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9781591585152

Science Fiction Authors

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  • ISBN13:

    9781591585152

  • ISBN10:

    1591585155

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-11-30
  • Publisher: Libraries Unltd Inc

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Summary

For students, scholars, readers' advisors, and curious SF readers and fans, this guide provides an easy-to-use launch pad for researching and learning more about science fiction writers and their work. Emphasizing the best popular and contemporary authors, this book covers 100 SF writers, providing for each: BLa brief biographical sketch, including a quote from theauthor, awards, etc. BLa list of the author's major works (including editions and other writings) BLresearch sources-biographies, criticism, research guides, and web sites BLIn addition, you'll find "read-alike" lists for selected authors. For anyone wanting to find information on popular SF authors, this should be the first stop.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction: Science Fiction Authors: A Research Guide
What is Science Fiction?
Why Do You Need This Book?
Science Fiction Timeline
About the Authors
Organization of Entries
Research Sources Alphabetical Listing of Authors
How to Use
This Book Some Notes about the Text Author
Entries Major Awards
General Bibliography
Lists of Authors by Type
Index
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