Science Fiction of the Fifties

Overview:

  • Title: Science Fiction of the Fifties
  • Author: Joseph Olander, Martin Harry Greenberg
  • Year: 1980
  • Publisher: Avon / SFBC
  • Price: $3.98
  • Pages: xxii+393
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Anthology
  • Title Reference: Science Fiction of the Fifties
  • Notes:
    • First hardcover edition (not stated).
    • "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
    • Main Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for February 1980.
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
    • "3671" printed at the bottom of the back flap of the dustjacket.
    • First printing has gutter code "K03" [verified] on page 392, indicates a printing in January 1980.
    • Dustjacket and spine title is Science Fiction of the 50's, but title page is Science Fiction of the Fifties
    • "Jacket painting by Gary Viskupic" on rear flap, the artwork has the single initial V
    • First printing bound in black leatherette with brown lettering