Porcupine Books 2005 First Edition First Printing (Paper) Fine book Can be signed by Publisher if wanted ''. criteria for inclusion in the guide are. what the many. consider best. Hugo Award-winning novels and films, or Locus Awards. the Blackwood film poll. a systematic distillation of a mass of primarily Anglophone literature, cinematic production, TV series and graphic SF. '' Introduced by Vinc Clarke, with checklists, Index and notes.

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Title: Essential Science Fiction A Concise Guide (With Tony Chester)
Publisher: Porcupine Books 2005 First Edition First Printing (Paper)
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0954914902
ISBN 13: 9780954914905
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Book Type: Book

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The genre of SF is so large, it is impossible for any person to have absorbed absolutely everything. So what are the essentials? Essential Science Fiction provides a core guide to the genre.
The criteria for inclusion in the guide are based on what the many (and not the compilers) consider best: 'the many' includes those numerous SF enthusiasts who vote for the Hugo novels and films, or Locus Awards, or who responded to the Blackwood film poll, who attended the Festival of Fantastic Films, or the countless whose purchases keep the works of authors three quarters of a century or more old still in print... And there are others still! These are 'the many'. They may include you, or they may not. Either way this guide is a systematic distillation of a mass of primarily Anglophone literature, cinematic production, TV series and graphic SF.
By definition more has been left out than included. Nonetheless anyone collecting just the works herein would find that their library had amassed video/DVDs of over 50 TV series and more than 200 feature films, while shelf space would be required for in excess of 500 books. Essential SF will be of interest to the seasoned enthusiast and invaluable to others wishing to identify the principal features of the genre's landscape.

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... It's a handy reference guide... anytime you need information about the most popular aspects of science fiction fandom. -- The Green Man Review

... The mission of levity of the editors of Essential SF is to enlighten us... The result is a bold success. -- Brian Aldiss

Unconventional, quirky, fact-filled. A highly personal, enthusiastic look at SF by true enthusiasts. -- Harry Harrison

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