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The Other Side of the Sky

The Other Side of the Sky

The Other Side of the Sky

Gary Westfahl

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2009
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Estudios literarios: ficción, novelistas y prosistas
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9781434457493
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A companion volume to the author’s Island in the Sky, this new book covers 975 science fiction novels, stories, films, and television programs dealing with space stations. Each entry includes complete bibliographical data, and is usually followed by a detailed summary and commentary. A massive guide that will prove to be an invaluable resource for scholars, readers, and libraries interested in fantastic literature. 3

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