The New Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
- ISBN-10
- 067081041X
- ISBN-13
- 9780670810413
- Category
- Fiction / General
- Pages
- 524
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1988
- Publisher
- Viking
- Author
- James E. Gunn
Description
From 19th-century beginnings to the cutting edge of "Cyberpunk", science fiction has powerfully gripped the modern imagination. Gunn explores the fascinating landscape of how science fiction became what it is today. An eye-opener for every fan of the genre. 8 pages of full-color illustrations.
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