• Front cover view of Weird Heroes, Vol. 1 Edited by Byron Preiss centered on a neutral light gray background. Creasing and chipping are present. Some staining on the top right and bottom left corner.
  • Back cover view of Weird Heroes, Vol. 1 Edited by Byron Preiss centered on a neutral light gray background. Creasing and chipping are present. Some water staining to the bottom and near the spine.
  • Close-up spine view of Weird Heroes, Vol. 1 Edited by Byron Preiss centered on a neutral light gray background. Spine shows creasing and chipping. Pages lay flat.
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Byron Preiss | Fantasy Anthology and Science Fiction Anthology

Weird Heroes, Vol. 1 Edited by Byron Preiss

Weird Heroes, Vol. 1 Edited by Byron Preiss

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A Pulp Revival Speculative Anthology of Pulp Heroes, Illustrated Adventure, and Noir Sci-Fi

Edited by visionary publisher Byron Preiss, this groundbreaking 1975 illustrated anthology revitalized classic pulp hero fiction for modern science fiction and fantasy readers. Featuring original stories by celebrated authors including Philip José Farmer, Ron Goulart, Otto Binder, and Archie Goodwin, the volume reinvents pulp adventure tropes.

Accompanied by interior artwork from legendary illustrators Jim Steranko, Tom Sutton, and Jeff Jones, the collection highlights Philip José Farmer's iconic "Greatheart Silver" alongside hardboiled cyber-pulp and speculative crime fighters.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Byron Preiss delivers an influential mid-70s speculative anthology blending classic pulp revival, noir crime, and graphic illustration. A must-have for vintage paperback collectors, pulp fiction enthusiasts, and speculative art fans.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Pyramid

Pages: 

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1975

ISBN: 9780515037463

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