Science Fiction of the 20th Century : An Illustrated History

by Frank M. Robinson

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"Science Fiction of the 20th Century" is filled with vivid images of pulp magazines, digests, slicks, paperbacks, hardcovers, and film posters, many shown for the very first time. This is an insider's view of the prophetic writers, illustrators, and editors who made science fiction the most popular (and important!) form of entertainment in the 20th century. Deeply researched and meticulously documented, this is an enormous book on an enormous subject.… (more)

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Gaylactic Spectrum Award (Nominee – Other Work – 2000)

Hugo Award (Winner – Related Book – 2000)

Independent Publisher Book Awards (Finalist – Coffee Table Book – 2000)

Locus Award (Winner – Art Book – 2000)

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1999-10-01

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This book is dedicated to the memory of Lester Anderson, Aubrey MacDermott, and Franz Grumme -- loving husbands and fatjers, faithful friends, and linelong science-fiction fans and collections. I hope they know how much I miss them.

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When I was a kid, I bought my first science-fiction magazine at the age of thirteen. (Introduction)

There are many claimants as to who invented science fiction, probably starting with the ancient Greeks. (Chapter 1, The Future Is Here...It's 1901)

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Bennett, Ann Granning

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809.387620904

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"Science Fiction of the 20th Century" is filled with vivid images of pulp magazines, digests, slicks, paperbacks, hardcovers, and film posters, many shown for the very first time. This is an insider's view of the prophetic writers, illustrators, and editors who made science fiction the most popular (and important!) form of entertainment in the 20th century. Deeply researched and meticulously documented, this is an enormous book on an enormous subject.

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