FREAKS AGAINST SUPERMEN.
by FINN, Ralph L. (Ralph Leslie), 1912-1999 :
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London : Gaywood Press, [1950]. First edition. Finn was a prize-winning short story writer before being tempted by the pulp publishers Gaywood to produce some sex-and-space science fiction potboilers for their new series. The present tale sees the world decimated by the "Sickness", a mutant new race of supermen, etc., and (perhaps against the odds) is a thoroughly competent example of the British sci-fi of the period. Finn is also remembered for his football books and his childhood autobiography "Grief Forgotten : The Tale of an East End Jewish Boyhood". Crown 8vo (18cm). 123,[v]pp. Original pictorial stapled wrappers in a lurid design by Leroi; a little worn and creased, with some slight nicking to spine, but a good copy of a scarce and fragile production. Stamp of Goodwins Librarie's [sic] Exchange of Lincoln on half-title. Just two copies located in major UK libraries.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ash Rare Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 44758
- Title
- FREAKS AGAINST SUPERMEN.
- Author
- FINN, Ralph L. (Ralph Leslie), 1912-1999 :
- Illustrator
- Leroi
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- London : Gaywood Press, [1950].
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- English Literature, Pulp Fiction, Science Fiction
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