Islands in the Sky - The Space Station Theme in Science Fiction Literature [Second Edition] (Paperback, 2nd ed.)

Pilgrim Award-winning critic Gary Westfahl here updates his classic study of the space station theme in science fiction, providing the most comprehensive examination of the topic ever written. From "The Brick Moon" (1869) to Star Trek's Deep Space 9, these literary and cinematic outposts have provided waystations for the imaginative exploration of new worlds and new civilizations. Westfahl's balanced and detailed study will be a necessary addition to modern critical collections on genre fiction. Complete with comprehensive bibliographies of primary and secondary sources, plus a detailed index.

General

Imprint:	Borgo Press,The
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2009
First published:	June 2009
Authors:	Gary Westfahl
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	266
Edition:	2nd ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4344-0356-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General
LSN:	1-4344-0356-4
Barcode:	9781434403568

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