The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein

By Farah Mendlesohn

A major new critical study of the writings of a giant of the SF genre by a Hugo award-winning critic and historian.

You made The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein a reality. It's available in all good book stores now.
$8 
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Digital

Ebook edition of the book.
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$35  + shipping
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Hardback

Hardback edition of the book, plus an ebook edition of the book
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$50  + shipping
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Signed

A signed hardback edition of the book, an ebook, plus your name in the back as a supporter.
$60  + shipping
106 pledges

Collectible

A signed and specially dedicated hardback edition of the book, an ebook, plus your name in the back as a supporter
$95  + shipping
5 pledges

Afternoon tea

Afternoon tea with Farah and SF critic Edward James at their house in Stoke on Trent. Includes a guided tour of their personal library - one of the largest personal library of SF and Fantasy titles in the UK. Plus everything to collectible level.

(5 available)

$100  + shipping
14 pledges

And one for a friend

Two copies of the signed edition, two copies of the ebook and both your names in the back
$115  + shipping
2 pledges

Your article or conference paper professionally assessed

Farah will read and provide advice on your academic paper or conference article. Plus everything at Collectible level. (6 available)
$190  + shipping
4 pledges

Your Phd or your non-fiction book professionally assessed

Farah will read your Phd or your non-fiction title and provide comments. Plus everything at collectible level.

(6 available)

$190  + shipping
1 pledge

Talk on Heinlein at your College/University

A talk on Heinlein at your college or university and two copies of the signed HB edition of the book for your institution's library
Only 3 available
$375  + shipping

Workshop

Farah will present a talk and question and answer session on genre writing to your creative writing group. UK only. Plus everything at collectible level.

(2 available)

$375  + shipping

Phd workshop (institutions only)

Farah will conduct a Phd workshop for a group of your students. UK only. Plus TWO copies of the HB edition of the book.

(2 available)

$625  + shipping

Special Supporter

Your name in a special supporter list at the front of the book and three copies of everything at collectible level.
$1,250  + shipping

Extra Special Supporter

Your name in the front of the book in a special supporter list, and five copies of everything at collectible level.
$2,500  + shipping

Patron

Your name in the front of the book as patron, and TEN copies of everything at collectible level. (1 available)

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