Alternate worlds : the illustrated history of science fiction /

As a literature of change, science fiction has become increasingly meaningful, presaging dangers to humanity and, as Alvin Toffler wrote, guarding against "the premature arrival of the future." The world has begun to recognize science fiction in myriad ways, incorporating its visions in pr...

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Main Author: Gunn, James E., 1923-2020 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Edition:Third edition.
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Summary:As a literature of change, science fiction has become increasingly meaningful, presaging dangers to humanity and, as Alvin Toffler wrote, guarding against "the premature arrival of the future." The world has begun to recognize science fiction in myriad ways, incorporating its visions in products, visual media and huge conventions.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:vii, 304 pages, 24 pages of color plates : illustrations ; 26 cm.
ISBN:9781476673530
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