New York: Ace Books, Inc., 1953. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good to Near Fine. Vintage Paperback -- Ace F-346: Three short stories from the early years of science fiction's golden age from one of the giants of the genre who is best remembered today as the editor of "Astounding Science Fiction" (later "Analog Science Fiction and Fact") where he shaped the early careers of writers such as Asimov, Heinlein, Sturgeon and Clarke as well as the genre itself. First printing, first Ace paperback edition (originally published in issues of "Amazing Stories" magazine in the 1930s, then as a hardcover book from Fantasy Press in 1953.). Mass market paperback, 224 pages including one page of publisher's ads and an introduction by the author. Cover art by Jerome Podwill. Pictorial wrappers show slight spine lean, light reading crease, very minimal surface and edge wear. No tears, no chipping or bumping. Text shows light soiling on text edges, age-tanning in margins. O/w complete, clean and unmarked. A Collectable Copy. Some reviewers and critics today find these early sci-fi adventure stories embarassing, others view them as the first steps to the genre's future. Whatever your perspective, they are history and should be recognized as such.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005884
Title: THE BLACK STAR PASSES
Author: Campbell, John W
Format/Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Very Good to Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Ace Books, Inc.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1953
Keywords: SCIENCE FICTION, SHORT STORIES, ADVENTURE, SCI FI, FANTASY, GOLDEN AGE OF
Bookseller catalogs: Adventure; History; Fantasy;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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