About this title: What happens when the tools and themes of science fiction are applied to the genre of science fiction itself-and to publishing in general? Surprisingly, the result is not a black hole of dreary self-referentiality but a supernova of literary comedy, in the manner of classicists such as S. J. Perelman, Stephen Leacock and Robert Benchley, and postmodernists such as Mark Leyner, Will Self and Steve Aylett. In this collection of short, sharp, satirical gems, Paul Di Filippo-noted for his own fiction and criticism, which gives him an insider's perspective-turns a keen eye on the foibles, ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 080955609X Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 080955609X Ex-library book with stickers and stampings. Overall nice condition book with clean text and good binding unless otherwise noted. Most items ship within 24 hours. read more
Description: Good. 0809556103 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cosmos Books
Date Published: 2006-08-19
ISBN-13:9780809556106ISBN:0809556103
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Description: New. About forty stories. Paul finds the humorous side of the science fiction industry. He takes the gaffes, pomposities, and pretensions of SF writers, publicists, reviewers, publishers, fans, editors, librarians and bookstore owners and uses their words as springboard to tell his own improbably stories of literary hit men, self-blinded authors, agents as personal servants, a Victorian internet and more. Most everyone can enjoy these, but those more familiar with the science fiction community ... read more
Binding: Hardcover, New in dust jacket,
Publisher: Cosmos Books, Rockville
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780809556090ISBN:080955609X
Description: New. You'll read Di Filippo more than once. More than twice. Better to get a sturdy casebound copy of this fine (and funny) collection. read more
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