The Seven Deadly Sins of Science Fiction

Overview:

  • Title: The Seven Deadly Sins of Science Fiction
  • Author: Isaac Asimov, Martin H. Greenberg, Charles G. Waugh
  • Year: 1981
  • Publisher: Fawcett Crest / SFBC
  • Price: $2.98
  • Pages: ix+269
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Anthology
  • Title Reference: The Seven Deadly Sins of Science Fiction
  • 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.
    • Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for March 1981.
    • No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from the SFBC announcement flyer, confirmed by the listing in Locus #243 (April 1981).
    • "5837" printed in a white box at the bottom on the back of the dustjacket.
    • First printing has gutter code "L07" [verified] on page 268; indicates a printing in February 1981.
    • "Jacket Painting by LARRY KRESEK" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket, cover is also signed.
    • "Seven" is used in the title throughout: cover, spine and title page.
    • Dustjacket spine gives the publisher as "Fawcett Books". The title page gives the publisher as "Fawcett Crest".
    • "Headnotes by Isaac Asimov" stated on the title page.
    • First printing 1/4 bound in dark green leatherette with slime-green boards and light green lettering