Masters Of Science Fiction Wilson, Richard; Edited By Pelan, John; Introduction By Di Filippo, Paul

First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Publisher's original black cloth with illustration in blind to the upper board, titles in gilt to the spine, in the Jim and Ruth Keegan illustrated dustwrapper. A fine copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owner's marks. Complete with the fine original dustwrapper that remains without fading, loss or tears. Issued in a limited edition of 500 copies, this example is numbered 433 and signed on the limitation page at the rear by John Pelan, Paul Di Filippo and the illustrators Jim and Ruth Keegan. A facsimile of Richard Wilson's signature is also present by approval of his estate. A collection of 22 stories by the science fiction author and Futurians member Richard Wilson (1920-1987). The author of three novels, Wilson was best know for his short stories several of which were nominated for Hugo or Nebula awards. He was largely responsible for securing the donation of papers from prominent science fiction writers such as Piers Anthony, Hal Clement, Keith Laumer, Larry Niven and Frederik Pohl to Syracuse University's George Arents Research Library. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.