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Before the golden age : a science fiction anthology of the 1930's

by Isaac Asimov

This chronological anthology collects science fiction stories published between 1920 and 1938. The volume tracks the early development of the genre, exploring themes of space exploration, evolutionary shifts, and futuristic civilisations.

Accession 32401 ISBN 0748101969 Publisher Black Cat
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