THE BIG TIME. Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, [1988]. Octavo, illustrations by Charles Lang, publisher's full brown leather decorated in gold, all edges gilt. Later edition. Issued as part of the Easton Press "Masterpieces of Science Fiction" series. Introduction by Poul Anderson. "The so-called Snakes and Spiders are opposing factions in a time war, who recruit their troops from various periods of history. This story, which reads almost like a play, involves just one tiny piece of the action, but a vaster background is richly suggested." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 40. Winner of the 1958 Hugo award for best novel. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-650. Survey of Science Fiction Literature, pp. 218-22. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (#179658).
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