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Books : Age of Wonders: Exploring The World of Science FictionIn association with Amazon.com Dewey Decimal Number: 813 EAN: 9780312862350 ISBN: 0312862350 Label: Tor Books Manufacturer: Tor Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: October 15, 1996 Publisher: Tor Books Studio: Tor Books Sales Rank: 899588 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: An insider's view of the strange and wonderful world of science fiction, by one of the most respected editors in the field. David G. Hartwell has been editing science fiction and fantasy for over twenty years. In that time, he has worked with acclaimed and popular writers such as Robert A. Heinlein, Poul Anderson, Frank Herbert, Roger Zelazny, Robert Silverberg, Gene Wolfe, Nancy Kress, L.E. Modesitt, Terry Bisson, Lisa Goldstein, and Philip Jose Farmer, and discovered hot new talentes like Kathleen Ann Goonan and Patrick O'Leary. Now in Age of Wonder, Hartwell describes the field he has loved, worked in, and shaped as editor, critic, and anthologist. Like those other American art forms, jazz, comics, and rock 'n' roll, science fiction is the product of a rich and fascinating subculture. Age of Wonder is a fascinating tour of the origins, history, and culture of the science fiction world, written with insight and genuine affection for this wonder-filled literature, and addressed to newcomers and longtime SF readers alike. Newly revised for the 1990's, Age of Wonder remains "the landmark work" Roger Zelazny called the first edition. Hartwell has revised the body of the book to take into account the past twelve years' changes in the literary landscape and the publishing marketplace, and added substantial new sections that contain advice on teaching courses in science fiction, disquisitions on the controversial subgenre of hard SF, and practical explanations of the economics of publishing science fiction and fantasy. Age of Wonder still lives up to Hugo and Nebula Award winnter Vonda McIntyre's description: "An entertaining and provocative book that will insprie discussion and argument for years to come." Amazon.com Review: Do you know what the term "fannish" means? How about "filk" or "fen"? Or "Twonk's Disease"? If not, there's a good chance you're a mundane, which is to say you're not a hardcore SF fan. For you, David G. Hartwell--one of the field's finest editors and most stalwart champions--has written Age of Wonders, a book about the inner workings of the SF cognoscenti. It is an intriguing look into the rabid subculture spawned by science fiction that also offers insights into why some people give up reading SF in their teens, while for others it becomes a lifelong passion. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Not Free SF ReaderThis is apparently a mid 90s update to a mid 80s book. Divided into three major sections :- The Source and Power of SF's Appeal Exploring the Worlds of Science Fiction and Writers, Fans and Critics He also has some short appendices about important early works, including pre-20th century, a bit about the development of commercial fantasy, on editing, and his list of best books. It is quite interesting. He looks ... Read More Rating:  - Want to know what SF is all about?David Hartwell has written a magnificent book here - he covers everything from the various fandom activities that have been taking place since science fiction was in it's infancy, to the cyberpunk/humanist debate in the mid-80s. This is truly the best guide for those who don't know what science fiction is. SF has remained undefined, and although Hartwell is also unable to pin a truly accurate definition on it, he paints a broad picture with Age of Wonders, and manages to represent all the various sub ... Read More Rating: - Useful for explaining to friends and family why you read SFIt was bound to happen. As I sat down to type up this commentary, I paged through my Day-Timer to find the notes I had written on the books I had read. I came across the reference to this...and a blank page. So what do I remember, now over two months later? I picked up this book long ago in paperback, read the first chapter or so, and sent the book to my mother. My parents have been quite understanding of my interest in science fiction, but I don't believe they've ever quite understood it. The first chapter, ... Read More Rating: - Why The Golden Age of SF is 12 years old (and male).I grew up during the age of the Mercury and Apollo projects, a time before space launches, except for one disaster, become so routine I doubt they'll be any HBO specials about them. My fascination with the Cronkited-narrated adventures over my tiny black and white tv led to a fascination about outer space and, in particular, science fiction. Which is why David G. Hartwell titles his book, "Age of Wonders," noting the pre-adolescent's awe of emerging technical feats (in my time it was space travel, today it ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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