Asimov on Science Fiction
by Isaac Asimov
ISBN: 0380585111
ISBN-13: 9780380585113
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Harpercollins
Published date: 1982
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A collection of essays by a master of science fiction is devoted to a discussion of the nature, characteristics, and function of science-fiction writing, including information on authors, works, and themes.
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Isaac Asimov
Avon Books, 1982-04. Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Jinobe Books (United States)
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Asimov on Science Fiction [Paperback] by Asimov, Isaac
Isaac Asimov
Avon Books, 1982-04. Paperback. Good. HC BCE external bottom pages have spotting book and inside pages are very good,we ship daily and track all orders & provide free delivery confirmation ( more information) Offered by Southpoint Books (United States)
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ASIMOV ON SCIENCE FICTION
Asimov, Isaac
NY: Avon /Discus, 1982. 1st printing, April 1982. 1987 SFWA Grand Master Award. . ISBN: 0380585111. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good+. Science Fiction Criticism. ( more information) Offered by Books from the Crypt (United States)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac
New York: Avon, 1982. Mass Market Paperback. Worn along the edges, inside pages browning. ( more information) Offered by Fantastic Planet Books (United States)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac
Avon Books, April 1, 1982. Paperback. Good. Literature & Fiction : History & Criticism : Criticism & Theory : General ( more information) Offered by Pioneer Book (United States)
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ASIMOV ON SCIENCE FICTION
Asimov, Isaac
[New York]: A Discus Book / Avon Books [1982], 1982. First edition thus. 300 pages. VG or better copy [upper corner creasing to the front cover, cheap text paper tanned].. First Thus. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Other Worlds Bookstore (United States)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Morrow/Avon, 1982. Out-of-Print made up of fifty-five essays which are categorized into eight sections. These subjects are: science fiction in general, the writing of science fiction, the predictions of science fiction, the history of science fiction, science fiction writers, science fiction fans, science fiction reviews, and science fiction and I (Asimov). These essays are primarily reprints from previously published material. The majority of them are editorials from his eponymously titled science fiction magazine, while the rest are taken from introductions to various collections or magazine articles or previously unpublished essays. There's a slight bit of repetition at times since there's a fair amount of overlap in the scope of these individual essays. But for the most part this is a nicely broad look at different aspects of science fiction.. ISBN: 0380585111. Gently read /Lt Spine Lines/clean Tight. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. SCIENCE FICTION HISTORY CRITICISM LITERARY FANTASY. ( more information) Offered by Used Book Attic (United States)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac
New York: Avon Discus Book # 58511 1st Printing 1982. ..........paperback. Spine creases, edgewear, corner crease, a VG to VG+ copy.. .. Mass Market Paperback. ( more information) Offered by John McCormick (Canada)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac
Avon 1982. (Paperback) Near very good. * * * Specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery since 1973. * * *. ( more information) Offered by Pandora's Books Ltd. (United States)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac
NY: Avon. Good in softcover (front cover scuffed and rubbed). 1982. mass-market PB. Keywords: science fiction, criticism, 0-380-58511-1. ( more information) Offered by Books End (United States)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac
Avon [0-380-58511-1] 1982, 1st thus. (Paperback) Very good. (Books About Books) * * * Specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery since 1973. * * *. ( more information) Offered by Pandora's Books Ltd. (United States)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac (editor); Greenberg, Martin H. (editor); Orlander, Joseph (editor)
Avon Discus, 1982. Cover has some creasing, tanning and edgewear. Pages are tanned.. ISBN: 0-380-58511-1. 1st Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good +. SCIENCE FICTION HISTORY CRITICISM LITERARY. ( more information) Offered by Valerie Dzendzeluk (Canada)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac
Avon [0-380-58511-1] 1982. (Mass market paperback) Near very good. . . . (Books About Books). ( more information) Offered by Grant Thiessen / BookIT Inc. (United States)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac (editor); Greenberg, Martin H. (editor)
Avon Books, 1982 Cover has some creasing, staining, and edgewear. Pages are tanned.. 1st Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Valerie Dzendzeluk (Canada)
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Asimov on Science Fiction
Asimov, Isaac
Avon [0-380-58511-1] 1982, 1st thus. (Paperback) Very good. . . . (Books About Books) < - Buy with confidence. We've been selling quality collectible books since 1965. - >. ( more information) Offered by Grant Thiessen / BookIT Inc. (United States)
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