St James Guide To Science Fiction Writers
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St James Guide To Science Fiction Writers
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Author : Jay P. Pederson
language : en
Publisher: Detroit, MI : St. James Press
Release Date : 1996
St James Guide To Science Fiction Writers written by Jay P. Pederson and has been published by Detroit, MI : St. James Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with American fiction categories.
Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of prominent science-fiction authors, written by subject experts.
Historical Dictionary Of Science Fiction Literature
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Author : Brian M. Stableford
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2004
Historical Dictionary Of Science Fiction Literature written by Brian M. Stableford and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This reference tracks the development of speculative fiction influenced by the advancement of science and the idea of progress from the eighteenth century to the present day. The major authors and publications of the genre and significant subgenres are covered. Additionally there are entries on fields of science and technology which have been particularly prolific in provoking such speculation. The list of acronyms and abbreviations, the chronology covering the literature from the 1700s through the present, the introductory essay, and the dictionary entries provide science fiction novices and enthusiasts as well as serious writers and critics with a wonderful foundation for understanding the realm of science fiction literature. The extensive bibliography that includes books, journals, fanzines, and websites demonstrates that science fiction literature commands a massive following.
St James Guide To Fantasy Writers
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Author : David Pringle
language : en
Publisher: Saint James Press
Release Date : 1996
St James Guide To Fantasy Writers written by David Pringle and has been published by Saint James Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Literary Criticism categories.
Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of writers of various forms of fantasy, including heroic fantasy, sword and sorcery, humorous fantasy, adult fairy tales and fables, and children's fantasies still popular with adults. Written by subject experts.
St James Guide To Horror Ghost Gothic Writers
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Author : David Pringle
language : en
Publisher: St. James Guide to Writers Ser
Release Date : 1998
St James Guide To Horror Ghost Gothic Writers written by David Pringle and has been published by St. James Guide to Writers Ser this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
As a companion volume to St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers, this volume concentrates "on those types of fiction which may be labelled as horror novels, dark fantasies, ghost stories, gothic novels, tales of terror, supernatural fictions, occult fantasies, black-magic stories, psychological thrillers, tales of unease, "grand-guignol" shockers, creepy stories, shudder-pulp fictions, "contes cruels," uncanny stories, macabre fictions and weird tales."--Editor's note, p. ix.
St James Guide To Science Fiction Writers
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Author : Jay P. Pederson
language : en
Publisher: Detroit, MI : St. James Press
Release Date : 1996
St James Guide To Science Fiction Writers written by Jay P. Pederson and has been published by Detroit, MI : St. James Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with American fiction categories.
Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of prominent science-fiction authors, written by subject experts.
Science Fiction Authors
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Author : Maura Heaphy
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2008-11-30
Science Fiction Authors written by Maura Heaphy and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
For students, scholars, readers' advisors, and curious SF readers and fans, this guide provides an easy-to-use launch pad for researching and learning more about science fiction writers and their work. Emphasizing the best popular and contemporary authors, this book covers 100 SF writers, providing for each: • a brief biographical sketch, including a quote from theauthor, awards, etc. • a list of the author's major works (including editions and other writings) • research sources-biographies, criticism, research guides, and web sites • In addition, you'll find read-alike lists for selected authors. For anyone wanting to find information on popular SF authors, this should be the first stop.
Romance Fiction
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Author : Kristin Ramsdell
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2012-03-02
Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.
Twentieth Century Science Fiction Writers
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Twentieth Century Science Fiction Writers written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Science fiction, American categories.
Guide To Reference In Genealogy And Biography
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Author : Mary K. Mannix
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2014-12
Guide To Reference In Genealogy And Biography written by Mary K. Mannix and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
An excellent starting point for both reference librarians and for library users seeking information about family history and the lives of others, this resource is drawn from the authoritative database of Guide to Reference, voted Best Professional Resource Database by Library Journal readers in 2012. Biographical resources have long been of interest to researchers and general readers, and this title directs readers to the best biographical sources for all regions of the world. For interest in the lives of those not found in biographical resources, this title also serves as a guide to the most useful genealogical resources. Profiling more than 1400 print and electronic sources, this book helps connect librarians and researchers to the most relevant sources of information in genealogy and biography.
To Be Continued
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Author : Hope Apple
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2000-10-10
To Be Continued written by Hope Apple and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-10-10 with Performing Arts categories.
Keeping track of prolific authors who write fiction series was quite challenging for even the most ardent fan until To Be Continueddebuted in 1995. Noew, readers will be happy that the soon-to-be-released second edition has added 1,600 new books and 400 new series. To Be Continued, Second Edition, maintians the first volume's successful formula that featured concise A-to-Z entries packed with useful information, including titles, publishers, publication dates, genre categories, annotations, and subject terms. Among the genre categories that can be found in To Be Continued are romance, science fiction, crime novel, horror, adventure, fantasy, humor, western, war, Christian fiction, and others.