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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Elegant, enjoyable and expensive,
By Nigel Kirk (Canberra, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Strange Constellations: A History of Australian Science Fiction (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy) (Hardcover)
'Strange Constellations' is one of my best reads for a long time. I may be exhibiting a little (healthy) Aussie bias but perhaps that would make me all the more critical if the product did not stand up. The academic style is totally appropriate, elevating objectivity and providing the keen reader with an opportunity to check sources and interpretations. Given the literary achievements of the authors, I expected a good read so this technical edge is a bonus. The early focus on the romantic origins of science fiction in Australia is an eye-opener for me and I will be sure to review some classics, on the fringe of the genre, in a new light. The hard-nosed analysis of the booms and busts is, again, appropriate. In the second half, the book moves from analyses of periods to an author-by-author account. This does not seem quite as 'critical' as preceding chapters... |
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Strange Constellations: A History of Australian Science Fiction (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy) by Russell Blackford (Hardcover - May 30, 1999)
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