Science fiction authors : a research guide
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Science fiction authors : a research guide
（Author research series）
Libraries Unlimited, 2009
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Bibliography: p. [271]-278
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
For students, scholars, readers' advisors, and curious SF readers and fans, this guide provides an easy-to-use launch pad for researching and learning more about science fiction writers and their work.
Emphasizing the best popular and contemporary authors, this book covers 100 SF writers, providing for each:
• a brief biographical sketch, including a quote from theauthor, awards, etc.
• a list of the author's major works (including editions and other writings)
• research sources-biographies, criticism, research guides, and web sites
• In addition, you'll find read-alike lists for selected authors.
For anyone wanting to find information on popular SF authors, this should be the first stop.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Science Fiction Authors: A Research Guide
What is Science Fiction?
Why Do You Need This Book?
Science Fiction Timeline
About the Authors
Organization of Entries
Research Sources
Alphabetical Listing of Authors
How to Use This Book
Some Notes about the Text
Author Entries
Major Awards
General Bibliography
Lists of Authors by Type
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"