Speculations on Speculation: Theories of Science Fiction — 1st Ed

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Speculations on Speculation: Theories of Science Fiction — 1st Ed

Name: Speculations on Speculation: Theories of Science Fiction — 1st Ed
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Speculations on Speculation: Theories of Science Fiction, James Gunn and Matthew Candelaria — 1st Edition

Publication: Lanham, Maryland, The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2005

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xix, 374.

Condition Report: Fair. The volume remains a functionally complete reading copy but exhibits significant physical detriments, most notably prominent liquid staining and tidemarks along the lower edges of the text block that bleed into the bottom margins of the preliminary leaves. The original publisher's softcover binding is fully intact without any looseness, though the wrappers show general shelf-wear, curling to the corners, and creasing along the spine. Internally, apart from the localised water damage and minor edge spotting, the pages remain bright and the text is entirely unobscured and legible.

Catalogue Note: First edition, softcover issue. This academic anthology gathers essential literary criticism and historical analysis of the science fiction genre.

As a university-oriented Scarecrow Press publication, the title was produced in smaller print runs and remains somewhat uncommon on the open market.

The copy bears no significant provenance, inscriptions, or bookplates, and is unillustrated, relying entirely on its critical text.

Speculations on Speculation: Theories of Science Fiction provides a comprehensive exploration of the genre's roots, development, and future trajectory. Featuring contributions from luminaries such as Ursula K. Le Guin, Brian W. Aldiss, and Samuel R. Delany, the anthology addresses fundamental questions about the definition of science fiction and its standing as serious literature. By presenting a diverse array of critical viewpoints, the collection serves as an indispensable resource for students, academics, and dedicated fans seeking to understand the mechanics and historical importance of speculative fiction.

Book Condition: Fair

Book Authors: James Gunn and Matthew Candelaria

Book Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Criticism & Essays

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 393

Book Publication Year: 2005

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Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Lanham, Maryland, United States

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