Author: Curtis C. Smith
Publisher: Saint James Press
ISBN: 9780912289274
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
Twentieth-century Science-fiction Writers
Author: Curtis C. Smith
Publisher: Saint James Press
ISBN: 9780912289274
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
Publisher: Saint James Press
ISBN: 9780912289274
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
Twentieth Century Science Fiction Writers
Author: Curtis C. Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780312824204
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780312824204
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century
Author: Edward James
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Explores this popular literary genre as a cultural phenomenon which has had a considerable impact upon the the way in which the modern world is viewed
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Explores this popular literary genre as a cultural phenomenon which has had a considerable impact upon the the way in which the modern world is viewed
Requiem for Anthi
Author: Deborah Chester
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626815925
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
From the national bestselling author. In the grand tradition of Dune, an epic of adventure and survival on a dying world The world of Ruantl is nearly dead, its waters tainted and its land scorched by a poisonous black sun. Members of the Galactic Space Institute have crossed into the Uncharted Zone, eager to strip Ruantl of its gold and gemstones. They will not—and cannot—be stopped. Not by the few survivors of a dying race. But one ancient lord is ready to fight back—even if he must reawaken the mighty goddess Anthi herself.
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626815925
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
From the national bestselling author. In the grand tradition of Dune, an epic of adventure and survival on a dying world The world of Ruantl is nearly dead, its waters tainted and its land scorched by a poisonous black sun. Members of the Galactic Space Institute have crossed into the Uncharted Zone, eager to strip Ruantl of its gold and gemstones. They will not—and cannot—be stopped. Not by the few survivors of a dying race. But one ancient lord is ready to fight back—even if he must reawaken the mighty goddess Anthi herself.
The Twentieth Century
Author: Albert Robida
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 9780819566805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Humorous, illustrated novel by the “father of science fiction illustration”.
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 9780819566805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Humorous, illustrated novel by the “father of science fiction illustration”.
Twenty-First Century Science Fiction
Author: David G. Hartwell
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1429988746
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
One of Publishers Weekly's Best Science Fiction Books of 2013 Twenty-First Century Science Fiction is an enormous anthology of short stories—close to 250,000 words—edited by two of the most prestigious and award-winning editors in the SF field and featuring recent stories from some of science fiction's greatest up-and-coming authors. David Hartwell and Patrick Nielsen Hayden have long been recognized as two of the most skilled and trusted arbiters of the field, but Twenty-First Century Science Fiction presents fans' first opportunities to see what their considerable talents come up with together, and also to get a unique perspective on what's coming next in the science fiction field. The anthology includes authors ranging from bestselling and established favorites to incandescent new talents including Paolo Bacigalupi, Cory Doctorow, Catherynne M. Valente, John Scalzi, Jo Walton, Charles Stross, Elizabeth Bear, and Peter Watts, and the stories selected include winners and nominees of all of the science fiction field's major awards. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1429988746
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
One of Publishers Weekly's Best Science Fiction Books of 2013 Twenty-First Century Science Fiction is an enormous anthology of short stories—close to 250,000 words—edited by two of the most prestigious and award-winning editors in the SF field and featuring recent stories from some of science fiction's greatest up-and-coming authors. David Hartwell and Patrick Nielsen Hayden have long been recognized as two of the most skilled and trusted arbiters of the field, but Twenty-First Century Science Fiction presents fans' first opportunities to see what their considerable talents come up with together, and also to get a unique perspective on what's coming next in the science fiction field. The anthology includes authors ranging from bestselling and established favorites to incandescent new talents including Paolo Bacigalupi, Cory Doctorow, Catherynne M. Valente, John Scalzi, Jo Walton, Charles Stross, Elizabeth Bear, and Peter Watts, and the stories selected include winners and nominees of all of the science fiction field's major awards. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Children of Anthi
Author: Jay D. Blakeney
Publisher: Ace Books
ISBN: 9780441103997
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
"Omari had violated every sanction of his world to hijak the Forerunner and blast his way through a black star to reach the Uncharted Zone--and freedom. But on Ruantl, a ttoxic world lit by a black sun, Omari found himself a hostage in an underground citadel deep beneath a radioactive wasteland. Here the enigmatic high priest and his horde of black-robed barbarian mutants guard an army of crystal caskets--and plan a bloody rebellion to save their race from extinction. To survive, Omari has one chance. But does he dare undergo the ultimate sacrifice and become one of... The Children of Anthi."--Back cover.
Publisher: Ace Books
ISBN: 9780441103997
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
"Omari had violated every sanction of his world to hijak the Forerunner and blast his way through a black star to reach the Uncharted Zone--and freedom. But on Ruantl, a ttoxic world lit by a black sun, Omari found himself a hostage in an underground citadel deep beneath a radioactive wasteland. Here the enigmatic high priest and his horde of black-robed barbarian mutants guard an army of crystal caskets--and plan a bloody rebellion to save their race from extinction. To survive, Omari has one chance. But does he dare undergo the ultimate sacrifice and become one of... The Children of Anthi."--Back cover.
Masterpieces
Author: Orson Scott Card
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780441011339
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A collection of the best science fiction short stories of the 20th century as selected and evaluated by critically-acclaimed author Orson Scott Card. Featuring stories from the genre's greatest authors: Isaac Asimov • Arthur C. Clarke • Robert A. Heinlein • Ursula K. Le Guin • Ray Bradbury • Frederik Pohl • Harlan Ellison • George Alec Effinger • Brian W. Aldiss • William Gibson & Michael Swanwick • Theodore Sturgeon • Larry Niven • Robert Silverberg • Harry Turtledove • James Blish • George R. R. Martin • James Patrick Kelly • Karen Joy Fowler • Lloyd Biggle, Jr. • Terry Bisson • Poul Anderson • John Kessel • R.A. Lafferty • C.J. Cherryh • Lisa Goldstein • Edmond Hamilton In much of the science fiction of the past, the twenty-first century existed only in the writers’ imaginations. Now that it’s here, it’s time to take a look back at the last one hundred years in science fiction through the works of the most celebrated and acclaimed authors of the century—to see where we’ve been and just how far we’ve come. Along with a critical essay by Orson Scott Card reassessing science fiction in the twentieth century, Masterpieces includes short fiction by writers who have forged a permanent place for science fiction in the popular culture of today...and tomorrow. It offers a glimpse of the greatest works that mixed science with fiction in trying to figure out humanity’s place in the universe. Featuring bold, brave, and breathtaking stories, this definitive collection will stand the test of time in both this century and those to come.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780441011339
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A collection of the best science fiction short stories of the 20th century as selected and evaluated by critically-acclaimed author Orson Scott Card. Featuring stories from the genre's greatest authors: Isaac Asimov • Arthur C. Clarke • Robert A. Heinlein • Ursula K. Le Guin • Ray Bradbury • Frederik Pohl • Harlan Ellison • George Alec Effinger • Brian W. Aldiss • William Gibson & Michael Swanwick • Theodore Sturgeon • Larry Niven • Robert Silverberg • Harry Turtledove • James Blish • George R. R. Martin • James Patrick Kelly • Karen Joy Fowler • Lloyd Biggle, Jr. • Terry Bisson • Poul Anderson • John Kessel • R.A. Lafferty • C.J. Cherryh • Lisa Goldstein • Edmond Hamilton In much of the science fiction of the past, the twenty-first century existed only in the writers’ imaginations. Now that it’s here, it’s time to take a look back at the last one hundred years in science fiction through the works of the most celebrated and acclaimed authors of the century—to see where we’ve been and just how far we’ve come. Along with a critical essay by Orson Scott Card reassessing science fiction in the twentieth century, Masterpieces includes short fiction by writers who have forged a permanent place for science fiction in the popular culture of today...and tomorrow. It offers a glimpse of the greatest works that mixed science with fiction in trying to figure out humanity’s place in the universe. Featuring bold, brave, and breathtaking stories, this definitive collection will stand the test of time in both this century and those to come.
Science Fiction of the 20th Century
Author: Frank M. Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781888054293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From pulp mags to films, explore the science fiction world behind-the-scenes in a colorful array of posters, books and history from visionaries that shaped this popular, fascinating genre. Full color.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781888054293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From pulp mags to films, explore the science fiction world behind-the-scenes in a colorful array of posters, books and history from visionaries that shaped this popular, fascinating genre. Full color.
Daughters of Earth
Author: Justine Larbalestier
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 0819566764
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
Women's contributions to science fiction have been lasting and important. This is a collection of 11 key stories, alongside 11 essays that explore the stories' contexts, meanings, and theoretical implications. Organized chronologically, it aims to create a different canon of feminist science fiction and examines the theory that addresses it.
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 0819566764
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
Women's contributions to science fiction have been lasting and important. This is a collection of 11 key stories, alongside 11 essays that explore the stories' contexts, meanings, and theoretical implications. Organized chronologically, it aims to create a different canon of feminist science fiction and examines the theory that addresses it.