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Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials: Great Aliens from Science Fiction Literature  
Author: Wayne Douglas Douglas Barlowe
ISBN: 0894803247
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
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Book Description
In this illustrated field guide to extraterrestrials-a 1980 nominee for the ABA and Hugo Awards and named one of the Best Books of Spring 1980 by School Library Journal-Wayne Douglas Barlowe paints 50 denizens of popular science fiction literature. 150 full-color paintings show each character not only in full figure but also in detail highlighting distinctive characteristics. Humanoids, insectoids, reptilians, and more are included. Field notes explain movement, diet, respiration, and reproduction habits. The book also features a pull-out chart showing comparative sizes, and a section devoted to Barlowe's own sketchbook of works in progress. Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club. 267,000 copies in print.




Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials: Great Aliens from Science Fiction Literature

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In this illustrated field guide to extraterrestrials, Wayne Douglas Barlowe paints 50 denizens of popular science fiction literature. 150 full-color paintings show each character not only in full figure but also in detail, highlighting distinctive characteristics.

A 1980 nominee for the ABA (Art/Illustrated paperback category) and Hugo Awards, the guide was named one of the Best Books of Spring 1980 by School Library Journal.

     



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