The Road to Science Fiction No. 1; From Gilgamesh to Wells by Gunn, James – Editor - 1977

A Mentor Books / New American Library, New York, 1977. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Introduction by editor, a selected bibliography of books about science fiction and a basic science-fiction library. Colour illustrated paperback binding with white, orange and red coloured titles to the front panel black coloured titles to the backstrip. "Between an ancient Roman's trip to the moon and the fantastic tales of H. G. Wells ... lies a journey through time and space and an awesome evolution in scientific, artistic, and social thinking. From Gilgamesh's search for immortality to Lucien's Odyssey on the moon; from Jonathan Swift's hilarious satire on scientists in Gulliver's Travels to Mary Shelley's horrifying description of a scientist who has gone too far in Frankenstein; ... <snip> For the first time, these and other key works are gathered together in one anthology, complete with revealing commentary on the authors, their eras, and the role each played in establishing what we today recognises science-fiction." -- from the rear panel blurb.  clean copy, previous owner has written a three digit number top left of the inside of the front cover, and at the top right of the first page. No other annotations, no damage, apart from sticker shadow on the front cover up right hand corner First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 404, [4 – further titles on publishing house] pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Short Stories; ISBN: 0451615786. ISBN/EAN: 9780451615787. Inventory No: 0284110. . 9780451615787