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!
** N.B. ALL buyers please note,p/backs' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order receipt and before the order's despatch,especially if p/back is offered P+p included/FREE. ** N.B. US customers please be aware: US standard AIR postage from UK to US can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. 1/2 to 2/3rds of standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving long before the quoted 42 days - but not always. **

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Bookseller
R. J. A. PAXTON-DENNY. GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
BACKDROP OF STARS.
Author
HARRISON**, HARRY - Edited by:
Book Condition
Used - VG-.
Jacket Condition
No dw/dj,p/back as issued.
Quantity Available
1
Edition
UK,slim 12mo p/back,1st edn.
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
LONDON.NEL/TIMES MIRROR,May,1975.
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
q52.SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY.UK,slim 12mo p/back,1st edn.ISBN 450022692.Sci-fi_novellas_short stories_anthology_collection.Harry Harrison_Editor_Stainless Steel Rat.Books new,used,signed,rare.
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