There was a time when anthologies were some of the hottest novels in bookstores. Various works all under one simple roof was an incredible way for readers to enjoy multiple authors without having to find all of the books or short stories on an individual basis. While this type of book has become passé for some genres, it is still alive and well in the science fiction niche.
Ace High is a collection of stories put together by George R.R. Martin. It is actually one of a series of books that anchors itself to two main plots and manages to tie them all together by the end of the book. Martin actually uses several of his own stories within the work, "Jube" and "Winter's Chill", to keep the anthology rolling and on point. The book was released in 1987.
Astounding Science Fiction was known by its readers to publish some of the most notable stories of the time. It only made sense for the magazine to gather the best of the best and release them all in a single work. In 1952, editor John W. Campbell did just that and The Astounding Science Fiction Anthology was released. It contains works from authors such as Robert A. Heinlein ("Blowups Happen"), John R. Pierce ("Invariant"), and Lester del Ray ("Over the Top").
The Golden Age of Science Fiction takes some of the most notable stories of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s and puts them in a single collection. The book was originally published in 1981 as a hardback and then re released in 1983 as a paperback. Noting the contribution of such authors as Anthony Boucher ("The Quest for Saint Aquin"), Philip Latham ("The Xi Effect"), and Isaac Asimov ("The Machine That Won the War"), it is easy to see why the title was chosen. This is a must have for fans of this era.
Many of the early masters of science fiction can be found in The Other Side of the Moon anthology. First published in 1949, this 416-page masterpiece holds many of the roots of the genre within it. Works such as "The Star" (H.G. Wells), "The Strange Drug of Dr. Caber" (Lord Dunsany), "Beyond the Walls of Sleep" (H. P. Lovecraft), and "Pillar of Fire" (Ray Bradbury) are all included. Simply put, this book contains just about every influential science fiction writer of the time.
Anthologies are great because they often contain stories we can no longer find as individual publications. Even if we can find them, they are often considered collectors pieces with a price tag that is far out of our range. All of the anthologies listed above contain works from some of the best authors in the genre, yet thankfully, are easily found in single works for our reading pleasure.
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Why Not Sell Science Fiction Books That Have Ceased To Interest You
When people become involved with science fiction books they tend to enjoy not just the stories but they also love communicating with others that share a passion for such written material. This in turn makes them want to collect and perhaps even sell memorabilia related to futuristic stories events and things. The characters around which these stories and the plots of the stories help to encourage others to create memorabilia items that highlight the best of the character and plot of such books.
There are many people who would like to sell memorabilia related to science fiction books. If you are also interested in joining the community of sellers there are some questions that you should ask yourself before becoming involved in the sale of such items.
It is important that you have a passion for such items and in addition you must also be keen on collecting the best such items. As a collector of such memorabilia you might find that after some time that you do not wish to hold on to this or that item. In such an instance it might be a good idea for you to sell off the unwanted item.
Once you have decided that you want to sell off an item or two your next step is to decide on the avenues available to you to sell the item. In addition, you will need to find a market or some buyers that are interested in purchasing science fiction books.
The good news is that there are plenty of opportunities available that will ensure that you succeed in making contact with buyers. However, you must still make an effort to explore as many avenues as you can as this will help you find more people who wish to buy what you are selling.
After finding a market for your items it is important that you price the product correctly. In order to find a proper price for your books you will need to consult a guide or other such book.
You must also understand that even if a particular published work is very important to you, it may not have the same significance for the buyer. This means that you will need to price the product according to what the market (or buyer) accepts and not according to the value you put on the book. So, be as objective about pricing the product as you can as this will help you to sell the book with minimum fuss or bother.
Online auction are a good place to sell science fiction books. There are other auction sites as well that are worth checking out. Be sure to provide a lowest acceptable price and also set your own reserve price below which you are not willing to sell the books. This will help guarantee that you will at least make some money for your efforts and for the book.
If you want to set a fixed price then you should think about advertising your product in a paper and you can also sell science fiction books at conventions on the subject. However, at a convention there may be some competition for these books because others might also be selling their books there.
There are many people who would like to sell memorabilia related to science fiction books. If you are also interested in joining the community of sellers there are some questions that you should ask yourself before becoming involved in the sale of such items.
It is important that you have a passion for such items and in addition you must also be keen on collecting the best such items. As a collector of such memorabilia you might find that after some time that you do not wish to hold on to this or that item. In such an instance it might be a good idea for you to sell off the unwanted item.
Once you have decided that you want to sell off an item or two your next step is to decide on the avenues available to you to sell the item. In addition, you will need to find a market or some buyers that are interested in purchasing science fiction books.
The good news is that there are plenty of opportunities available that will ensure that you succeed in making contact with buyers. However, you must still make an effort to explore as many avenues as you can as this will help you find more people who wish to buy what you are selling.
After finding a market for your items it is important that you price the product correctly. In order to find a proper price for your books you will need to consult a guide or other such book.
You must also understand that even if a particular published work is very important to you, it may not have the same significance for the buyer. This means that you will need to price the product according to what the market (or buyer) accepts and not according to the value you put on the book. So, be as objective about pricing the product as you can as this will help you to sell the book with minimum fuss or bother.
Online auction are a good place to sell science fiction books. There are other auction sites as well that are worth checking out. Be sure to provide a lowest acceptable price and also set your own reserve price below which you are not willing to sell the books. This will help guarantee that you will at least make some money for your efforts and for the book.
If you want to set a fixed price then you should think about advertising your product in a paper and you can also sell science fiction books at conventions on the subject. However, at a convention there may be some competition for these books because others might also be selling their books there.
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