Science Fiction (Film Encyclopedia Volume 2)
by Phil Hardy
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0688008429
- ISBN 13
- 9780688008420
- Seller
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About This Item
Hardcover Cloth 400 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Good. Stated First edition First printing 1984 with corresponding number line. Handsome black boards and silver embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Slight shelf wear. An unclipped dust jacket is discolored with age with the usual shelf wear - tears, stains, scratches, and wrinkles. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Heavier than standard book; S&H will be adjusted.
A comprehensive guide to the world of science fiction films. It covers the history of the genre, from its origins in the silent era to the present day, and includes profiles of key filmmakers and actors, as well as in-depth analysis of classic films and their themes.
The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a different era in the history of science fiction cinema. Each chapter begins with an overview of the period, highlighting the key trends and developments that shaped the genre at that time. This is followed by detailed profiles of the major filmmakers and actors who were working in the genre during that period, along with summaries and analysis of their most important films.
Also includes a comprehensive index of films, allowing readers to quickly locate information on any particular movie. The index is organized alphabetically by film title and includes brief summaries of each film, as well as the year of release and the names of the director and key cast members.
Overall, "Science Fiction (Aurum Film Encyclopedia Volume 2)" is an essential reference guide for anyone interested in the history and development of science fiction cinema. It is well-written, extensively researched, and lavishly illustrated with stills and posters from some of the most iconic films in the genre.
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Details
- Seller
- River House Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 656653
- Title
- Science Fiction (Film Encyclopedia Volume 2)
- Author
- Phil Hardy
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0688008429
- ISBN 13
- 9780688008420
- Publisher
- William Morrow & Co
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1984
- Pages
- 400
- Bookseller catalogs
- First Editions; Americana;
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I ship domestically in the US using the Post Office and internationally using consolidation services. Books are always wrapped then packed in cardboard boxes with padding to protect the contents. International shipments are double boxed with shipping paperwork attached to the outside of the box using a special envelope. And a complete duplicate of all the paperwork packed inside the outer box in case the attached set wanders off.
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