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A clash of cymbals

by James Blish

When scientists discover a hostile anti-matter universe, they realise contact means instant oblivion. A joint scientific mission soon reveals that the two opposing universes are on an inevitable collision course.

Accession 9273 ISBN 0099086603 Publisher Arrow
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