This enormous volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of fantastic literature of the nineteenth century. From detective fiction to historical novels, from well-known authors like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to Russian newspaper serials and Chinese martial arts novels, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FANTASTIC VICTORIANA is a truly exhaustive look at every aspect of fantastic literature in the days of Queen Victoria. Readers of science fiction and fantasy will be surprised to find here the roots of genres thought to be strictly ...
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This enormous volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of fantastic literature of the nineteenth century. From detective fiction to historical novels, from well-known authors like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to Russian newspaper serials and Chinese martial arts novels, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FANTASTIC VICTORIANA is a truly exhaustive look at every aspect of fantastic literature in the days of Queen Victoria. Readers of science fiction and fantasy will be surprised to find here the roots of genres thought to be strictly contemporary, and students of literature will be amazed at the breadth and scope of writings produced in the Victoriana era. This is an invaluable reference, and truly one-of-a-kind.
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Add this copy of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana to cart. $145.00, very good condition, Sold by Found Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Monkeybrain.
Add this copy of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana to cart. $147.00, very good condition, Sold by Atlanta Vintage Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlanta, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Monkeybrain.
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Very Good + First edition. Matte pictorial hardcover featuring a fantastical illustration by John Picacio. This 1000-page collection is a comprehensive encyclopedia of fantastic literature of the nineteenth century. Encompasses a wide variety of sub-genres including detective fiction, historical novels, newspaper serials, and many more. Pages are clean and unmarked. Boards are clean; light rubbing at corners and to boards has worn away a bit of the matte finish. Text block is clean. Binding is tight and square.
Add this copy of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana to cart. $173.45, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Monkeybrain.
Add this copy of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Victoriana to cart. $367.00, like new condition, Sold by Kathmandu Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Winter Park, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by MonkeyBrain Books.
