The Infinite Arena

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Overview:

Title: The Infinite Arena
Author: Terry Carr
Year: 1977
Publisher: Thomas Nelson / SFBC
Price: $1.98
Pages: 189
Binding: Hardcover
Type: Anthology
Title Reference: The Infinite Arena
Notes:
- "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
- Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for June 1977.
- No printed price or statement of edition. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer.
- "Jacket drawing by Frank Kalan" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket.
- "2050" printed at the bottom of the back flap of the dustjacket.
- Gutter code "H25" on page 188 of the verified copy indicates a printing in June 1977, which appears to be late for a June publication date. There may have been an earlier printing. (The other selection that month had a gutter code of "H21").