Encyclopedia Of Science Fiction
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some chips on jacket corners, otherwise fine
A landmark reference work in the field of speculative literature, Encyclopedia of Science Fiction edited by Robert Holdstock presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the science fiction genre, chronicling its key authors, themes, subgenres, and landmark works from its earliest origins to the modern era. Written with both scholarly rigor and genuine enthusiasm for the genre, it details the evolution of science fiction across literature, film, and other media, making it an indispensable resource for casual fans and serious academics alike. The volume illustrates how science fiction has functioned not merely as popular entertainment but as a vehicle for social commentary, scientific speculation, and philosophical inquiry. With clear, well-researched entries and an engaging tone that never sacrifices accessibility for depth, it argues for the genre's central importance in twentieth-century culture and beyond. Whether used as a quick reference or read cover to cover, this encyclopedia stands as one of the most thorough and readable guides to the vast universe of science fiction ever compiled.
Author: Robert Holdstock
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Octopus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some chips on jacket corners, otherwise fine
A landmark reference work in the field of speculative literature, Encyclopedia of Science Fiction edited by Robert Holdstock presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the science fiction genre, chronicling its key authors, themes, subgenres, and landmark works from its earliest origins to the modern era. Written with both scholarly rigor and genuine enthusiasm for the genre, it details the evolution of science fiction across literature, film, and other media, making it an indispensable resource for casual fans and serious academics alike. The volume illustrates how science fiction has functioned not merely as popular entertainment but as a vehicle for social commentary, scientific speculation, and philosophical inquiry. With clear, well-researched entries and an engaging tone that never sacrifices accessibility for depth, it argues for the genre's central importance in twentieth-century culture and beyond. Whether used as a quick reference or read cover to cover, this encyclopedia stands as one of the most thorough and readable guides to the vast universe of science fiction ever compiled.