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Hell's cartographers : some personal histories of science fiction writers

by Brian W. Aldiss, Harry Harrison

This volume features personal histories from prominent science fiction writers, including Alfred Bester, Damon Knight, and Brian W Aldiss. These accounts provide insight into their individual careers and the development of the genre.

Accession 35006 ISBN 0297768824 Publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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