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American Science Fiction: Nine Classic Novels Of The 1950S: A Library Of America Boxed Set
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Contains:American Science Fiction: Four Classic Novels 19531956Frederik Pohl & C. M. Kornbluth / The Space Merchantstheodore Sturgeon / More Than Humanleigh Brackett / The Long Tomorrowrichard Matheson / The Shrinking Man9781598531589American Science Fiction: Five Classic Novels 19561958Robert Heinlein / Double Staralfred Bester / The Stars My Destinationjames Blish / A Case Of Consciencealgis Budrys / Who?Fritz Leiber / The Big Time9781598531596Following Its Acclaimed Threevolume Edition Of The Novels Of Science Fiction Master Philip K. Dick, The Library Of America Now Presents A Twovolume Anthology Of Nine Groundbreaking Works From The Golden Age Of The Modern Science Fiction Novel. Long Unnoticed Or Dismissed By The Literary Establishment, These Outsider Novels Have Gradually Been Recognized As American Classics. Here Are Genredefining Works By Such Masters As Robert Heinlein, Richard Matheson, James Blish, And Alfred Bester. The Themes Range From Time Travel (Fritz Leibers The Big Time) To Postapocalyptic Survival (Leigh Bracketts The Long Tomorrow), From The Prospect Of A Future Dominated By Multinational Advertising Agencies (Pohl And Kornbluths The Space Merchants) To The Very Nature Of Human Identity In A Technological Age (Theodore Sturgeons More Than Human And Algis Budryss Who?). The Range Of Styles Is Equally Diverse, By Turns Satiric, Adventurous, Incisive, And Hauntingly Lyrical. Grappling In Fresh Ways With A World In Rapid Transformation, These Visionary Novels Opened New Imaginative Territory In American Writing.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nations Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, Americas Best And Most Significant Writing. The Library Of America Series Includes More Than 300 Volumes To Date, Authoritative Editions That Average 1,000 Pages In Length, Feature Cloth Covers, Sewn Bindings, And Ribbon Markers, And Are Printed On Premium Acidfree Paper That Will Last For Centuries.
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- Q: What is included in the American Science Fiction boxed set? A: The boxed set includes two volumes: 'American Science Fiction: Four Classic Novels 1953—1956' featuring works by Frederik Pohl, Theodore Sturgeon, Leigh Brackett, and Richard Matheson, and 'American Science Fiction: Five Classic Novels 1956—1958' featuring novels by Robert Heinlein, Alfred Bester, James Blish, Algis Budrys, and Fritz Leiber.
- Q: What is the total page count of the boxed set? A: The total page count of the boxed set is 1750 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the books in this boxed set? A: The books in this boxed set are bound in hardcover.
- Q: Who are the authors featured in this boxed set? A: The boxed set features various authors, including Robert Heinlein, Richard Matheson, Frederik Pohl, C. M. Kornbluth, Theodore Sturgeon, Leigh Brackett, Alfred Bester, James Blish, and Algis Budrys.
- Q: When was the American Science Fiction boxed set published? A: The boxed set was published on September 27, 2012.
- Q: What themes do the novels in this boxed set explore? A: The novels explore various themes, including time travel, post-apocalyptic survival, the impact of advertising on society, and the nature of human identity in a technological age.
- Q: Is this boxed set a first edition? A: Yes, this boxed set is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the boxed set in? A: The boxed set is in new condition.
- Q: How many volumes are included in the boxed set? A: The boxed set includes two volumes.
- Q: What is the purpose of the Library of America? A: The Library of America is an independent nonprofit cultural organization that aims to preserve America's literary heritage by publishing and keeping in print significant American writing.