Billion Year Spree: The History Of Science Fiction
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Brian W. Aldiss
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld & Nicolson., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Discoloured fore-edge from tanning and foxing, minor chips and slight tears to DJ. Previous owner's name signed in front end-page.
Brian W. Aldiss’s "Billion Year Spree: The History Of Science Fiction" is a seminal work of literary criticism and non-fiction, offering a comprehensive and insightful chronicle of the science fiction genre. This authoritative volume traces the origins and evolution of science fiction from its earliest roots to the mid-20th century, presenting key authors, themes, and movements that shaped its development. Aldiss, a celebrated science fiction author himself, provides a critical analysis of the genre’s enduring appeal and its profound impact on literature and culture. It is an essential read for enthusiasts and scholars seeking a deeper understanding of science fiction’s rich history.
Author: Brian W. Aldiss
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld & Nicolson., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Discoloured fore-edge from tanning and foxing, minor chips and slight tears to DJ. Previous owner's name signed in front end-page.
Brian W. Aldiss’s "Billion Year Spree: The History Of Science Fiction" is a seminal work of literary criticism and non-fiction, offering a comprehensive and insightful chronicle of the science fiction genre. This authoritative volume traces the origins and evolution of science fiction from its earliest roots to the mid-20th century, presenting key authors, themes, and movements that shaped its development. Aldiss, a celebrated science fiction author himself, provides a critical analysis of the genre’s enduring appeal and its profound impact on literature and culture. It is an essential read for enthusiasts and scholars seeking a deeper understanding of science fiction’s rich history.