Age of wonders

David G. Hartwell

first published 1984 Tor, 1996 319 pages

Age of Wonders is a fascinating tour of the origins, history, and culture of the science fiction world, written with insight and genuine affection for this wonder-filled literature, and addressed to newcomers and longtime SF readers alike. Hartwell has revised the body of the book to take into account the past twelve years's changes in the literary landscape and the publishing marketplace, and added substantial new...

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Age of wonders edition · 1996 · Tor · 319 pages
Age of wonders edition · 1985 · McGraw-Hill · 224 pages
Age of wonders edition · 1984 · Walker · 205 pages

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