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An informal history of the Hugos : a personal look back at the Hugo awards, 1953-2000 / Jo Walton

by Jo Walton

A survey of the Hugo Award finalists and winners from 1953 to 2000, this volume analyses the history and development of science fiction. It comprises revised essays and selected commentary from industry figures.

Accession 32519 ISBN 9780765379085 Publisher
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