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Notes to a Science Fiction Writer: The Secrets of Writing Science Fiction that Sells
by Bova, Ben
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- VG
- Seller
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Alliance, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. VG. 1981. 2nd Edition. Paperback. Second edition, revised and expanded. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" trade paperback in wrappers. Very Good condition. Rubs to the corners and spine tips. Rubbing along the rear wrapper's outer edge. Small, red remainder dots at the edges of the page block. .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Dearly Departed Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76124
- Title
- Notes to a Science Fiction Writer: The Secrets of Writing Science Fiction that Sells
- Author
- Bova, Ben
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - VG
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1981
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Dearly Departed Books
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Alliance, Ohio
About Dearly Departed Books
Selling books since 1978. We specialize in SF, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Western & Pulp Fiction. With an inventory of more than 35,000 Hardcover 1st editions, Vintage Paperbacks , Pulp Magazines & general antiquarian books. Store front open by chance or appointment.
Glossary
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- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Trade Paperback
- Used to indicate any paperback book that is larger than a mass-market paperback and is often more similar in size to a hardcover...
- Remainder
- Book(s) which are sold at a very deep discount to alleviate publisher overstock. Often, though not always, they have a remainder...
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