Brave New Words; The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction
by Prucher, Jeff  Editor
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0195305671
- ISBN 13
- 9780195305678
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Oxford University Press, London, 2007. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Good. acknowledgements, preface by editor, introduction by Gene Wolfe, guide to the dictionaries, pseudonyms cited in the dictionary, bibliography of books. Quoted and bibliography of science fiction non-fiction and reference books. Blue coloured cloth covered boards with silver titles to the backstrip. "From Annish and Astrogate to zero gravity and zine, this historical dictionary is filled with fun and fascinating entries in all things science fiction. It's a window to the entire field of the genre's literature, through the words invented and passed along by science fiction's most talented writers."  From the front bowled over panel blurb. There is only minor rubbing it to the book corners. No damage to report. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. (6), VII-XXXI, (1), 342, (10) pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Dictionary; Reference. ISBN: 0195305671. ISBN/EAN: 9780195305678. Inventory No: 0112842. . 9780195305678
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0112842
- Title
- Brave New Words; The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction
- Author
- Prucher, Jeff – Editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0195305671
- ISBN 13
- 9780195305678
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2007
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Science fiction, dictionary, words Science Fiction & Fantasy; Dictionary; Reference. Unbranded ISBN: 0195305671 EAN: 9780195305678 Prucher, Jeff  Editor Brave New Words; The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction
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Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online
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