The History of Science Fiction: A Graphic Novel Adventure
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Journey through time and space with this graphic novel history of the science fiction genre, from Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick to Ken Liu and Ted Chiang, and beyond.
Trace the progress of Science-Fiction through modern times and learn why key figures and inventors like Thomas Edison and Elon Musk have looked to science fiction to predict the future.
More than just a list of facts, this is a roaring analytical reflection on the genre that continues to shape our world. Presented in a stunning 8” x 11” hardcover sure to stand out on any bookshelf or serve as the coffee-table conversation starter for all things sci-fi!
Who is considered the world’s first science fiction author? How did American science fiction begin? What sci-fi novel is the all-time best-seller? What were the “Pulps” and how did they predict with uncanny accuracy the 21st century world around us?
For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of science fiction traces its origins and, in fascinating detail, charts its history from its beginnings as a “schlock” genre to its respected status today.
Features detailed chapters dedicated to the founders of the genre and their modern-day successors.
Find out the answers to your Science Fiction questions.
Discover the origins of favorite page-to-screen science fiction movies
Publisher : Humanoids, Inc. (November 23, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 216 pages
ISBN-10 : 1643379143
ISBN-13 : 978-1643379142
Item Weight : 2.1 pounds
Dimensions : 7.8 x 0.8 x 10.5 inches
