1st,signed by Marion Zimmer Bradley,CJ Cherryh,Ron Goulart,Parke Godwin,S Schiff

Description: Inside Outer Space Science Fiction Professionals Look at Their Craft by Sharon Jarvis With Chapters by: Parke Godwin (signed) C. J. Cherryh (signed) Ron Goulart (signed) Stuart David Schiff (signed) Carter Scholz Marion Zimmer Bradley (signed) Marshall Tymn Sharon Jarvis Lloyd Bibble, Jr. George Alec Effinger Frederick Unger First Edition Description: This item is for one copy (of four available for sale) of a hardback book published by Frederick Ungar Publishing in 1985. The copyright page states 'First Edition'. Signed by Marion Zimmer Bradley, C. J. Cherryh, Parke Godwin, Stuart David Schiff, and Ron Goulart on the title page without inscription or personalization. From the Dust Jacket Front Flap: For admirers of science fiction, here is a very practical, informative book. It answers come interesting questions: - Is there still a "science fiction ghetto"? - Do editors and publishers really pay attention to SF manuscripts? - How do well-known SF writers feel about their fans? The book tells, sometimes in controversial fashion, what really goes on in the world of science fiction and fantasy. All the essays were written especially for this book. Mainly the work of writers in the field, they also reflect the thinking of editors and publishers. Each contributor has chosen an area of special interest. Some of the highlights: - Best-selling writer Marion Simmer Bradley muses on the adoring fans every author meets at popular conventions. - C. J. Cherryh dispels the myths about war in outer space. - Parke Godwin, winner of the World Fantasy award, tells how his acting experience affected his writing. - And Sharon Jarvis herself recalls the sometimes bitter, sometimes amusing details of how SF has been treated by publishers, most of whom were taken by surprise by this unlikely but money-making specialty. There is more, of course, both entertaining and useful. For devotees of the field as well as potential writers of SF or fantasy, Inside Outer Space offers some valuable insights and new perspectives into a genre that continues to attract a wide-ranging audience. Table of Contents: • Introduction (Inside Outer Space) • essay by Sharon Jarvis • There Goes Deuteronomy • essay by Parke Godwin • Goodbye Star Wars, Hello Alley-oop • essay by C. J. Cherryh • Historical Hysteria or Humor in Science Fiction • essay by Ron Goulart • The Glorious Past, Erratic Present, and Questionable Future of the Specialty Presses • essay by Stuart David Schiff • Inside the Ghetto, and Out • essay by Carter Scholz • Fandom: Its Value to the Professional • essay by Marion Zimmer Bradley • Science Fiction In the Classroom • essay by Marshall B. Tymn • What Does a Woman Know About Science Fiction, Anyway? • essay by Sharon Jarvis • Roots: A Taxicab Tour of Science-Fiction History • essay by Lloyd Biggle, Jr. • Writing through adversity • essay by George Alec Effinger Condition: Bindings - near fine to fine, top and bottom of spines have slight to minor bumping, page edges slightly age darkened and very very slightly soiled. Dust jackets - near fine, slight edgewear and wrinkling, slight soiling, not price clipped, in dust jacket protector. Our Business Policies: Use the Contact Seller link near the top of this listing to see our FAQs, which should answer most questions about our business and listing policies. We have moved the extensive text we used to have here to those FAQs. Shipping and Packing: General Information: We always ship in sturdy new boxes with premium heavy duty packing tape, bubblewrap and filler to keep the item(s) away from the sides of the box. The pictures below show the boxes that we use for shipping. A Note On Customs: When customs forms are required for a shipment, we fill them out honestly, stating that the contents are merchandise and giving the price you paid for the item (not including the shipping) as the value. Please do not ask us to do otherwise. Take any customs duty that you will have to pay into consideration before making your purchase. Please note that many countries have restrictions on the import of certain goods and sometimes on the maximum value that can be shipped to the country by various shipping methods. Priority Mail International insurance cannot be purchased for all countries and some limit the amount of insurance that can be purchased (default indemnity coverage seems to apply to all countries). Details on shipping conditions by country can be found on the United States Post Office web site. signedbyMarionZimmerBradley

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