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Author:
Toronto, Richard, 1946-
Title:
War over Lemuria : Richard Shaver, Ray Palmer and the strangest chapter of 1940s science fiction / Richard Toronto.
Publisher:
McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2013
Description:
viii, 256 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subject:
Palmer, Ray,--1910-1977.
Shaver, Richard S.
Science fiction, American--History and criticism.
Novelists, American--20th century--Biography.
Periodical editors--United States--Biography.
Science fiction--History--United States--History--20th century.
Science fiction--History.--History.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-254) and index.
Summary:
"The Shaver Mystery began as a series of science fiction yarns in Amazing Stories nearly 70 years ago. The men behind it, Ray Palmer and Richard Shaver, were derided and seldom understood by a fandom that did its best to sweep them under the carpet of history"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
078647307X (softcover : acid free paper)
9780786473076 (softcover : acid free paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)820788122
LCCN:
2013012301
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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