Of Worlds Beyond
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur
Of Worlds Beyond is a collection of essays about the techniques of writing science fiction, edited by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach. It was first published in 1947 by Fantasy Press in an edition of 1,262 copies. It has been reprinted by Advent in 1964 and by Dobson in 1965.
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Of Worlds Beyond: The Science of Science Fiction Writing
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur (editor)
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- 1947
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Reading, PA: Fantasy Press, 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Near fine. A yymposium by Robert A. Heinlein, John Taine, Jack Williamson, A. E. Van Vogt, L. Sprague de Camp, Edward E. Smith, and John W. Campbell, Jr. Each author contributes a short essay on science fiction writing. First edition (stated). A near fine copy in a near fine… Read more about this item Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond: The Science of Science Fiction Writing: a Symposium
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur (editor) essays by John W. Campbell Jr., L. Sprague de Camp, Robert A. Heinlein, Edward E. Smith Ph.D., John Taine AKA Eric Temple Bell, A. E. van Vogt, and Jack Williamson] [cover design by John Stops]
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North Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Chicago: Advent Publishers. Very Good. 1964. First Edition Thus. Trade Paperback. First printing thus. Pictorial wrappers, 104 pages, illustrated with black-and-white photographs of the contributors, index. Near Fine copy with some age-toning to the spine. .bx121 Item Price
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OF WORLDS BEYOND: THE SCIENCE OF SCIENCE FICTION WRITING
by Eshbach, LLoyd Arthur (editor)
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Laurel, Maryland, USA
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London: Dennis Dobson, [1965]. First British edition. Remainder mark to bottom edge, a fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket. (30982). Octavo, boards. This edition includes a useful index and adds a two-page "foreword" by John Carnell. Seven essays by Robert A. Heinlein, John Taine, Jack Williamson, A. E. van Vogt, L. Sprague de Camp, Edward E.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond: The Science of Science Fiction Writing: a Symposium
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur (edited by) Essays by John W. Campbell Jr., L. Sprague de Camp, Robert A. Heinlein, Edward E. Smith Ph.D., John Taine AKA Eric Temple Bell, A. E. van Vogt, and Jack Williamson] [cover design by John Stops]
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illustrated with black-and-white photographs of the contributors, index. Light page edge foxing and some spine toning bx3 Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond
by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach
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- 1965
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Turner, Maine, USA
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London UK: Dennis Dobson, 1965. First. hardcover. Fine/very good. 5.5 x 8.25. A symposium of essays by famed sci-fi writers like Heinlein, DeCamp, Van Vogt and more. Fine copy with pencil mark ln ffep, ink mark on publishers page, and very good DJ that is price clipped and marked on back cover. Item Price
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OF WORLDS BEYOND - The Science of Science Fiction Writing
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur (editor) (E. E. Doc Smith; John W. Campbell; L. Sprague de Camp; Robert A. Heinlein; Jack Williamson; A. E. van Vogt; John Taine)
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Burlington, Ontario, CAN
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Chicago: Advent Publishers, 1964. Book. Illus. by John Stopa;. Very Good+. Soft cover. First Printing - First Thus. 8vo. 104 pp. Trade paperback format. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. A symposium by: E. E. Doc Smith; John W. Campbell; L. Sprague de Camp; Robert A. Heinlein; Jack Williamson; A.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond; The Science of Science Fiction Writing
by ESHBACH, LLOYD ARTHUR (ed)
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dennis dobson. first edition hardcover in dustwrapper; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost Item Price
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OF WORLDS BEYOND: A Symposium
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur (editor) (Edward E. Doc Smith; John W. Campbell; L. Spragu
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- 1965-01-01
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Dennis Dobson, 1965-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good Dust Jacket. Very good hardcover in very good dust jacket. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; boards and text also very good. Light shelfwear, some rubbing/scuffing to dust jacket. DJ protected in Mylar wraps. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur [editor]
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- 1965
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East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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London: Dennis Dobson. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket; Some shelfwear to jacket, jacket . price-clipped.. 1965. 1st British. Hardcover. A symposium on writing science fiction, featuring articles by Heinlein, van Vogt, Williamson, and others. ; 8vo; 118 pages . Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond: The Science of Science Fiction Writing - A Symposium by Robert A. Heinlein, John Taine, Jack Williamson, A. E. van Vogt, L. Sprague de Camp, E. E. Smith, John W. Campbell Jr.
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur (editor); Edward E. Smith, John W. Campbell Jr., L. Sprague de Camp, Robert A. Heinlein, Jack Williamson, A. E. van Vogt, John Taine
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- 1947
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Kutztown, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reading, PA: Fantasy Press, 1947. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original 1947 edition, very scarce. Red cloth, spine panel lettered in gilt. Moisture contact has resulted in a few spots and areas of dye lightening to cover cloth, with dampstaining along lower spine panel/joints and lightening to heel of spine.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond: The Science of Science Fiction Writing
by ESHBACH, Lloyd Arthur
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- 1955
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Reading, Pennsylvania: Fantasy Press, 1955. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First edition. Offsetting on the front board from sunning, else very good in not quite very good dustwrapper with some tears and modest nicks. Item Price
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OF WORLDS BEYOND; A Symnposium; The Science of Science Fiction Writing
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur (editor)(Robert A. Heinlein; John Taine; Jack Williamson; A. E. van Vogt; L. Sprague de Camp; Edward E. Smith, Ph.D.; John W. Campbell, Jr.)
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- 1974
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Chicago: Advent Publishers, Inc., 1974. 4th printing, Sept. 1974. Cover art by John Stopa. Includes "Introduction"; "On the Writing of Speculative Fiction" by Robert A. Heinlein; "Writing a Science Novel" by John Taine; "The Logic of fantasy" by Jack Williamson; "Complication in the Science Fiction Story" by A. E. van Vogt; "Humor in Science Fiction" by L. Sprague de Camp;… Read more about this item Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond
by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach (Ed.)
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- 1965
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Dennis Dobson Books Ltd, 1965. Hardcover. Acceptable/Acceptable. 1965. First Published in GB. 118 pages. This is an ex-Library book. Pictorial dust jacket over grey cloth. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Binding remains firm. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Small hole to front free endpaper. Water staining to some page edges, text remains unaffected.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond: The Science of Science Fiction Writing
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur
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Advent Publishers. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. 2nd edition, 2nd printing. (science fiction) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or… Read more about this item Item Price
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OF WORLDS BEYOND: The Science of Science Fiction Writing, A Symposium
by Eshbach Lloyd Arthur (editor)
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- Used - very good b-format paperback, some sun shadiing to cover
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- 2nd printing, Seven detailed and informative essays on the scien
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- 1964
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- 9780911682144
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Advent Publishers, 1964. 2nd printing, Seven detailed and informative essays on the science and art of writing science fiction. Paperback. very good b-format paperback, some sun shadiing to cover. Item Price
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Of worlds beyond
by ESHBACH, Lloyd Arthur (ed)
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- 9780234778975
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hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. Item Price
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OF WORLDS BEYOND .
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur
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Webster, New York, USA
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dobson, first edition hardcover. 1965, minute edge wear, fine in fine price clipped dust jacket Item Price
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Of Worlds Beyond
by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur (Editor)
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- Good
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- 2nd Edition
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- 1964
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- Hardcover
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Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Advent, 1964. Ex-Library. Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. Standard ex-library flaws, plus rear free end page appears to have been torn out. Dust jacket moderately worn. Base of spine bumped. Binding firm.. Item Price
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