The Multidimensional Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Twentieth Century, Volume 1 - Softcover

Nat Tilander

 
9780557723485: The Multidimensional Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Twentieth Century, Volume 1

Synopsis

THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL GUIDE TO SCIENCE FICTION is a fascinating and highly readable reference work, surpassing in breadth virtually all science fiction and fantasy guides in or out of print. If a reader has a favorite author, The Multidimensional Guide is likely to provide more critical information about that authorÕs works than can be found anywhere else. ¥ Contains more than 7,000 plot summaries and critical reviews of works by hundreds of SF writers, from Andre Norton and Jack Vance to Orson Scott Card and Neal Stephenson. ¥ Offers a broad range of reviews of both novel length and short fictional works. ¥ Includes a rich compilation of excerpted comments, both laudatory and critical, from the main s-f magazines, including contributions by Charles de Lint, Harlan Ellison, Frederik Pohl, Robert Silverberg, Norman Spinrad, and many others. ¥ Includes short bios of each author and identifies award-winning stories.

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