Review
'. . . remarkably comprehensive and astonishingly up-to-date, with lots of fascinating little essays.' - --
John Marsden, Herald Sun'As the first and only guide of its kind to be published in Australia, it is the perfect handbook for anyone interested in Australian speculative fiction of all kinds. Whether one is new to the genre and is seeking some guidance or an old hand checking what has been included, or simply interested in a general anthropological sort of way, there's much to detain and interest the reader. . . a landmark in Australian literary history and publishing.' - --
Sophie Masson, The Australian'This book . . . is an excellent and interesting resource, with alphabetical listings of writers and their works, plus essays on various topics, such as indigenous mythology, dark fantasy, sf and f magazines, and much more. Highly recommended.' - --
Sophie Masson, New Englander'Worth purchasing for the feature articles on early Australian SF and fantasy, comics, radio, television, dark fantasy and feminism alone, but one gets so much more. . . Useful and entertaining, this has appeal beyond a specialist readership.' - --
Kerry White, bookphilenewsletter
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About the Author
Paul Collins has published stories in over 150 magazines and anthologies. His published books include The Government in Exile (a short story collection), The Wizard's Torment, and Strange Fruit. A former editor of Void magazine he is a highly regarded writer and nurturer of new talent in his chosen genre.
