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Gold : the final science fiction collection

by Isaac Asimov

The volume comprises a selection of short stories and essays exploring the history, development, and craft of science fiction. It includes ruminations on genre conventions, writing techniques, and the influence of the field on literature.

Accession 14630 ISBN 9780006482024 Publisher Voyager
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