THE ASCENT OF WONDER: The Evolution of Hard SF

Edited by David G. Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer

Language: English

Published by Tor, New York:, 1994

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First edition, first printing. First Edition stated and full number line on copyright page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Front flap bears the original $35.00 price. "An ambitious anthology that focuses on science fiction's most controversial cutting edge--the challenging form known as "hard SF". Here are more than 70 acclaimed works of short fiction by the field's most important and influential writers, from Edgar Allan Poe and H.G. Wells to Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke."--Fantastic Fiction. Thick octavo. 990 pages; Appendix.

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Title
THE ASCENT OF WONDER: The Evolution of Hard SF
Author
Edited by David G. Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer
Publisher
Tor, New York:
Publication year
1994
Condition
Near fine
Dust jacket
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Item weight
4 pounds

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BOOKFELLOWS is owned and operated by Malcolm and Christine Bell, who have been Southern California purveyors of fine and rare books since 1975. We have relocated to Arizona as of 2023. Malcolm and Christine first did business under the name MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION BOOKS, highlighting Mystery, Detective, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror fiction. Now, as BOOKFELLOWS, Malcolm and Christine maintain their special interest in genre books, but also stock fine books in the areas of Modern Literature, Poetry, Drama, Children's Literature, Fine and Performing Arts, Western Americana, Western Literature and scarce and rare books in all fields. BOOKFELLOWS is an on-line only bookseller. We welcome want lists and conduct book searches.

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