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Title: Science Fiction of the 20th Century : An Illustrated History by Frank M. Robinson ISBN: 1-888054-29-8 Publisher: Collectors Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Worth 60 Bucks and Then Some....
Comment: Although I'm not an expert on science fiction,I'm hoping to learn more about the genre so I can figure out what is best to invest time in reading, having already read Dune, Lord of the Rings, H.G.Wells, Jules Verne and some of the other basics. Buying this book was in part motivated by my desire to seek out some context and history of the vast sci-fi universe. The other motivation is that I collect particularly high-quality and esoteric art books and the other reviewers described the book as possibly meeting that criteria.
Having just received the book earlier today let me emphatically express that this is a fantastic work, beautifully illustrated, meticulously manufactured, and what I've read is very well written. This book emanates the kind of vital and exciting energy that I find to be most compelling in a "coffee table book." It really rouses interest in the subject matter it presents.
I've checked out other coffee table books on sci-fi, and some have looked good but none come close to this.
Rating: 5
Summary: A knockout! A science-fiction book-lover's book.
Comment: This is a captivating book. It's got hundreds and hundreds of high-quality reproductions of science fiction magazine covers, book covers and movie posters. Over and over again, particular artwork will remind you of the pleasure of reading that book, or the delight of seeing an imaginative magazine cover.
You'll probably "read" this one at least three times. First, you look at all the covers. Next, you go back and look at them more closely, this time reading the enligtening, well-written captions. Finally, you'll actually read the book.
Sure, if you know nothing about science fiction, you could probably use this book as a reference to clue you into more than a century of the history of the genre. But, I think it's really for readers who are already fans. For anyone who loves science fiction (or fantasy), this book will fill many evenings with joy, and inspire you to go back to your bookshelf and reread some of your favorites.
Rating: 5
Summary: WONDERFUL Scrapbook of SF history
Comment: I'll be honest; when I first saw this book in a local store I wasn't sure I wanted it. It's very heavy (about 10-15 pounds) and expensive (about $60), but I sprang for it because I love SF and I wanted to see what a writer who loves it too had to say.
Frank Robinson is a dedicated writer, fan and historian. Not as dry as John Clute, but not as irreverent as Harlan Ellison, Robinson shows his love by sharing some truly amazing and wide-ranging materials dating from as far back as the 1890s.
A good, friendly companion if you want to take a SF literature course, or if you just want to sit down for a few weeks and read. HIGHLY recommended.
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Title: Fantasy of the 20th Century: An Illustrated History by Randy Broecker ISBN: 1888054522 Publisher: Collectors Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $60.00 |
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Title: Horror of the 20th Century : An Illustrated History by Robert Weinberg ISBN: 1888054425 Publisher: Collectors Pr Pub. Date: 2000 List Price(USD): $60.00 |
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Title: Science Fiction Poster Art by Tony Nourmand, Graham Marsh ISBN: 1854109464 Publisher: Aurum Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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