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The book is edited by the same pair who produced the cambridge companion to science fiction (winner of a hugo award in )since tolkien and his many imitators, however, it has become a major publishing phenomenonfrom the back cover: "fantasy is a creation of the enlightenment, and the recognition that excitement and wonder can be found in imagining impossible thingsoxfam bookshop lincoln a book of essays discussing the history and features of fantasy fiction, exploring the genre from a historical point of view, and discussing the various sub-genres" in superb as-new conditionsee oxfam website for delivery information read morein this volume, critics and authors of fantasy look at its history since the enlightenment, introduce readers to some of the different codes for the reading and understanding of fantasy, and examine some of the many varieties and subgenres of fantasy; from magical realism at the more literary end of the genre, to paranormal romance at the more popular endfrom the ghost stories of the gothic to the zombies and vampires of twenty-first-century popular literature, from mrs radcliffe to ms rowling, the fantastic has been popular with readers
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Item specifics condition: like new: seller notes: “like new, like new, like new, like new, like new, like new” personalised: yes author: anthology modified item: yes period of tales: 21st to 33rd centuries topic: crime language: english not americanese format: paperback modification description: to you inscribed: yes signed: yes type: short stories age level: adults title: as title genre: crime & thriller manufacutred in: england special attributes: 1st edition 'i've read science fiction all my adult lifehe is a literary force to be reckoned with'always willing to surprise, but in an extremely entertaining way, i can thoroughly recommend all of his titlesi've included everything ever written by major roxbroughhe's amongst my favourite authors'everything by this author is worthy of your attention if you love futuristic fiction' - steven king read more
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More specifically, this ecocritical study examines the ecological implications of trassard's literary and photographic production through the lens of sciencedespite the diverse generic and stylistic diversity of his work, he has remained constant in his effort to depict the rural way of lifethe global significance of the ecological themes that traverse his writings is presented here in english for the first timeoxfam bookshop raeburn place as new condition" see oxfam website for delivery information read moreunexpected convergences between disciplines foster a deeper appreciation of the endeavors of each and their capacity for mutual enrichment"jean-loup trassard has published more than forty books over the past 50 yearshimself a lifelong inhabitant of an agricultural area in the northwest of france, his fiction, nonfiction and photography bear witness to the many changes that have affected our relationship to the earth over the same period
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He was a prolific author of more than fifty titles, including popular science works about astronomy, several notable early science fiction novels, and works on psychical research and related topicsthe edges of the boards are rubbed, but the half-leather binding is otherwise in good conditionthe novel includes observations about the implications of the finite velocity of light, and many images of otherworldly life see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam shop west hampstead nicolas camille flammarion was a french astronomer and writerthe pages are slightly browned, but clean and unmarkedlumen, the first item in this volume, is a series of dialogues between a man and a disembodied spirit which is free to roam the universe at will
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Themes are science, speculation, and science fiction rapp & whiting, london, dust jacket has a few small rips to it, internally the book is an a very good condition see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music perth collection of essays which were originally published in general magazines, revised and updated
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Key features*substantial readings of fiction by major contemporary authors (eoxfam bookshop hexham the fiction of postmodernity is a significant and accessible new study of the relation of postmodern fiction to theories of the postmodernkey features in both these definitions are explained in relation to modernist and postmodern works of fictionissues relating to the postmodern representation of history and the development of a postmodern politics are also addressed in relation to works of contemporary fictioncontemporary works of fiction by novelists such as don delillo, toni morrison, salman rushdie, thomas pynchon and martin amis are viewed in relation to critiques of the 'culture industry', analyses of the 'postmodern condition' and theories of simulacrathomas pynchon, salman rushdie, don delillo)*introduces influential theories of the postmodern (fredric jameson, jean-francois lyotard, jean baudrillard)*analysis of the relationships of modernism and the avant-garde to postmodernism*focuses on the critical potential of postmodernism and postmodern fiction see oxfam website for delivery information read morethe book offers descriptions of the postmodern from both the marxist critical tradition and from the perspective of postmarxismthe work of influential theorists of the postmodern - such as theodor adorno, jean-francois lyotard, fredric jameson and jean baudrillard - is explained and compared
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4 good/very good condition science fiction paperbacksno postage or deliverycash on collection onlyover pages in total
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One first edition sphere science fiction from the adventures of luke skywalker, in used condition no ripes or tears complete and tolkien the hobbit grafton edition used condition no ripes or tears complete90 recorded delivery read morecan post for £3selling four of our paperback book selection 2 x snoopy books from cornet its show time snoopy and you asked for it charlie brownin used condition no ripes or tears complete
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science fiction (scifi) must read read morethe hitch-hikers guide to the galaxy by douglas adamsbelieved to be first edition paperback
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He was the inventor of the detective novel and the father of science fictionsherlock holmes was based on a character poe wrote 60 years before conan doyle and he is universally acknowledged as the inspiration of writers such as h g wells (war of the worlds), jules verne ( leagues under the sea) and as george bernard shaw saidedgar allan poe was one of the world's most influential writers and marked the 200th anniversary of his birth
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Mirror of illusion - nik gehenna flexiback novel of mythical legend mirror of illusion is something of a departure for major roxbrough not science fiction, but fantasy very much in the 'game of thrones' mould still in the printing stage - be the first to order an advance copy p&p in england and wales £3 other countries please ask for p&p quote before purchase tem: fantasy novel author: nik gehenna (major roxbrough) type: flexiback read more
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Mirror of illusion - nik gehenna flexiback novel of mythical legend mirror of illusion is something of a departure for major roxbrough not science fiction, but fantasy very much in the 'game of thrones' mould now available in 1st edition - be the first to order a copy p&p in england and wales £3 other countries please ask for p&p quote before purchase read more
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Mirror of illusion - nik gehenna flexiback novel of mythical legend mirror of illusion is something of a departure for major roxbrough not science fiction, but fantasy isbn very much in the 'game of thrones' mould now available in 1st edition - be the first to order a copy p&p in england and wales £3 other countries please ask for p&p quote before purchase read more
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Selling the whole lot for £50 possible to buy seperately
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Half-life is a science fiction first-person shooter video gamea great throw back game to indulge in! please feel free to negotiate the price
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Mirror of illusion - nik gehenna cd novel of mythical legend mirror of illusion is something of a departure for major roxbrough not science fiction, but fantasy very much in the 'game of thrones' mould now available in 1st edition - be the first to order a copy p&p in england and wales £3 other countries please ask for p&p quote before purchase read more
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Dead until dark living dead in dallas club dead not a traditional mystery, nor yet pure science fiction or romance, dead until dark broke genre boundaries to appeal to a wide audience of people who just enjoy a good adventurethis is a collection of the first three booksi have a new collection of the first nine charlaine harris dead series paperbacks for saleeach subsequent book about sookie stackhouse, telepathic louisiana barmaid and friend to vampires, werewolves, and various other odd creatures, has drawn more readerscharlaine harris -sookie stackhouse series trueblood omnibus 3 x paperbacks in 1 a collection of 3 x paperbacks in 1 giant omnibus bookplease browse my listings or contact me for further detailsworth £ in excellent condition n
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Mirror of illusion - nik gehenna cd novel of mythical legend mirror of illusion is something of a departure for major roxbrough not science fiction, but fantasy very much in the 'game of thrones' mould now available in 1st edition - be the first to order a copy read more
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This is a great anthology of golden age sf published between and coupled with a informative and interesting history of the magazines of that decadethis is available for cash on collection or p&p £3
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In this book, mat irvine, who has worked on doctor who for many years, takes you behind the scenes of this most famous science fiction seriesin short, you can enter the extraordinary and fantastic inter-galactic world of
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science fiction hall of fame, volume arthur cclarke/ stephen baxter - time's eye £1
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9 science fiction books from the " commodore john grimes " rim world series by a bertram chandler) into the alternate universe & contraband from outer space) the big black markbeyond the galactic rim(1) the rim of space(3) the road to the rimwhen the dream diesso seven books containing 9 novels read morethese are all old novels and are as followsthis is two novels in 1 book) the commodore at sea & spartan planet two novels in 1 book
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If you collect good old style science fiction books then these are for you) the stainless steel rat saves the world) the stainless steel rats revengethe price includes postage to any uk mainline address, highlands & islands £1(1) the stainless steel ratplease feel free to email or call for more informationthe stainless steel rat gets draftedthe books are old copies and consist of the followingthe collection is 4 books from the famous stainless steel rat series by harry harrison
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Oxfam books & music perth exotique 3 brings together the world's most beautiful cg characters in genres ranging from science fiction, fantasy, and anime, to photo-realism and stylized realismfeaturing 292 artworks by 197 artists in 45 countries and printed to the highest standards, you'll be both inspired and impressed by the original character art in exotique 3see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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The work of 215 highly talented artists fillexotique 4with 322 pieces of inspiring character art in genres from science fiction, fantasy, and anime, to photo-realism and stylized realismexotique 4also packs an additional thirty pieces of artwork into sixteen more pages than the previous editionexotique 4includes more art from china, korea, indonesia, and singapore, showcasing a broader range of styles and culturessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam books & music perth in its fourth edition,exotique 4firmly establishes itself as the benchmark for cg character art featuring the work of artists from forty-five countries (a record for the exotique series)
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The ultimate encyclopedia of science fiction - £5 anyone can be a cartoonist - £5 improve your snooker - £3 cliff thorburn’s snooker skills - £3 james corden: may i have your attention, please? - £3 war horse - £2 in real life westlife: the official book - £3 robbie williams: let me entertain you - £3 super drinks - £3 the manual ministry of sound - £3 tony adams: addicted - £3 why the whales came - £2 the world according to clarkson - £2 the world according to clarkson: volume 2 and another thing - £2 the best pub joke book ever - £2 the best party games book ever - £2 what not to drive - £2 the little book of fast cars £2 superbikes - sold wild about fast cars - £2 read more
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Planets, paperback by sobel, dava, isbn , isbn-13 , like new used, free p&p in the uk explores the creation and evolution of the solar system's planets through a lens of popular culture, drawing on sources from astrology, science fiction, the fine arts, and other genres to chronicle planetary history in an accessible format
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Oxfam shop ulverston a science fiction psychological horror film co-produced by michael douglas and rick bieberthe experiment proves successful and each of the friends try it in turn, but as time moves on the memories of their experiences in limbo begin to invade their waking lives in the form of terrifying hallucinationsin secret, his colleagues put him under anaesthetic, stop his heart and then bring him back to lifeco-starring julia roberts, kevin baconwilliam baldwin and oliver platt see oxfam website for delivery information read morea chicago medical student (kiefer sutherland), fascinated by reports of near-death experiences, decides to try it himself
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Oxfam shop kendal andrew niccol directs this science fiction romance adapted from the novel by stephenie meyer, creator of 'the twilight saga'one of them is melanie stryder (saoirse ronan), who, when out on a search for food, meets another human being named jared howe (max irons) and it isn't long before they begin to develop feelings for one anotherpackaging is unbroken - assumed pristine conditionthat is, until melanie's mind begins to fight back against her new inhabitor and her human emotions and memories ignite some empathy in the alien parasitesee oxfam website for delivery information read morean alien race has begun colonising earth by taking over human bodies and erasing their minds and memories and only a small band of survivors remain who are working to protect themselves from extinctionhowever, when melanie is taken by the alien species and is made host to one of their own, it seems all hope is lost
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