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Here comes civilization : the complete science fiction of William Tenn : volume II

by George Zebrowski, James A. Mann, Robert Silverberg, William Tenn, Mary Tabasko

This volume contains a collection of science fiction short stories and the novels Of Men and Monsters and A Lamp for Medusa. The works are characterised by satirical elements.

Accession 35852 ISBN 1886778280 Publisher NESFA Press production
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