Grumbles from the Grave

Robert A. Heinlein. Virginia Heinlein, editor. First edition (stated), first printing. Dust Jacket: Fine. An unclipped jacket designed by Darrin Ehardt. Hardcover: Fine. New York: Del Ray/Ballantine Books, 1990. No writing or markings in this unread book, like new, 281 pp. Black cloth with gold lettering on spine. Richly illustrated with many black-and-white photograps, portraits, illustrations, and facsimiles. With complete number line 10-1 on copyright page. The late Heinlein, considered the "Father of Modern Science Fiction," was also a prolific letter writer. Virginia Heinlein, his wife of 40 years, has skillfully organized a selection of his voluminous correspondence. The result is a memoir that will appeal not just to fans, but to anyone interested in the creative process. Heinlein's letters, mostly addressed to his long-time agent, are grouped into topical chapters: "About Writing Methods and Cutting"; Fan Mail and Other Time Wasters"; and "Stranger," (referring to his novel, St