The Man in the Moone, and Other Lunar Fantasies

Faith K. Pizor and T. Allan Comp [ed.]; Isaac Asimov [Intro.]

Published by Praeger Publishers, London, 1971

About this Item

The first edition of Pizor and Comp's fascinating anthology of science fiction tales about lunar voyages, with an introduction from Isaac Asimov. The first edition, first printing, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.An anthology which includes three short stories, and six extracts from longer works.This work is viewed as valuable due to the inclusion of the rare texts of 'A Journey Lately Performed Through the Air, in an Aerostatic Globe. To the Newly Discovered Planet, Georgium Sidus' by Vivenair (1784), and 'The Great Steam-Duck', credited to 'A Member of the L.L.B.B.' (1841).Featuring works by John Godwin, John Wilkins, Samuel Brunt, Vivenairs and Richard Adams Locke, In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper lightly age toned to back strip and rear wrap. Small chip to back strip head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine. Seller Inventory # 908F14

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Man in the Moone, and Other Lunar ...

Publisher: Praeger Publishers, London

Publication Date: 1971

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book