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Strange Divisions and Alien Territories: The Sub-Genres of Science Fiction
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Strange Divisions and Alien Territories: The Sub-Genres of Science Fiction
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Keith Brooke
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:240 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 155 |
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| Category/Genre | Literary studies - general
Literary studies - fiction, novelists and prose writers |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780230249677
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| Classifications | Dewey:809.38762 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Red Globe Press
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| Publication Date |
10 February 2012 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Strange Divisions and Alien Territories explores the sub-genres of science fiction from the perspectives of a range of top SF authors. Combining a critical viewpoint with the exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing authors working in the field, contributors include Michael Swanwick, Catherine Asaro and Paul di Filippo.
Author Biography
KEITH BROOKE is the author of eleven science-fiction and fantasy novels, including The Accord and Genetopia. Founder of the online genre fiction showcase, infinity plus, and regular book reviewer, Brooke also teaches creative writing at the University of Essex, UK.
Reviews'I wonder if I am the first reviewer anywhere to describe a non-fiction book about science fiction as a page turner and to mean it seriously.' - http://amazingstoriesmag.com/?p=559
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