Barron's classic work has been updated and reorganized to
reflect changes in the genre over the past decade, and meet the
needs and tastes of today's readers and those who work with them.
Renowned experts in the field have contributed to this new edition,
providing authoritative historical and contemporary coverage of the
best in science fiction. Users will find succinct, critical
discussions of more than 1,400 SF novels, story collections, and
anthologies. In addition, there is a comprehensive survey of the
secondary literature-books and other resources that discuss
fantastic literature, film, and illustration-plus chapters on
teaching SF and a directory of libraries containing significant
collections of science fiction. Titles appropriate for or appealing
to teens are noted, as are award-winning titles and titles of
literary merit. Author, title, and theme indexes provide additional
points of access. An essential tool for collection development,
research, and reference, this book also supports readers' advisory
work. Young adult and adult. Grades 9 and up.
General
Imprint: |
Libraries Unlimited
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2004 |
First published: |
December 2004 |
Authors: |
Neil Barron
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 52mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
1016 |
Edition: |
5th edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59158-171-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-59158-171-0 |
Barcode: |
9781591581710 |
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