Over my shoulder : reflections on a science fiction era
Lloyd Arthur Eshbach (Author), Algis Budrys (Writer of introduction), Stephen E. Fabian (Illustrator)
"Over My Shoulder is the informal story of the science fiction book field in the 1930's, 40's and 50's, then almost totally the province of the amateur specialist publisher, set against the background and life of an early science fiction fan and writer. But it is far more. It is a rummaging around in stores of memory - of many memories - of an era that is past, in an attempt to create a picture of a day which, surprisingly, has become history during the lifespan of its principals. This story had to be told, and perhaps only Lloyd Arthur Eshbach could tell it - not only because he lived through the era and was one of science fiction book publishing's pioneers, but because as a friend of many key figures in the field he was able to gain their full cooperation. Fantasy Press, Gnome, Shasta, Prime, Grant, FPCI, Arkham House - those were the kingpins of science fiction publishing three or four decades ago. There were 13 other brave or foolhardy fans who issued a book or two, only to find the venture less glamorous from the inside. Their story is told in Over My Shoulder. Here is no formal history of the period, but rather a personal record, as honest as its writer could make it" -- Dust jacket
Print Book, English, 1983
First edition
Oswald Train, Philadelphia, 1983