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Science Fiction Authors: A Research Guide
Contributor(s): Heaphy, Maura (Author)

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 ISBN: 1591585155     ISBN-13: 9781591585152
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
OUR PRICE: $57.75  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: November 2008
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Literary Criticism | Reference
Dewey: 016.823
LCCN: 2008025708
Series: Author Research
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" L (1.20 lbs) 352 pages
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: School Library Journal 04/01/2009 pg. 70
Booklist 05/15/2009 pg. 68
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2009 pg. 296
 
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Publisher Description:

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.
 
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