A to Z of Science Fiction Literature

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Science Fiction literature, also known as sci fi and sf, is one of the more recent genres, and also one of the more popular. It only truly emerged during the 20th century, and has not stopped growing in terms of authors, titles and readers. It has also evolved into a variety of subgenres, ranging from hard sf to soft sf, from Utopias to dystopias, with more than a smattering of horror, detective, war and feminist titles.Stableford covers all these aspects and more, taking a close look at what has become a booming industry, with its specialized writers, publishers, and fan magazines. The compendium includes not only sf from the United States and United Kingdom, but also France, Russia, and many others. While the chronology charts the genre's dazzling growth, and the dictionary section looks at writers, books, themes, and other specifics, the introduction provides exceptional insight into what Science Fiction Literature is all about.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-09-13
Mått:153 x 215 x 24 mm
Vikt:567 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:A to Z Guide Series
Antal sidor:496
Förlag:Scarecrow Press
ISBN:9780810853973

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Brian Stableford is a part-time lecturer in creative writing at University College, Winchester, England. A professional writer since 1965, he has published more than fifty novels and two hundred short stories, several nonfiction works, and thousands of articles for periodicals and reference books.

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...a handy reference book for those who are looking for quick sketches of major authors, ideas, and movements in science fiction....an illuminating piece on the history and development of science fiction as a genre....a very useful starting point for students doing science fiction research.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 AcknowledgmentsPart 2 Acronyms and AbbreviationsPart 3 ChronologyPart 4 IntroductionPart 5 THE DICTIONARYPart 6 BibliographyChapter 7 General Reference WorksChapter 8 Historical StudiesChapter 9 Aesthetic and Theoretical StudiesChapter 10 Miscellaneous Anthologies and Essay CollectionsChapter 11 BibliographiesChapter 12 Thematic StudiesChapter 13 Nations and RegionsChapter 14 Studies of Individual AuthorsChapter 15 Writing Guides and ManualsChapter 16 Speculative NonfictionChapter 17 JournalsChapter 18 FanzinesChapter 19 WebsitesPart 20 About the Author