Amazon.com: Science Fiction Writers Edition 2. (Scribner Writers Series) (9780684805931): Bleiler: Books

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0684805936 | ISBN-13: 978-0684805931 | Edition: 2

Since the first edition was published in 1982, many new writers have joined the pantheon of greats in this genre. New classics have been discovered and unknown treasures that lay buried have been unearthed. Twenty new essays have been added on authors ranging from Gregory Benford and Katherine MacLean to Lucius Shepard and Gene Wolfe. In addition, 19 essays have been extensively revised. Pictures of most of the 96 authors have been added and the set has been reorganized in alphabetical order for ease of use. (19990615)

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8 Up-Bleiler has updated and added a number of articles to this previously published title (S & S, 1982; o.p.). Entries are arranged alphabetically and include both 19th- and 20th-century writers. Each lengthy essay provides biographical information, the historical and/or literary context of the author's work, synopses of major titles, critical commentary, and a selected bibliography listing books by and about the writer. Black-and-white photos of the subjects appear throughout. Some of the 23 authors new to this edition are Greg Bear, Octavia Butler, Orson Scott Card, C. J. Cherryh, Harry Harrison, Pat Murphy, Sherri S. Tepper, and Gene Wolfe. Significantly revised articles include those on Arthur C. Clarke, Robert A. Heinlein, Frank Herbert, Ursula K. Le Guin, H. P. Lovecraft, and Larry Niven. An extensive index includes the titles discussed in the entries. This useful resource will be especially appreciated where the genre is popular or a part of the curriculum.
Debbie Feulner, Northwest Middle School, Greensboro, NC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"This revision adds 23 new articles to a well-respected biographical source...The quality and vitality of the essays justify the wide latitude enjoyed by the contributors...This volume offers highly readable summary biographies and introductory criticism of major writers for college, university, and adult readers."
-- American Reference Books Annual 2000 (ARBA 19990101)

"Gr. 8 UP -- Bleiler has updated and added a number of articles to this previously published title...Each lengthy entry provides biographical information, the historical and/or literary context of the author's work, synopses of major titles, critical commentary, and a selected bibliography listing books by and about the writer...An extensive index includes the titles discussed in the entries. This useful resrouce will be especially appreciated where the genre is popular or a part of the curriculum."
--School Library Journal (Debbie Feulner, Northwest Middle School, Greensboro, NC) (School Library Journal )

"This edition has more than 24 new entries, and most of the original articles have been updated and revised, often by the original authors...This is a valuable reference tool that will be useful for general interest as well as for reports about an author. Recommended for high-school, public, and academic libraries. Libraries owning the first edition, which was published in 1982, will want this update."
-- Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin (July 1999) (Booklist )

"This remains the best scholarly bio-bibliography in its field. An excellent addition to public and academic libraries that need the added coverage."
-- Library Journal (June 15, 1999) (Library Journal )

"Because entries are entertaining and lucid, this work will appeal not only to literary scholars but also to college students and science fiction fans. It makes a good addition for academic libraries with science fiction collections or public libraries that cater to science fiction readers..."
-- CHOICE (June 1999) (Choice )

"Since [the first edition was published in 1982] the genre has experienced resurgence of both popular and academic interest, not least because it has been difficult to define...The aspect which makes this book far superior [to others listed earlier in the review] is the writing. Science Fiction Writers communicates an obvious love of the genre. The entries...display a knowledge and enthusiasm for their subjects. The essays are well written and entertaining, and include a select bibliography of works by an about the author...Science Fiction Writers is more than just a reference book...It is certainly good enough to win some converts."
--Reference and Users Services Quarterly (Winter 1999) (RUSQ )