Only a Trillion : Revised and Updated
by Asimov, Isaac
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About This Item
New York, NY: Ace, 1976. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Rare book. Collectible. Vintage. On the rear cover - "Isaac Asimov is curious about nearly everything, and he has made it his business to share whatever he learns with us - there are few people as good at it as he is. Only a Trillion is only one example of the range of his talents and the depth of his knowledge. These twelve essays are on such diverse subjects as life on other planets, the famous Thiotimoline - and The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs.but you're just going to have to buy the book to find out what he knows about that." 221 pages. Some light rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges. Spine is creased. Front cover top right corner tip has a 1/16" crease across it and a 2" crease on bottom left next to spine edge. Otherwise fine..
Synopsis
Only a Trillion is a collection of ten science essays and three scientific spoof articles by Isaac Asimov. It was the first collection of science essays published by Asimov. It was first published by Abelard-Schuman in 1957. A paperback edition published by Ace Books in 1976 included updates of outdated material.
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- Title
- Only a Trillion : Revised and Updated
- Author
- Asimov, Isaac
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- Used
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- Paperback
- Publisher
- New York, NY: Ace, 1976
- Keywords
- SCI-FI SCIENCE FICTION COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE PAPERBACKS
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