100 Must-read Science Fiction Novels (Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide S.)
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (885 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0713675853 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 194 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He was co-editor of the Waterstones Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Books. He is author of the Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide.. Nick Rennison is a bookseller, editor and freelance writer. Steve Andrews has been a bookseller for Waterstones for more then fifteen years and has a particular knowledge of the genre
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.. 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 100 Must-read Science Fiction Novels by Stephen E. 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. 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. Andrews and Nick Rennison, a rich selection of some of the finest SF novels ever published. Dick in the mass media
A handy little reference book Is science fiction in decline? It is seemingly popular, but from a cinematic standpoint, most of it is only borderline SF, using the lasers, spaceships and aliens common to the genre while ignoring the truly speculative nature that makes science fiction unique. In the literary world, science fiction is getting more and more crowded out by its lightweight cousin, fantasy (which has its own problems). Like the ancient Roman Empire, the seeming strength of the genre hides the cracks that threaten to diminish it.But even if there was never another good science fiction novel published, it's comforting to . "Exellent for finding the best of what's out there!" according to Robert Fabano Jr.. This book, 100 must-read sci-fi novels, is a concise and too-the-point reference on classic and contemporary sci-fi. It reviews the most popular novels to come our way and gives it's opinion on each choice without giving away too much of the plot or story-line. They start with the earliest and most classic novels, also giving what other readers have felt about them over the years. Instead of including every great novel from any particular sci-fi novelsit, the book decides to include only one or two of his/her best works. They review each book with flair and honesty, and explain why the peice is consi. "so little time," according to Claire Mitchell. This book is a huge help to SF novice readers who are otherwise well read. Mr Andrews' introduction is wise and whip smart and links the reviewed books to their historical and literary contexts as well their cultural cousins in music and film. I've been encouraged to explore books I would not have known about,or known where to start with, many thanks for that. I cannot comment on how Sf purists recieve this book but I strongly recommend it to the general reader.
"This neatly designed, pocket sized volume really is a good introduction to the genre." SFX Magazine (January 2007)