Trillion Year Spree: The History of Science Fiction
| First published | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Gollancz |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Type | Nonfiction |
| ISBN | 0575039426 |
| Cover art | Peter Letts |
| Pages | 511 |
Notes
An expansion of 1973's Billion Year Spree.
- On copyright page: "First published in Great Britain 1986 by Victor Gollancz", "(c) Brian W. Aldiss 1973, 1986" and ISBNs for the "Pbk" and this hardcover edition.
- Publication month from Locus1.
- On title page: "Trillion Year Spree: The History of Science Fiction" and "By Brian W. Aldiss with David Wingrove".
- The Introduction on pages 13-22 is signed "Brian W. Aldiss ... July 1986".
- "£15.00 net" and "Jacket designed by Don Macpherson" on front flap of jacket. ISBN on back flap and back of jacket.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Hugo Award | Best Non-Fiction Book | Winner |
| 1987 | Locus Poll Award | Best Non-Fiction | Winner |
Other Editions
| Title | Year | Publisher | Format | Type | Catalog ID | Cover Artist | Pages | |
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| Trillion Year Spree: The History of Science Fiction |
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1986 | Gollancz | Trade Paperback | Nonfiction | Peter Letts | 511 | |
| Trillion Year Spree: The History of Science Fiction |
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1986 | Atheneum | Hardcover | Nonfiction | NASA | 511 | |
| Trillion Year Spree: The History of Science Fiction |
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1988 | Avon | Trade Paperback | Nonfiction | Hans Wendler | 511 | |
| Trillion Year Spree: The History of Science Fiction |
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1988 | Paladin / Grafton Books | Trade Paperback | Nonfiction | Chris Moore | 688+[16] | |
| Trillion Year Spree: The History of Science Fiction |
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2001 | House of Stratus | Trade Paperback | Nonfiction | Derek Edwards | xii+639 |