| Science Fiction: 101: Exploring the Craft of Science Fiction Contributor(s): Silverberg, Robert K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0451466764 ISBN-13: 9780451466761 Publisher: Ace Books OUR PRICE: $13.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
| Dewey: 813.087 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.05 lbs) 489 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Before Robert Silverberg won multiple Hugo and Nebula awards and became Grand Master of science fiction, he was a young man learning the art and craft of writing the genre. In Science Fiction: 101, Silverberg reveals the roots of modern science fiction with thought-provoking essays about some of the field's most groundbreaking stories--included in this volume--which inspired him and taught him to write. These insightful analyses, along with the skills and strategies Silverberg developed to build his successful career, make this an indispensable volume for readers interested in science fiction history. Featuring Thirteen Classic Stories by Brian W. Aldiss, Alfred Bester, James Blish, Philip K. Dick, Damon Knight, C. M. Kornbluth, Henry Kuttner, C. L. Moore, Frederik Pohl, Bob Shaw, Robert Sheckley, Cordwainer Smith, and Jack Vance |