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Hell's cartographers : some personal histories of science fiction writers / with contributions by Alfred Bester; Damon Knight [and 4 others] ; edited by Brian W. Aldiss and Harry Harrison
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Hell's cartographers : some personal histories of science fiction writers / with contributions by Alfred Bester; Damon Knight [and 4 others] ; edited by Brian W. Aldiss and Harry Harrison

by Brian W. Aldiss, Harry Harrison

This volume features personal histories from prominent science fiction writers, including Alfred Bester, Damon Knight, and Brian W Aldiss. These accounts provide insight into their individual careers and the development of the genre.

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