American Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers (Collective Biographies) (Library Binding)

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This entry in the Collective Biographies series contains profiles of 10 noted genre writers: Heinlein, Asimov, Pohl, Bradbury, Herbert, Anderson, Norton, L'Engle, Le Guin, and Butler. Each 10-page chapter traces a writer's life, briefly describes particular books, tells what awards have been won, and provides black-and-white photos of the subject. Though somewhat pedestrian in style, the brief biographies offer grist for report writers and can serve as an introduction to some of the greats in the field. Chapter notes; further reading; Internet addresses; bibliography. Sally Estes

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers; Library ed edition (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766010902
• ISBN-13: 978-0766010901
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,256,647 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating biographies of science fiction writers., June 2, 2000

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Wow. Finally, a book about science fiction that focuses on its writers, not just their works. Included here are short (about a dozen page-long) biographies of science fiction writers, including information about their lives, their works, and finally where to find more information about them. Included here are Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Frank Herbert, and more. Some big names in science fiction seemed to have been left out, which is a shame (where is Clark?). But still, those ten biographies here are a great way to learn more about the literature of science fiction. Since the reading level is pretty easy, this is a good book for youngsters, too, who are just beginning to explore the field. I think this book will work very well for nine or ten year olds, and serve to spark their interest in science fiction, and in reading in general. A perfect Christmas gift :).