An Instant Collection
March 14th, 2009 by Alan Chudnow
Richard Davies of AbeBooks.com reports, “If money was no object and you wanted to create the ultimate modern science fiction and fantasy rare book collection in a single swoop, then The Fine Books Company in Rochester, Michigan, is offering first editions of all the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novels for a cool $116,530.
The listing includes 126 books covering 82 titles (many titles won both awards), and 95% of the titles are signed or inscribed, and in fine or better condition. When a paperback is the true first edition, then the first hardcover is also included. In some cases, US and UK hardcovers have been included where the paperback is the true first edition, then the first hardcover is also included. In some cases, US and UK hardcovers have been included where the paperback is the true first.”
You can find the full article at AbeBooks.com here.
I always think, “I’m not really into science fiction.” Until I think of anything by Isaac Asimov. Good article.