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Nature's Warnings: Classic Stories of Eco-Science Fiction

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Nature's Warnings: Classic Stories of Eco-Science Fiction
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Mike Ashley
SeriesBritish Library Science Fiction Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 130
ISBN/Barcode 9780712353571
ClassificationsDewey:808.838762
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher British Library Publishing
Imprint British Library Publishing
Publication Date 27 August 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Science fiction has always confronted the concerns of society, and our concern over humanity's ecological impact on nature has inspired incredible stories for generations. In this new collection of stories from the classic period of the genre, explore both tales of eco-catastrophe and ruin following abuse of Earth's natural resources, and stories of hope and learning for humankind's future forays into the new environments of the future. Featuring rare stories from the science fiction and fantasy magazines in the British Library collection and pieces from some of the most influential writers in the field including Brian W Aldiss, Clifford D Simak, Margaret St Clair and Elizabeth Sanxay Holding.

Author Biography

Mike Ashley is the author and editor of more than one hundred books, and is one of the foremost historians of popular fiction. His British Library Science Fiction Classics anthologies include Menace of the Monster: Classic Tales of Creatures from Beyond and The End of the World and Other Catastrophes.

Reviews

"Thought-provoking" -- Publishers Weekly