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The Essential Ellison compiles more than 1,200 pages of Harlan Ellison’s writing, from his first professionally published article in the Cleveland News in 1964 to essays, personal reminiscences, reviews, and a new teleplay. The volume presents 86 complete and largely unabridged works, offering a comprehensive survey of his contributions to science fiction and fantasy over five decades.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Harlan Ellison
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