Science Fiction comic books issue 1

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1st Printing. Book of the Month Club Treasury of Science Fiction short stories by authors such as; Kurt Vonnegut, John W. Campbell, John Berryman, J.G. Ballard, Kono Tensei, Arthur C. Clarke, Gene Wolf, Ray Bradbury, Steve Allen, Phillip K. Dick and many, MANY more. 6" x 9", 1084 pages.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Orson Scott Card, Philip Athans, and Jay Lake. When creating their own fantastic realms, most writers will turn to this guide for simple yet detailed explanations of complex topics ranging from time travel and hyperspace to alchemy and feudalism. Not only are the basic elements of fantasy and science fiction explained by the experts and best-selling authors, you will learn how to shape these components into realistic storylines using professional advice on story construction, world creation, and writing fundamentals found throughout the guide. Includes new chapters examining current trends in fantasy and science fiction writing, including popular subgenres such as Steampunk. Easily breaks down key elements in fantasy and science fiction world building, exploring such areas as weapons, mythical creatures, religions, magic, governments, and interstellar travel. Key insights on storybuilding and career advice for beginner and experienced writers alike. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 416 pages, Text. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Philip Athans. If you write horror, sci-fi, or fantasy you know that monsters shouldn't just appear in your story for no reason. Join Philip Athans, author of The Guide to Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction, and learn to create compelling, plausible creatures to inhabit and haunt your novels. This novel includes: An explanation of monster archetypes, including symbolism and phobia of monsters. Descriptions of classic creatures from popular films, books, and games. A foreward by The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society. And, an annotated short story by H.P. Lovecraft. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, Text. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Edited by Rich Horton. This fifth volume of the year's best science fiction and fantasy features thirty-three stories by some of the genre's greatest authors: Nina Allan, Kate Bachus, Elizabeth Bear, Michael Blumlein, Aliette de Bodard, David Ira Cleary, K.M. Ferebee, Emily Gilman, Ursula K. Le Guin, Maria Dahvana Headley, Xia Jia, Naomi Kritzer, Jay Lake, Marissa K. Lingen, Kelly Link, Meghan McCarron, Linda Nagata, Sandra McDonald, Nick Mamatas, Tamsyn Muir, Joe Pitkin, Robert Reed, Leonard Richardson, Margaret Ronald, Christopher Rowe, Sofia Samatar, Gord Sellar, Lavie Tidhar, Catherynne M. Valente, Genevieve Valentine, Robert Charles Wilson and Caroline M. Yoachim. Selecting the best fiction from Analog, Asimov's, Clarkesworld, F&SF, Strange Horizons, and other top venues, The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy is your guide to magical realms and worlds beyond tomorrow. Softcover, 6.3-in. x 9-in., 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Edited by Rich Horton. Stories by Theodora Goss, James Patrick Kelly, Yoon Ha Lee, Ken Liu, Maureen McHugh, Ian R. MacLeod, K.J. Parker, Robert Reed, Geoff Ryman, Karin Tidbeck, Harry Turtledove, Carrie Vaughn, Peter Watts, E. Lily Yu and more. The sixth volume of the year's best science fiction and fantasy features over thirty stories by some of the genre's greatest authors. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 576 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.95.