by Christopher Priest (Foreword), Christopher Priest (Foreword), Christopher Priest (Foreword), Nick Rennison (Author), Stephen E Andrews (Author)
A reliable guide to what science fiction is Christopher Priest, award-winning science fiction author A really good introduction to the genre SFX Magazine Perceptive and glorious Ian Watson, author of the screenplay for Steve Spielberg's A.I. Want to become a science fiction buff? Want to expand your reading in your favourite genre? This is a good place to start! From the publishers of the popular Good Reading Guide comes a rich selection of some of the finest SF novels ever published. With 100 of the best titles fully reviewed and a further 500 recommended, you'll quickly become an expert in the world of science fiction. The book is arranged by author and includes some thematic entries and special categories such as SF film adaptations, SF in rock music and Philip K. Dick in the mass media . It also includes a history of SF and a new definition of the genre, plus lists of award winners and book club recommendations. Foreword by Christopher Priest, the multiple award-winning SF author.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 194
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 29 Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 0713675853
ISBN 13: 9780713675856
Book Overview: Extended introduction on the genre, background and history 100 titles highlighed A-Z by novel, with 500 read-on recommendations Read on a theme categories Additional features - award winners, book club recommendations, film adaptations Foreword by prize-winning author Christopher Priest