The early history of science fiction : a lecture by Damon Knight. New directions in science fiction : a seminar / with Harlan Ellison. A lecture by Isaac Asimov : the history of science fiction after 1938.
In the first segment, Damon Knight discusses the history of science fiction up to 1938, focusing on the emergence of popular themes and the science fiction magazines. In the second segment, Harlan Ellison presents a seminar on the new direction of science fiction in the early 1970s, including his a...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
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[Lawrence, Kan.] :
Extramural Independent Study Center, Division of Continuing Education, University of Kansas,
©1970-©1973.
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| Edition: | Letterbox. |
| Series: | Science fiction film series.
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| Summary: | In the first segment, Damon Knight discusses the history of science fiction up to 1938, focusing on the emergence of popular themes and the science fiction magazines. In the second segment, Harlan Ellison presents a seminar on the new direction of science fiction in the early 1970s, including his anthology, Dangerous visions. In the third segment, Isaac Asimov lectures on science fiction after 1938, focusing on the influence of the science fiction magazines and editor John W. Campbell, and its immersion into the mainstream consciousness. |
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| Item Description: | Title from the container Screen title for Lecture by Isaac Asimov: Science fiction film Originally produced as individual motion pictures in 1970, 1971, and 1973. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videocassette (84 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Format: | VHS. |
| Production Credits: | Producer, James Gunn ; film production, Peter Dart (New directions in science fiction), Denny McClatchey, Kyland Wakefield (Lecture by Isaac Asimov) ; original artwork, David Graves. |