H. Beam Piper : a biography

Author/Creator:

Carr, John F.

Publication/Creation:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008]

Format:

Book

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Additional/Related Title Information

Full Title:

H. Beam Piper : a biography / John F. Carr

Series Titles:

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 8
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 8.

Subjects/Genre

Subjects:

Piper, H. Beam
Authors, American--20th century--Biography

Description/Summary

Bibliography:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-244) and index.
"Piper bibliography": pages 224-231.

Summary:

"H. Beam Piper is one of science fiction's most enigmatic writers. He published a number of short stories in Astounding Science Fiction. He is a major novelist, authoring Four-Day Planet, Cosmic Computer, Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen and Little Fuzzy, which was nominated for a Hugo award. This biography illuminates both the writer and the man"--Provided by publisher.

Language:

English

Physical Type/Description:

xii, 250 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.

Additional Identifiers

Catalog ID (MMSID):

990022431650302486

ISBN:

0786433752 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
9780786433759 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)

OCLC Number:

173240831

Barcode:

010001380774