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Hard-luck diggings : the early Jack Vance / edited by Terry Dowling and Jonathan Strahan

by Jack Vance, Terry Dowling, Jonathan Strahan

This volume contains fourteen pieces written during the first twelve years of the author's career. The collection represents early examples of work that influenced the development of science fiction and fantasy.

Accession 34005 ISBN 9781596063013 Publisher —
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