A Conversation Larger Than the Universe: Readings in Science Fiction and the Fantastic 1762–2017

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Henry Wessells John Crowley

A Conversation Larger Than the Universe

Readings in Science Fiction and the Fantastic 1762–2017

Henry Wessells, John Crowley

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Grolier Club of New York
15 July 2018

Art Treatments & Subjects; Science fiction; Fantasy; Antiques & collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter

This catalogue, which accompanied an exhibition held at the Grolier Club, argues for a broad description of science fiction that encompasses fantasy and horror. Beginning with the origins of science fiction during the Gothic Period, Henry Wessells contemplates such topics as the end of the world (and after), imaginary voyages, dystopia, women authors, literary innovation, humor, the Sixties, rock and roll, cyberpunk, and steampunk, as well as current trends in science fiction and the fantastic.

By: Henry Wessells
Introduction by: John Crowley
Imprint: Grolier Club of New York
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9780996135948
ISBN 10: 0996135944
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 July 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Henry Wessells is an antiquarian bookseller in New York City. John Crowley is the author of Little, Big, which received the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.

Reviews for A Conversation Larger Than the Universe: Readings in Science Fiction and the Fantastic 1762–2017

"""Erudite and altogether fascinating. . . In the year of Frankenstein's bicentennial, this is essential reading."" * Publishers Weekly * ""A gloriously meandering journey. . . It is like no conventional exhibition catalogue."" -- Andy Sawyer * Foundation * ""Wessells is fascinated not only by books as objects, but by their contents as well: he's widely and deeply read in the field, and his 'conversations' with these books feel exactly like that."" -- Gary K. Wolfe * Locus *"