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Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials


Classification

Series Number: 180
Genre: Science Fiction
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Condition: New
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Shelf: 24
Goodreads: Yes

General

Subtitle: Great Aliens from Science Fiction Literature
Author: Barlowe, Wayne Douglas; Meacham, Beth; Summers, Ian
Binding: Softback
Cover Price: 10.95
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Publishing

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Copyright Year: 1987
Publication Year: 1987
ISBN#: 0-89480-324-7
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Pages: 144
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Comments

In this illustrated field guide to extraterrestrials-a 1980 nominee for the ABA and Hugo Awards and named one of the Best Books of Spring 1980 by School Library Journal-Wayne Douglas Barlowe paints 50 denizens of popular science fiction literature. 150 full-color paintings show each character not only in full figure but also in detail highlighting distinctive characteristics. Humanoids, insectoids, reptilians, and more are included. Field notes explain movement, diet, respiration, and reproduction habits. The book also features a pull-out chart showing comparative sizes, and a section devoted to Barlowe's own sketchbook of works in progress.