Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction Fourth Edition
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Barron's classic work has been updated and reorganized to reflect changes in the genre over the past decade, and meet the needs and tastes of today's readers and those who work with them. Renowned... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0835223124
ISBN13:9780835223126
Release Date:January 1987
Publisher:R. R. Bowker
Length:874 Pages
Weight:2.85 lbs.
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Non Fiction
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A definitely useful book that gives you an excellent overview of the subject, and a timeline, and also a bibliography of important or influential works, also by time period.It was quite useful to me, at times, when doing some research in the area. Definitely have a look.
Critical discussions of over 1,400 science fiction novels
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Neil Barron's authoritative reference Anatomy Of Wonder: A Critical Guide To Science Fiction has seen five incarnations now: each one weightier, more all-encompassing, and more packed with genre history and reviews than the last. Here are critical discussions of over 1,400 science fiction novels, short story anthologies and collections, with surveys of accompanying film and illustration supporting categories to print, and chapters on teaching science fiction and building a science fiction library collection. Annotated bibliographies are the heart of Anatomy Of Wonder, but the added sections covering history, criticism, film and radio productions, the author studies, and the section on science fiction illustration should not be missed and add a lot to the original concept of a set of critical, authoritative synopses of the genre's best. A top pick any serious science fiction collection should include.
The place to go when you don't know where to go next
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a very wonderful reference book. It is laid out in a easy to use format. I have used it as a guide to what I will read next as well as researching various themes in sci fi literature. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about science fiction.
Standard critical guide to SF and related nonfiction
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The 4th edition adds more than 700 titles and now critically annotates more than 3,000 adult and young adult books, with thorough coverage of related nonfiction--reference, history & criticism, author studies, film/TV, illustration & comics, significant library collections. Author, title & theme indexes, along with lists of best books, award winners, series, etc. Designed for anyone from novice to veteran wanting to identify the best, better or historically important works of SF and related nonfiction. Hugo nominee.
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