{"product_id":"robert-a-heinleins-expanded-universe-volume-one-hardcover","title":"Robert A. Heinlein's Expanded Universe (Volume One) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert A. Heinlein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The single most important and valuable Heinlein book ever published.\"--Spider Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert A. Heinlein has been hailed as one of the most forward-thinking science fiction writers of all time, and Expanded Universe (presented in two volumes) offers the perfect collection of his works to provide readers with true insights into his uniquely creative mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeinlein personally selected each story or essay for inclusion in this collection, which is ordered chronologically, starting with his first sale in 1939 of \u003ci\u003eLife-Line to Astounding Science Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e magazine for seventy dollars. This remarkable collection highlights the development of Heinlein's writing style and his philosophy on life throughout his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, this collection is as close to an autobiography as anything Heinlein wrote during his life. Heinlein was an extremely private person who never wrote much about himself. In this exclusive collection, he offers forewords to most of his stories and essays (and an occasional afterword), giving readers a rare glimpse into the inner mind of the master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExpanded Universe Volume 1 \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-have for any Heinlein enthusiast and any fan of science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766834331936,"sku":"9781647100568","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/81b3cc877f1e3d364207327763bd2782.webp?v=1780299840","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/robert-a-heinleins-expanded-universe-volume-one-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}