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Blurb: “Exploring the World of Science Fiction: David Hartwell
Age of Wonders is a penetrating exploration of the realities behind the history, development and current popularity of science fiction. It is an indispensable guidebook for those new to the field and, for initiates, a fond and loving appreciation of this strange and wonderful genre.
Great lists included:
- Sixty books important to the development of SF published before the name was invented…
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The best 101 SF books since the invention of the field in the twenties
- Teaching SF: an introductory course
"An insider's view of the Science Fiction scene today by one of the ablest minds in the business. Engaging and engrossing." -Gregory Benford, author of Timescape
"This is head and shoulders over most s-f criticism. -Sunday Daily News
"The best commentary on the field yet written." -Roger Zelazny, creator of the Amber series
David Hartwell has been the editor of many of today's major science fiction writers. He lives in Pleasantville, N.Y.”