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Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature -complete four (4) volume Set "Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature" by Dawson, Dawn P.; Shippey, T. A.; Sobczak, A. J. (editors) - 1996

by Dawson, Dawn P.; Shippey, T. A.; Sobczak, A. J. (editors)

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Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature  -complete four (4) volume Set  "Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature" by Dawson, Dawn P.; Shippey, T. A.; Sobczak, A. J. (editors) - 1996

Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature -complete four (4) volume Set "Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature"

by Dawson, Dawn P.; Shippey, T. A.; Sobczak, A. J. (editors)

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Pasadeana, California: Salem Press Inc, 1996. -----# 008325 - The scans you see are the books you get. The complete four volume set of "Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature", ex library, all four books are black faux leather / leather with gilt on spines, headbands, (lv) 1126, (xxxii) pages in total of all four volumes. ex library with, as far as I can tell, 3 stamps in each volume (one on the front edge, one on the title page, and one discard stamp on the ffep), each volume has a few ink reference #'s on the copyright page, books basically look unused, no pockets as these were from a School Library Reference section and were not loaned out. If these were not ex library I would have no trouble grading them as in Near Fine condition. Check out the scans. The books are: Volume 1: "The Absolute at Large - Dragonsbane" ; with Intro by T. A. Shippey; List of Genres / Volume 2: "Dream - The Lensman Series" / Volume 3: "Lest Darkness Fall - So Love Returns" / Volume 4: "Software and Wetware - Zotz!"; with Genre Index; Title Index; Author and Title Index. Check the scans.. Second Printing. Hard Covers. Very Good Plus/No Jackets. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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  • ISBN 10 0893569062
  • ISBN 13 9780893569068
  • Publisher Salem Press Inc
  • Place of Publication Pasadeana, California
  • Date Published 1996
  • Size 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
  • Keywords Dawson, Dawn P.; Shippey, T. A.; Sobczak, A. J. (editors) Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature -Complete four (4) volume Set "Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature" Salem Press Inc Pasadeana,
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Norwalk: Easton Press, 1998. Book. Illus. by Debbie Hughes. Near Fine. Full-Leather. Signed by Author(s). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. number 798 of the limited edition of 900. grey leather with gilt titles and gilt decorations. all edges gilt. silk moiree endpapers, silk marker ribbon. witl loose associated bookplate and certificate of authenticity. 786pp..
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The Black Star Passes

by Campbell, John W., Jr.

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Reading, Pennsylvania: Fantasy Press, 1953 First printing of the stated first edition, in dark blue cloth with gold gilt title/author/publisher on spine. A tiny bump to upper back corner and light toning to outer page edge, else book in fine condition; dust jacket with a closed tear to bottom spine, light toning to spine and folds, moderate wear to spine ends and corners, else fine.
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Startling Stories (CANADIAN) 1946 Vol. 13 # 1 Winter: Outlaw World (Captain Future) / The...
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Startling Stories (CANADIAN) 1946 Vol. 13 # 1 Winter: Outlaw World (Captain Future) / The Forgotten Man of Space / The Jimson Island Giant

by Merwin, Sam Jr. (editor): Edmond Hamilton / P. Schuyler Miller / Sam Merwin Jr.

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Toronto: Publication Enterprises Limited 1st Edition , 1946 ----------pulp magazine, standard pulp size. This Canadian printing duplicates the US printing of the same date, the only differences being the copyright information, a "Printed in Canada" blurb on the front cover, and it is a little taller to accomodate a promotional banner on the front cover bottom edge. Includes Outlaw World, a Captain Future novel by Edmond Hamilton. Small split to spine bottom, less than the usual small edge tears, a VG+ to near fine copy. Back cover advertisement is for The Service Life Insurance Co.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+ to Near Fine. Illus. by Earle Bergey (front cover). Note: our prices on Biblio are the LOWEST of any of the sites on which we list our books.
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The Day of the Triffids

by Wyndham, John

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Wyndham, John: THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS. DOUBLEDAY & COMPANY, 1951. BOOK CLUB EDITION. Science Ficvtion. USED. VERY GOOD- CONDITION/ VERY GOOD WHITNEY BENDER DUST JACKET. One of the creepiest stories you will ever read. SCARCE.
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by Johnson, Crockett

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Johnson, Crockett. Harold's Trip To The Sky. More Adventures With The Purple Crayon. First Edition. Harper & Bros., 1957. Hardcover. Used. Good Condition/ No Dust Jacket. Front cover sticker damage. A clean, solid copy. Please see our photos. Rare/Scarce.
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The Computer Connection

The Computer Connection

by Bester, Alfred

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New York: Berkley Publishing Corporation, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Review copy with publisher's letter laid in.; Octavo.
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Startling Stories (CANADIAN) 1946 Vol. 13 # 1 Winter: Outlaw World (Captain Future) / The...
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Startling Stories (CANADIAN) 1946 Vol. 13 # 1 Winter: Outlaw World (Captain Future) / The Forgotten Man of Space / The Jimson Island Giant

by Merwin, Sam Jr. (editor): Edmond Hamilton / P. Schuyler Miller / Sam Merwin Jr.

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The Hunters of Pangaea

by Baxter, Stephen; Lewis, Anthony (editor)

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Framingham, MA, U.S.A.: NESFA Press, 2004. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. Hescox, Richard (illustrator). Hescox, Richard (illustrator). First Edition. 360, [2] pages. Publisher's blue cloth with silver titles in the original dust jacket. A few spots to the inside of the dust jacket, and some minor scuffing to the dust jacket. The slipcase is in very good condition with some minor soiling to the back panel. One of a total edition of 1500 copies printed of which this is one of 190 numbered copies signed by author Baxter and artist Richard Hescox. Presents nicely on the shelf. Cloth. A collection of eighteen stories and five essays.
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I, ROBOT Grosset & Dunlap Custom Display Case  with Rear Panel
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by Isaac Asimov

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Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature
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The Centaur

The Centaur

by Updike, John

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Human Nature: New Doctor Who Adventures

by Cornell, Paul

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The Brick Moon  : From the Papers of Captain Frederic Ingham
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The Brick Moon : From the Papers of Captain Frederic Ingham

by Hale, Edward Everett

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Barre, Massachusetts: Imprint Society. Fine with no dust jacket. 1971. Limited/Numbered Edition. Hardcover. The Near Fine slipcase has a faint mark at the tail of the spine edge. ; Early science fiction that imagines a human colonized brick and mortar satellite moon of the Earth. Satirical subtext throughout, based on personalities and society in Boston, MA. Originally serialized in The Atlantic in 1869 and 1870. Copy 712 of a limited edition of 1,950. Signed by the illustrator. Seventeen woodcuts printed in brown, directly from the blocks, by Michael McCurdy, prolific illustrator and founder of the Penmaen Press. Printed by Spiral Press on fine paper. Half dark linen with gilt image of a telescope, the remainder natural linen on boards. This is the later binding, the first being in quarter brown linen, no image, the remainder natural. Slipcase is clean, with sharp corners, and a clean, woodcut illustrated, title label that wraps around the spine edge. Signed by the illustrator. A clean… Read More
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THE WORLD OF STAR TREK
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THE WORLD OF STAR TREK

by Gerrold, David

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New York: Ballantine Books, 1973. Mass market paperback. 276 pages + 64 pages of photographs. First printing of this paperback original. An inside picture of the 3 worlds of Star Trek: 1) Gene Roddenberry" conception of the TV series; 2) the show itself--writers, stars and technicians; and 3) the world of the fans who kept the series alive after NBC cancelled it. The book is clean and bright, with just a hint of edgewear; a couple of reading crease on the spine, but still square and tightly bound. Bookstore stamp at top of page facing the front cover.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
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Let's All Kill Constance SIGNED FIRST

Let's All Kill Constance SIGNED FIRST

by RAY BRADBURY

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A FINE FIRST EDITION IN DUST JACKET. SIGNED BY MR. BRADBURY ON TITLE PAGE.
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A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

by Verne, Jules

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Jules Verne: Jules A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 1959 Dodd, Mead Science Fiction Book Club Edition. Special introduction by Arthur C. Clarke. USED. VG/G original red, black and white Jean Morton dust jacket. Spine of jacket is skinned by price label removal. Beige boards, red topstain, 226 pages, binding is tight. Plot summary:" In Jules Verne's JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, a geology professor, Otto Lindenbrock, and his nephew Axel discover and decode an ancient document that purports to show that a dormant volcano holds a secret entrance to a series of caverns leading to a subterranean world at the earth's center. In the name of scientific discovery, they follow the instructions and undertake a hazardous journey deep within the earth..."
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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY
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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY

by RAY BRADBURY

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Silent Interviews: On Language, Race, Sex, Science Fiction, and Some Comics―A Collection of...
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Silent Interviews: On Language, Race, Sex, Science Fiction, and Some Comics―A Collection of Written Interviews

by Samuel Delany

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First Edition. First Printing. Wesleyan (1994). Fine, as new, black full cloth hardcover, with vivid silver lettering. No jacket was issued by publisher. A fresh, sharp copy. Boxed for swift, safe shipping. 11(1b)
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The Sex Demon of Jangal

The Sex Demon of Jangal

by Brent, Lynton Wright

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Hollywood, CA: Brentwood Publishing Co. / Crime-Adventure Series Book No. 101 1st Edition, 1964 ----------paperback. An erotic fantasy novel. Covers slightly rubbed, very modest shelfwear, a near fine copy.. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. Illus. by The Author (front cover). Note: our prices on Biblio are the LOWEST of any of the sites on which we list our books.
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Seetee Shock

Seetee Shock

by Williamson, Jack [John Stewart Williamson]

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New York: Simon & Schuster, 1950 First printing of the first edition. Book with light foxing to endpapers, else in fine condition; dust jacket with light rubbing and foxing, else fine.
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