Read and Download eBook Full
Author: David Wingrove
Publisher:
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 330
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The science fiction source book" is packed with information about writers, novels, short stories, magazines and works of criticism.
Author:
Publisher:
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 508
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Mike Ashley
Publisher: Robinson
Published: 2010-07-31
Total Pages: 677
ISBN-13: 184901535X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHere are 25 stories of science fiction that push the envelope, by the biggest names in an emerging new crop of high-tech futuristic SF - including Charles Stross, Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Peter Hamilton and Neal Asher. High-tech SF has made a significant comeback in the last decade, as bestselling authors successfully blend the super-science of 'hard science fiction' with real characters in an understandable scenario. It is perhaps a reflection of how technologically controlled our world is that readers increasingly look for science fiction that considers the fates of mankind as a result of increasing scientific domination. This anthology brings together the most extreme examples of the new high-tech, far-future science fiction, pushing the limits way beyond normal boundaries. The stories include: "A Perpetual War Fought Within a Cosmic String", "A Weapon That Could Destroy the Universe", "A Machine That Detects Alternate Worlds and Creates a Choice of Christs", "An Immortal Dead Man Sent To The End of the Universe", "Murder in Virtual Reality", "A Spaceship So Large That There is An Entire Planetary System Within It", and "An Analytical Engine At The End of Time", and "Encountering the Untouchable."
Author: Darrell B. Lockhart
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2004-03-30
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 0313061556
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany readers are unaware of the vast universe of Latin American science fiction, which has its roots in the 18th century and has flourished to the present day. Because science fiction is part of Latin American popular culture, it reflects cultural and social concerns and comments on contemporary society. While there is a growing body of criticism on Latin American science fiction, most studies treat only a single author or work. This reference offers a broad overview of Latin American science fiction. Included are alphabetically arranged entries on 70 Latin American science fiction writers. While some of these are canonical figures, others have been largely neglected. Since much of science fiction has been written by women, many women writers are profiled. Each entry is prepared by an expert contributor and includes a short biography, a discussion of the writer's works, and primary and secondary bibliographies. The volume closes with a general bibliography of anthologies and criticism.
Author: Outlet
Publisher:
Published: 1987-06-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780517653449
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Peter Stockwell
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-06-11
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 1317878175
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Poetics of Science Fiction uniquely uses the science of linguistics to explore the literary universe of science fiction. Developing arguments about specific texts and movements throughout the twentieth-century, the book is a readable discussion of this most popular of genres. It also uses the extreme conditions offered by science fiction to develop new insights into the language of the literary context. The discussion ranges from a detailed investigation of new words and metaphors, to the exploration of new worlds, from pulp science fiction to the genre's literary masterpieces, its special effects and poetic expression. Speculations and extrapolations throughout the book engage the reader in thought-experiments and discussion points, with selected further reading making it a useful source book for classroom and seminar.
Author: David Wingrove
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The science fiction source book" is packed with information about writers, novels, short stories, magazines and works of criticism.
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher: R.S. Means Company
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 869
ISBN-13: 9780393972412
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of sixty-seven contemporary American science fiction stories includes contributions by Poul Anderson, Margaret Atwood, Octavia Butler, Samuel R. Delany, and Philip K. Dick
Author: Marshall B. Tymn
Publisher: Mercer Island, Wash. : Starmont House
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 552
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Dan Koboldt
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2018-10-16
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 1440353387
DOWNLOAD EBOOKScience and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres--science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of technical subjects in literature, film, and television are pure fiction. A basic understanding of biology, physics, engineering, and medicine will help you create more realistic stories that satisfy discerning readers. This book brings together scientists, physicians, engineers, and other experts to help you: • Understand the basic principles of science, technology, and medicine that are frequently featured in fiction. • Avoid common pitfalls and misconceptions to ensure technical accuracy. • Write realistic and compelling scientific elements that will captivate readers. • Brainstorm and develop new science- and technology-based story ideas. Whether writing about mutant monsters, rogue viruses, giant spaceships, or even murders and espionage, Putting the Science in Fiction will have something to help every writer craft better fiction. Putting the Science in Fiction collects articles from "Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy," Dan Koboldt's popular blog series for authors and fans of speculative fiction (dankoboldt.com/science-in-scifi). Each article discusses an element of sci-fi or fantasy with an expert in that field. Scientists, engineers, medical professionals, and others share their insights in order to debunk the myths, correct the misconceptions, and offer advice on getting the details right.
