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.
By:
Neil Barron
Imprint: Libraries Limited
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 5th annotated edition
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 52mm
Weight: 1.503kg
ISBN: 9781591581710
ISBN 10: 1591581710
Pages: 1016
Publication Date: 30 December 2004
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active
How to Use This Guide Preface Contributors I. The Primary Literature—A Critical History1. The Emergence of Science Fiction, 1516–1914 Brian Stableford 2. Science Fiction Between the Wars: 1915–1939 Brian Stableford 3. From the Golden Age to the Atomic Age: 1940–1963 Paul A. Carter 4. The New Wave and After, 1964–1983 Michael M. Levy 5. Cyberpunk and Beyond, 1984–2004 Michael M. Levy II. The Primary Literature—Annotated BibliographyAnnotated Bibliography III. The Secondary Literature—Annotated Bibliography6. Science Fiction: Publishing, Reviewing, Readers, and Libraries Neil Barron 7. General Reference Works Neil Barron 8. Online Resources Neil Barron and William Contento 9. History and Criticism Gary K. Wolfe 10. Author Studies Richard L. McKinney, Neil Barron, and Michael A. Morrison 11. Science Fiction in Film, Television, and Radio Joseph Milicia and Michael Klossner 12. Science Fiction Illustration Walter Albert and Neil Barron 13. Science Fiction Magazines and Fandom Joe Sanders 14. Teaching Science Fiction Dennis M. Kratz 15. Research Library Collections of Science Fiction Hal W. Hall 16. Listings Neil BarronBest Books Awards Series Young Adult Books Translations Organizations Author Index Title Index Theme Index
Reviews for Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction
Neil Barron's Anatomy of Wonder is one of the small number of reference books which are truly essential to scholars starting out investigating science fiction... This is a book which anyone engaged in the study or teaching of sf will need to consult regularly, and will expect to find in their libraries... [I]t will make their lives so much easier. -Foundation
- Short-listed for Locus Awards (Nonfiction) 2006
