| The Best of Xero Contributor(s): Lupoff, Dick (Author), Lupoff, Pat (Author), Ebert, Roger (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1892391171 ISBN-13: 9781892391179 Publisher: Tachyon Publications OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2005 Annotation: These essays from Pat and Dick Lupoff's legendary science fiction fanzine "Xero "provide historical snapshots of the science fiction world in the early 1960s as it was lived by a mix of writers. Highlights include Donald Westlake's humorous denouncement of the science fiction genre and the reasons he quit writing science fiction to write mystery novels; James Blish's nostalgic look back to his stint writing scripts for the popular "Captain Video" serial; Lin Carter's parody of Sax Rohmar's "Fu Manchu" novels; Don Thompson's thoughts on the origins of the ultrapowerful and mysterious comic book characters Dr. Fate and the Spectre; and Harlan Ellison on the film "Psycho," |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy - History | Modern - 21st Century - Comics & Graphic Novels | Anthologies |
| LCCN: 2017478295 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 7" W x 8.5" (1.00 lbs) 255 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From modest beginnings to the 1963 Hugo Award for Best Fanzine, Xero was a fascinating and controversial convergence of writers, artists, and a burgeoning fan community. Collected here from Pat & Dick Lupoff's legendary fanzine are an array of excellent essays, memoirs, and ongoing debates on science fiction, mysteries, comic books, and popular culture as well as the revolving letters of comment that are virtual forerunners of the Internet. Highlights of The Best of Xero include Harlan Ellison's prescient take on the movie Psycho, Donald Westlake's humorous denouncement of the science-fiction field, James Blish's nostalgic look back on his scriptwriting stint for the Captain Video serial, Lin Carter's spot-on parody of Sax Rohmer's Fu Manchu novels; and Don Thompson's detailed analysis of the origins of ultrapowerful and mysterious comic-book heroes Dr. Fate and The Spectre. The Best of Xero also features original comics and illustrations from Xero and an introduction by film critic and Xero contributor Roger Ebert. |