Campbell, Jr (John W.) Who Goes There?
£695
Chicago, Shasta Publishers, 1948.
First edition. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced $3.00.
Collection of seven stories. The title story is the basis for John Carpenter’s classic science fiction movie The Thing. The striking dust jacket illustration is by Hannes Bok.
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A very good copy in slightly rubbed and chipped jacket.
Jacket artwork by Hannes Bok.
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