St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers
Title | St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers PDF eBook |
Author | Jay P. Pederson |
Publisher | Detroit, MI : St. James Press |
Pages | 1212 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
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Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of prominent science-fiction authors, written by subject experts.
St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers
Title | St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers PDF eBook |
Author | Jay P. Pederson |
Publisher | Detroit, MI : St. James Press |
Pages | 1204 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 9781558621794 |
Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of prominent science-fiction authors, written by subject experts.
Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Literature
Title | Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Brian M. Stableford |
Publisher | Scarecrow Press |
Pages | 512 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780810849389 |
This reference tracks the development of speculative fiction influenced by the advancement of science and the idea of progress from the eighteenth century to the present day. The major authors and publications of the genre and significant subgenres are covered. Additionally there are entries on fields of science and technology which have been particularly prolific in provoking such speculation. The list of acronyms and abbreviations, the chronology covering the literature from the 1700s through the present, the introductory essay, and the dictionary entries provide science fiction novices and enthusiasts as well as serious writers and critics with a wonderful foundation for understanding the realm of science fiction literature. The extensive bibliography that includes books, journals, fanzines, and websites demonstrates that science fiction literature commands a massive following.
St. James Guide to Horror, Ghost & Gothic Writers
Title | St. James Guide to Horror, Ghost & Gothic Writers PDF eBook |
Author | David Pringle |
Publisher | St. James Guide to Writers Ser |
Pages | 774 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
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As a companion volume to St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers, this volume concentrates "on those types of fiction which may be labelled as horror novels, dark fantasies, ghost stories, gothic novels, tales of terror, supernatural fictions, occult fantasies, black-magic stories, psychological thrillers, tales of unease, "grand-guignol" shockers, creepy stories, shudder-pulp fictions, "contes cruels," uncanny stories, macabre fictions and weird tales."--Editor's note, p. ix.
St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers
Title | St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers PDF eBook |
Author | David Pringle |
Publisher | Saint James Press |
Pages | 738 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
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Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of writers of various forms of fantasy, including heroic fantasy, sword and sorcery, humorous fantasy, adult fairy tales and fables, and children's fantasies still popular with adults. Written by subject experts.
Science Fiction Authors
Title | Science Fiction Authors PDF eBook |
Author | Maura Heaphy |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 350 |
Release | 2008-11-30 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1598845063 |
For students, scholars, readers' advisors, and curious SF readers and fans, this guide provides an easy-to-use launch pad for researching and learning more about science fiction writers and their work. Emphasizing the best popular and contemporary authors, this book covers 100 SF writers, providing for each: • a brief biographical sketch, including a quote from theauthor, awards, etc. • a list of the author's major works (including editions and other writings) • research sources-biographies, criticism, research guides, and web sites • In addition, you'll find read-alike lists for selected authors. For anyone wanting to find information on popular SF authors, this should be the first stop.
The Year's Best Science Fiction
Title | The Year's Best Science Fiction PDF eBook |
Author | Gardner R. Dozois |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 678 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0312209630 |
The 21st edition of the award-winning annual compilation of the year's best science fiction stories.