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Dust jacket notes: "What do writers of science fiction write about? Are their stories merely wild tales to thrill the kids? Or are their stories profound predictions about today and distant tomorrows? This book will answer these questions by showing that science fiction writers do both. Their fiction is exciting - the most exciting being written. It is thoughtful fiction - the most relevant to our modern world. The author, whose interest has virtually spanned the entire period since the coining of the term 'science fiction', demonstrates by pictures and literary extracts what the authors have been saying in the field. His accompanying text undertakes a Gargantuan task, to make coherent the richness of thought and the variety of ideas and dreams of science fiction. If you have enjoyed his Pictorial History of Science Fiction and thrilled to the story of the development of 'sf', you will be equally enthralled by being taken on a quick but stimulating introduction to what these provocativ
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- PublisherHamlyn
- Publication date1977
- ISBN 10 0600382486
- ISBN 13 9780600382485
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages174
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The Illustrated Book of Science Fiction Ideas & Dreams
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ISBN 13: 9780600382485
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. First Edition. A very good copy of the presumed first hard cover edition (no explicit edition or printing statement) in a rather poor dust-jacket. The text is wholly unmarked, pristine, and the binding bright and fresh in appearance. Abundant wear, fraying and tearing at the extremities of the jacket. [Please note: Due to the size and weight of the volume extra shipping may be required depending on the destination and speed of delivery requested. Quotations gladly provided.]. Seller Inventory # 013819
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Black Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Photographs/Pictures/Maps (illustrator). Illustrated end pages, very clean and tight textblock. No remainder marks; all page edges straight and sound. Black cloth, minimally shelf worn wityh bumped corners; 173p., including acknowledgments, bibliography, and index. Many full-page color illustrations. A tremendous resource for the sci-fi collector. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Hardcover. Seller Inventory # SB12779
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The Illustrated Book of Science Fiction Ideas & Dreams
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ISBN 10: 0600382486
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The Illustrated Book of Science Fiction Ideas & Dreams
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ISBN 10: 0600382486
ISBN 13: 9780600382485
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First British Edition. Comprehensive, lavishly illustrated guide to the "visions & inventions of the great sf writers & artists,'' in 173 pages with Index. A FIRST (British) EDITION, First Printing, this oversized hardcover with matte black cloth-covered boards is in VG condition, downgraded from Near Fine due to slight rubbing to bottom edges of both covers & some stuck paper residue in same location, as well as one piece at top of front cover. There is a noticeable dampstain inside the same area on the DJ, but NOT anywhere on the book. Book is completely clean inside, pages white & unmarked, colors bright. The unclipped DJ has two unclosed tears ascending from bottom edges; otherwise, it shows only very light edgewear; looks lovely protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SPECIAL: order with Kyle's other volume that we have listed & pay only $1 to ship that one!. Seller Inventory # 014569
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The Illustrated Book of Science Fiction Ideas and Dreams
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Hamlyn, London, 1977
ISBN 10: 0600382486
ISBN 13: 9780600382485
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Hardcover in dustjacket. No edition stated. Black boards, clean and bright. Protected dustjacket is bright and clean, nicks and chips to edges. Book is firm in binding, color illustrated endpapers, color and b&w illustrations throughout, crisp interior. A wonderful compendium, both visual and literary, of sci-fi's myriad visions and inventions. 173 Including index. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall. Seller Inventory # 16140
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