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Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy Ser.: Saving the World Through Science Fiction : James Gunn, Writer, Teacher and Scholar by Michael R. Page (2017, Trade Paperback)
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He founded the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in 1982. But Gunn has also been one of the genre's leading writers. His classic novelsStar Bridge (with Jack Williamson),The Joy Makers, The Immortals andThe Listeners helped shape the field.
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PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-101476663092
ISBN-139781476663098
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Product Key Features
Number of Pages296 Pages
Publication NameSaving the World Through Science Fiction : James Gunn, Writer, Teacher and Scholar
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
SubjectScience Fiction & Fantasy, General, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts)
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorMichael R. Page
SeriesCritical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Weight14.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2017-005058
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"groundbreaking...recommended" -- The Midwest Book Review ; "a labor of love...gives a clear impression of Gunn's significant influence on the recent history of the genre...invaluable.... Page here takes the initial step towards what may ultimately result in a greater academic appreciation of an important yet critically neglected figure in our field"-- Science Fiction Studies ; "James Gunn's influence in the science fiction field, as author, editor, teacher and critic, has continued for decades, rising recently to the SFWA Grand Master Award. He has been in my mind from my first days, with his graceful novels and stories, and later a colleague with whom I have engaged in countless spirited discussions. This journey through his work is a fine introduction to a fiercely independent talent."--George Zebrowski, John W. Campbell Award Winner for Brute Orbits and the classic Macrolife ; "A book devoted to the life and work of James Gunn, anthologist, scholar, and one of science fiction's most eloquent and influential writers, is long overdue. Michael Page offers us an informative account of Gunn's life and the ways in which it has shaped his work, along with summaries and analyses of his most important stories and novels; Page also notes the ways in which Gunn directly affected the genre and some of its most important writers. Saving the World Through Science Fiction is an essential guide to anyone interested in the history of science fiction and paints a fine portrait of a man whose influence deserves to be much more widely known."--Pamela Sargent, Pilgrim Award-winning editor of the Women of Wonder anthologies., "James Gunn's influence in the science fiction field, as author, editor, teacher and critic, has continued for decades, rising recently to the SFWA Grand Master Award. He has been in my mind from my first days, with his graceful novels and stories, and later a colleague with whom I have engaged in countless spirited discussions. This journey through his work is a fine introduction to a fiercely independent talent."--George Zebrowski, John W. Campbell Award Winner for Brute Orbits and the classic Macrolife ; "A book devoted to the life and work of James Gunn, anthologist, scholar, and one of science fiction's most eloquent and influential writers, is long overdue. Michael Page offers us an informative account of Gunn's life and the ways in which it has shaped his work, along with summaries and analyses of his most important stories and novels; Page also notes the ways in which Gunn directly affected the genre and some of its most important writers. Saving the World Through Science Fiction is an essential guide to anyone interested in the history of science fiction and paints a fine portrait of a man whose influence deserves to be much more widely known."--Pamela Sargent, Pilgrim Award-winning editor of the Women of Wonder anthologies., "James Gunn's influence in the science fiction field, as author, editor, teacher and critic, has continued for decades, rising recently to the SFWA Grand Master Award. He has been in my mind from my first days, with his graceful novels and stories, and later a colleague with whom I have engaged in countless spirited discussions. This journey through his work is a fine introduction to a fiercely independent talent."-George Zebrowski, John W. Campbell Award Winner for Brute Orbits and the classic Macrolife ; "A book devoted to the life and work of James Gunn, anthologist, scholar, and one of science fiction's most eloquent and influential writers, is long overdue. Michael Page offers us an informative account of Gunn's life and the ways in which it has shaped his work, along with summaries and analyses of his most important stories and novels; Page also notes the ways in which Gunn directly affected the genre and some of its most important writers. Saving the World Through Science Fiction is an essential guide to anyone interested in the history of science fiction and paints a fine portrait of a man whose influence deserves to be much more widely known."-Pamela Sargent, Pilgrim Award-winning editor of the Women of Wonder anthologies., "groundbreaking...recommended" -- The Midwest Book Review ; "James Gunn's influence in the science fiction field, as author, editor, teacher and critic, has continued for decades, rising recently to the SFWA Grand Master Award. He has been in my mind from my first days, with his graceful novels and stories, and later a colleague with whom I have engaged in countless spirited discussions. This journey through his work is a fine introduction to a fiercely independent talent."--George Zebrowski, John W. Campbell Award Winner for Brute Orbits and the classic Macrolife ; "A book devoted to the life and work of James Gunn, anthologist, scholar, and one of science fiction's most eloquent and influential writers, is long overdue. Michael Page offers us an informative account of Gunn's life and the ways in which it has shaped his work, along with summaries and analyses of his most important stories and novels; Page also notes the ways in which Gunn directly affected the genre and some of its most important writers. Saving the World Through Science Fiction is an essential guide to anyone interested in the history of science fiction and paints a fine portrait of a man whose influence deserves to be much more widely known."--Pamela Sargent, Pilgrim Award-winning editor of the Women of Wonder anthologies., "groundbreaking...recommended" -- The Midwest Book Review "a labor of love...gives a clear impression of Gunn's significant influence on the recent history of the genre...invaluable.... Page here takes the initial step towards what may ultimately result in a greater academic appreciation of an important yet critically neglected figure in our field"-- Science Fiction Studies "James Gunn's influence in the science fiction field, as author, editor, teacher and critic, has continued for decades, rising recently to the SFWA Grand Master Award. He has been in my mind from my first days, with his graceful novels and stories, and later a colleague with whom I have engaged in countless spirited discussions. This journey through his work is a fine introduction to a fiercely independent talent."--George Zebrowski, John W. Campbell Award Winner for Brute Orbits and the classic Macrolife "A book devoted to the life and work of James Gunn, anthologist, scholar, and one of science fiction's most eloquent and influential writers, is long overdue. Michael Page offers us an informative account of Gunn's life and the ways in which it has shaped his work, along with summaries and analyses of his most important stories and novelsPage also notes the ways in which Gunn directly affected the genre and some of its most important writers. Saving the World Through Science Fiction is an essential guide to anyone interested in the history of science fiction and paints a fine portrait of a man whose influence deserves to be much more widely known."--Pamela Sargent, Pilgrim Award-winning editor of the Women of Wonder anthologies.
Series Volume Number56
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal813.54
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword: "Science Fiction's Dad" Christopher McKitterick Preface One. James Gunn: A Life in Science Fiction Two. Early Stories to This Fortress World and Star Bridge Three. The Joy Makers to The Burning Four. The Listeners to Crisis! Five. The Joy Machine to the Transcendental Trilogy Six. The Scholarship Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisOne of the major figures in science fiction for more than sixty years, James Gunn has been instrumental in making the genre one of the most vibrant and engaging areas of literary scholarship. His genre history Alternate Worlds and his The Road to Science Fiction anthologies introduced countless readers to science fiction. He founded the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in 1982. But Gunn has also been one of the genre's leading writers. His classic novels Star Bridge (with Jack Williamson), The Joy Makers, The Immortals and The Listeners helped shape the field. Now in his nineties, he remains a prominent voice. His forthcoming novel is Transformation . Drawing on materials from Gunn's archives and personal interviews with him, this study is the first to examine the life, career and writing of this science fiction grandmaster., Now in his nineties, James Gunn remains a major voice in science fiction. Michael Page's study is the first to examine the life, career, and writing of this science fiction grandmaster. Drawing on materials from Gunn's archives and from personal interviews and providing detailed analysis and commentary on his fiction, Page provides a much-needed exploration of one of science fiction's important figures.
LC Classification NumberPS3513.U797Z83 2017
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