The Seven Deadly Sins of Science Fiction
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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