Harvard's George C. Simpson called the late Isaac Asimov one of our natural wonders and national resources, for his hundreds of nfiction works on science, mathematics, history, and literature. Asimov, however, is best kwn as a science fiction writer. This second edition, Isaac Asimov: The Foundations of Science Fiction, updates and expands science fiction scholar James Gunn's definitive, Hugo Award-winning critical volume about Asimov and his contributions to the science fiction genre. A concluding chapter analyzes Asimov's best-sellers. Those interested in Asimov and science fiction will want Gunn's study, with its insider's look at the most prolific author of the twentieth century, its chrology, selected list of critical works, and bibliography. Paperback version available 2005.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
GTIN
9780810854208
ISBN-10
0810854201
ISBN-13
9780810854208
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96436279
Product Key Features
Author
James E. Gunn
Format
Trade Paperback (US), Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literary Criticism
Publication Year
2005
Type
Fiction
Genre
Literary Criticism
Dimensions
Weight
376g
Depth
23 mm
Height
215mm
Width
142mm
Length
Revised Edition
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Lanham, Md
Publication Country
US
Spine
23mm
Pagination
288
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations
Edition Type
Revised
Author Biography
James Gunn is a retired professor of English at the University of Kansas and Director of the Center for the Study of Science Fiction. He has written twelve novels, five collections of short stories, and Alternate Worlds: The Illustrated History of Science Fiction. Gunn is the 24th writer recognized by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America as a Grand Master.