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The world of science fiction, 1926–1976 : the history of a subculture / by Lester del Rey

This historical analysis explores the development of science fiction from the late nineteenth century to 1976, focusing on the influence of magazines and publishers. It examines cyclical trends in the genre's evolution and the growth of the American hardcover market.

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