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The Encyclopedia of science fiction:

an illustrated A to Z
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Granada, 1979 - Literary Criticism - 672 pages

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User Review  - Michael - Goodreads

A very thorough reference, although this edition is two almost two decades out of date. Read full review

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User Review  - Joe Noir - Goodreads

If you consider yourself a true science fiction fan you must have this book. I have not read it cover to cover, but it is an invaluable reference. Read full review

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Contents

Section 1
5
Section 2
9
Section 3
11
Copyright

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TitleThe Encyclopedia of science fiction: an illustrated A to Z
AuthorPeter Nicholls
EditorPeter Nicholls
Editionillustrated
PublisherGranada, 1979
Original fromthe University of California
Digitized22 Mar 2010
ISBN0246110201, 9780246110206
Length672 pages
Subjects › 

Literary Criticism / Science Fiction & Fantasy
Science fiction
  
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