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2014
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British author John Russell Fearn was one of the most popular—and prolific—authors of the Golden Age of Science Fiction, selling work to all of the classic American science fiction magazines. Under his own name (and several pseudonyms), his novels and short stories appeared in Astounding Stories, Astonishing Stories, Startling Stories, Amazing Stories—and many more!
Included in this volume are 25 of his best works, selected
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"An atmospheric historical mystery that reveals 1930s London in all its violence and intrigue"--
"London, 1930. A headless corpse; an apparent suicide in a locked room; a man burned alive during an illusionist's show in front of thousands of people. Scotland Yard is baffled by the sequence of ghastly murders unfolding across the city and at the centre of it all is mysterious heiress Rachel Savernake. Daughter of a grand judge, Rachel is as glamorous...
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This volume of the Golden Age of Illustration Series contains Hans Christian Andersen's most famous tale 'The Ugly Duckling', first published in May of 1859. This classic fairy tale has been continuously in print in different editions since its first publication, with many, many, different artists illustrating the story over the years. This edition features a beautiful collection of the best of that art, taken from the likes of Arthur Rackham, W....
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Golden age volume 2
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2023.
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Returning home as a hero and the leader of Athens, Pericles considers waging war on Sparta as the only way to win lasting peace, in the new historical epic from the author of The Abbot's Tale.
8) Thumbelina
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1979
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This volume of the Golden Age of Illustration Series contains Hans Christian Andersen's 'Thumbelina', first published in May of 1835. This classic fairy tale has been continuously in print in different editions since its first publication, with many, many, different artists illustrating the story over the years. This edition features a beautiful collection of the best of that art, taken from the likes of Arthur Rackham, W. Heath Robinson, Harry Clarke,...
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Wonder Woman-The Golden Age volume 2
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[2017]-
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"The most famous of all the women who have ever been called a superhero, Wonder Woman exploded into the world of comic books amid the uncertainty and bleak determination of World War II. Fighting for justice and treating even her enemies with firm compassion, Wonder Woman brought not a cape nor a ring nor a personal fortune or hidden clubhouse, but a magical lariat that compelled anyone it bound to tell the truth, and bracelets that could not only...
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2020
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The adventures of Batman and Robin reach the mid-1940s with these fast-paced tales. Gotham's famed Caped Crusader, Batman, is joined by Robin, the Boy Wonder, in these classic tales from the Golden Age of comics. The Dynamic Duo is aided by Batman's butler, Alfred Pennyworth, as they fight to keep Gotham City safe. In these iconic stories, Batman and Robin take on familiar foes including the Joker, Catwoman, and the Penguin, as well as recent additions...
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[2016]-
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v. 1. "When the last son of Krypton was sent to Earth, one of the greatest legends of all time was born. This edition collects some of the earliest tales of Superman as they were first published. Written and drawn by his creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, included here are the orginal first appearances of Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Superman's alter ego Clark Kent, as well as the Man of Steel's first use of his x-ray vision. Collects Action...
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[2016]
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"When the last son of Krypton was sent to Earth, one of the greatest legends of all time was born. This edition collects some of the earliest tales of Superman as they were first published. Written and drawn by his creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, included here are the orginal first appearances of Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Superman's alter ego Clark Kent, as well as the Man of Steel's first use of his x-ray vision. Collects Action Comics...