St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers (Hardcover, 4th Revised edition)

In 1818, the publication of Frankenstein marked the birth of the science-fiction genre. Today, this genre continues to thrive as more and more authors follow in the footsteps of Mary Shelley's ground-breaking work.

The fully revised 4th edition of "St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers," formerly titled "wentieth-Century Science-Fiction Writers," presents more than 600 of the world's most prominent science-fiction authors. From traditional favorites such as H.G. Wells, Robert Heinlein and J.G. Ballard to those who have changed both the style and concerns of the genre like Michael Moorcock, Ursula Le Guin and Doris Lessing, this unique reference provides unparalleled analysis of science fiction's most notable authors.

The new edition of "St. James Guide to Science-Fiction Writers" encompasses such important writers as: Kingsley Amis Isaac Asimov G.K. Chesterton Harlan Ellison Frank Herbert Dean R. Koontz Nicola Griffith Sheri S. Tepper And hundreds of others