Frederik Pohl

Michael R. Page is a lecturer in the department of English at the University of Nebraska. He is the author of The Literary Imagination from Erasmus Darwin to H. G. Wells: Science, Evolution, and Ecology.

"Frederik Pohl--writer, editor, critic, literary agent, futurist, teacher--was one of the central figures of Twentieth Century American science fiction, playing an extraordinarily influential role for more than fifty years. This is a splendid overview of his long and remarkable career."--Robert Silverberg  "Frederik Pohl did more than any other human to transform the very character of science fiction literature, from adventure-story roots into a tool for exploring plausible tomorrows. Other giants are known for their own great works. But, as this stirring and detailed biography shows, Fred Pohl taught us to be more than just storytellers. Science fiction became the R&D department for human destiny."--David Brin  "Frederik Pohl was one of science fiction's most intelligent and creative writers. His consistent talent and brilliance helped define our field from the 1950s well into the twenty-first century. Michael R. Page's book is a fascinating inspection of the man and his career. Highly recommended."--Greg Bear

• CoverTitle pageContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: All the Lives He LedChapter 1. The Way the Future Was, 1930–1951Chapter 2. The Galaxy Years, 1952–1969Chapter 3. Gateways, 1970–1987Chapter 4. The Boy Who Would Live Forever, 1988–2013ConclusionA Conversation with Frederik Pohl and Elizabeth Anne HullA Frederik Pohl BibliographyNotesBibliography of Secondary SourcesIndex