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| Author | : Jay P. Pederson |
| Publisher | : Detroit, MI : St. James Press |
| Total Pages | : 1212 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : American fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of prominent science-fiction authors, written by subject experts.
| Author | : Jay P. Pederson |
| Publisher | : Detroit, MI : St. James Press |
| Total 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.
| Author | : David Pringle |
| Publisher | : Saint James Press |
| Total Pages | : 738 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : |
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.
| Author | : Brian M. Stableford |
| Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
| Total 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.
| Author | : David Pringle |
| Publisher | : St. James Guide to Writers Ser |
| Total Pages | : 774 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : |
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.
| Author | : Gale Group |
| Publisher | : Saint James Press |
| Total Pages | : 800 |
| Release | : 2002-11-01 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9781558624153 |
| Author | : Maura Heaphy |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total 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.
| Author | : James E. Gunn |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 246 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Science fiction |
| ISBN | : 1578860113 |
A fiction-writing text by a well-known sci-fi author, editor and professor.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Science fiction, American |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : George Ochoa |
| Publisher | : Writer's Digest Books |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780898795363 |
To hold the interest of knowledgeable sci-fi readers, a writer the genre must stay within certain fuzzy boundaries of scientific belief. This volume provides some of the scientific detail that will make a writer's adventures compelling and consistent with current views of the universe. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
