Futurespeak; A Fans Guide to the Language of Science Fiction

By Roberta Rogow with a forward by C.J. Cherryh

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ISBN 10: 1557783470 ISBN 13: 9781557783479

Published by Paragon House, 1991

Language: English

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Includes over one thousand entries in alphabetical order defining scientific, literary, publishing, film, and printing terms associated with science fiction, plus lists of science fiction publications, organizations, and conventions. A very handy reference guide for the newbe. Near fine condition, binding is square and tight, boards are flat and parallel, some foxing on inwside of covers. It may never have been read. DJ in excellent condition, shows some foxing under mylar sleeve. Has 3 strips of brail on back.

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Title

Futurespeak; A Fans Guide to the Language of Science Fiction

Publisher

Paragon House

Publication Date

1991

Language

English

ISBN 10

1557783470

ISBN 13

9781557783479

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

Jcket Design By Richard Nebiolo, Interior illustrations by Leah Rosenthal

Edition

1st Edition

Printing

1st Printing

Condition

Near Fine

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Includes over one thousand entries defining scientific, literary, publishing, film, and printing terms associated with science fiction, plus lists of science fiction publications, organizations, and conventions

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Librarian Rogow has put together an impressive reference book. The alphabetical listing includes terms and people related to fantasy and science fiction literature, film, television, and fandom; information on tangential media such as animation, gaming, and comics; and, best of all, science terminology and facts that come into play in fantasy and sf. There are flaws. The book is weak on comics, acknowledging only the commercial mainstream variety and doing so poorly. The entry for hobbits deals more with fandom's treatment of the race than with J.R.R. Tolkien's books. More significantly, all the people who get individual entries are men (no Ursula K. Le Guin? no Anne McCaffrey? no Andre Norton? no Mary Shelley?), an appalling oversight. However, this book will certainly interest people involved in any aspect of the genre and is recommended for subject collections.
- Keith R.A. DeCandido, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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