| Read On... Science Fiction: Reading Lists for Every Taste Contributor(s): Torres-Roman, Steven (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591587697 ISBN-13: 9781591587699 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy - Literary Criticism | Books & Reading |
| Dewey: 016.813 |
| LCCN: 2010024075 |
| Series: Read On... |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.05 lbs) 276 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Read On...Science Fiction: Reading Lists for Every Taste is for new science fiction readers looking for a place to start exploring the genre, as well as for long-time fans who want to delve in deeper. It is also for besieged librarians who need to recommend books to their demanding and deserving patrons, create displays or book lists for their web sites, or embark upon a genre study. The guide covers a broad spectrum of science fiction titles, organizing books into lists designed to appeal to a variety of reading tastes. Whether a reader wants to explore the final frontier, experience life after a global apocalypse, or is in the mood for an old-school, rockets-and-rayguns adventure, Read On...Science Fiction can recommend just the right titles. The book spans the genre's time stream, including classics like Frankenstein as well as the latest bestsellers. From Golden Age authors to the sociopolitical titles of the New Wave and the latest in the Transhumanist science fiction subgenre, this enjoyable guide offers something for every reader. |