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The Science Fiction Handbook

Author : M. Keith Booker

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 46,42 MB

Release : 2009-03-30

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9781444310351

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The Science Fiction Handbook offers a comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the literary world's most fascinating genres. Includes separate historical surveys of key subgenres including time-travel narratives, post-apocalyptic and post-disaster narratives and works of utopian and dystopian science fiction Each subgenre survey includes an extensive list of relevant critical readings, recommended novels in the subgenre, and recommended films relevant to the subgenre Features entries on a number of key science fiction authors and extensive discussion of major science fiction novels or sequences Writers and works include Isaac Asimov; Margaret Atwood; George Orwell; Ursula K. Le Guin; The War of the Worlds (1898); Starship Troopers (1959); Mars Trilogy (1993-6); and many more A 'Science Fiction Glossary' completes this indispensable Handbook



Science Fiction Handbook

Author : Lyon Sprague De Camp

Publisher :

Page : 236 pages

File Size : 50,38 MB

Release : 1975

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN :

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The Oxford Handbook of Science Fiction

Author : Rob Latham

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 641 pages

File Size : 25,23 MB

Release : 2014-09-01

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 0199838852

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The excitement of possible futures found in science fiction has long fired the human imagination, but the genre's acceptance by academe is relatively recent. No longer marginalized and fighting for respectability, science-fictional works are now studied alongside more traditional art forms. Tracing the capacious genre's birth, evolution, and impact across nations, time periods, subgenres, and media, The Oxford Handbook of Science Fiction offers an in-depth, comprehensive assessment of this robust area of scholarly inquiry and considers the future directions that will dictate the terms of the scholarly discourse. The Handbook begins with a focus on questions of genre, covering topics such as critical history, keywords, narrative, the fantastic, and fandom. A subsequent section on media engages with film, television, comics, architecture, music, video games, and more. The genre's role in the convergence of art and everyday life animates a third section, which addresses topics such as UFOs,



The Science Fiction Handbook

Author : Nick Hubble

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 286 pages

File Size : 26,49 MB

Release : 2013-11-28

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1472538978

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As we move through the 21st century, the importance of science fiction to the study of English Literature is becoming increasingly apparent. The Science Fiction Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the genre and how to study it for students new to the field. In particular, it provides detailed entries on major writers in the SF field who might be encountered on university-level English Literature courses, ranging from H.G. Wells and Philip K. Dick, to Doris Lessing and Geoff Ryman. Other features include an historical timeline, sections on key writers, critics and critical terms, and case studies of both literary and critical works. In the later sections of the book, the changing nature of the science fiction canon and its growing role in relation to the wider categories of English Literature are discussed in depth introducing the reader to the latest critical thinking on the field.



The Science Writers' Handbook

Author : Writers of SciLance

Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 47,34 MB

Release : 2013-04-30

Category : Science

ISBN : 0738216577

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Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed in the profession than a group of award-winning independent journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From Thomas Hayden's chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris's advice on book proposals to Mark Schrope's essential information on contracts, the members of SciLance give writers of all experience levels the practical information they need to succeed, as either a staffer or a freelancer. Going beyond craft, The Science Writer's Handbook also tackles issues such as creating productive office space, balancing work and family, and finding lasting career satisfaction. It is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to prosper as a science writer in the new era of publishing.



The Crime Fiction Handbook

Author : Peter Messent

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 48,30 MB

Release : 2012-08-30

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1118326547

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The Crime Fiction Handbook presents a comprehensive introduction to the origins, development, and cultural significance of the crime fiction genre, focusing mainly on American British, and Scandinavian texts. Provides an accessible and well-written introduction to the genre of crime fiction Moves with ease between a general overview of the genre and useful theoretical approaches Includes a close analysis of the key texts in the crime fiction tradition Identifies what makes crime fiction of such cultural importance and illuminates the social and political anxieties at its heart. Shows the similarities and differences between British, American, and Scandinavian crime fiction traditions



Brevity

Author : David Galef

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 44,45 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Flash fiction

ISBN : 9780231179683

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David Galef provides a guide to writing flash fiction, from tips on technique to samples by canonical and contemporary authors to provocative prompts that inspire powerful stories in a little space. Brevity is an indispensable resource for anyone working in this increasingly popular form.



Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

Author : Laurie Lamson

Publisher : TarcherPerigee

Page : 386 pages

File Size : 17,38 MB

Release : 2014-02-20

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 039916555X

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"Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison, Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more. The fifth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing-guide series offers a full toolbox of advice and exercises for speculative fiction writers hoping to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling fantasy quest, or dream up a bloodcurdling plot twist, including: -Harlan Ellison, on crafting the perfect story title -Jack Ketchum, on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale -Piers Antony, on making fantastical characters feel genuine and relatable This collection of storytelling secrets from top genre writers-including winners of Nebula, Hugo, Edgar, and Bram Stoker awards-is essential for any writer looking to take a leap beyond the ordinary"--



How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy

Author : Orson Scott Card

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 145 pages

File Size : 37,79 MB

Release : 2001-09-15

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 158297103X

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Learn to write science fiction and fantasy from a master You've always dreamed of writing science fiction and fantasy tales that pull readers into extraordinary new worlds and fantastic conflicts. Best-selling author Orson Scott Card shows you how it's done, distilling years of writing experience and publishing success into concise, no-nonsense advice. You'll learn how to: • utilize story elements that define the science fiction and fantasy genres • build, populate, and dramatize a credible, inviting world your readers will want to explore • develop the "rules" of time, space and magic that affect your world and its inhabitants • construct a compelling story by developing ideas, characters, and events that keep readers turning pages • find the markets for speculative fiction, reach them, and get published • submit queries, write cover letters, find an agent, and live the life of a writer The boundaries of your imagination are infinite. Explore them with Orson Scott Card and create fiction that casts a spell over agents, publishers, and readers from every world.



Science Fiction Poetry Handbook

Author : Publishers' Graphics, L.L.C.

Publisher :

Page : 125 pages

File Size : 35,61 MB

Release : 2005-01-01

Category : Science fiction poetry

ISBN : 9781930847811

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