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Jules Verne
Draws on unpublished correspondence between the renowned science fiction author and various friends and family members, and recreates Verne's life from his youth in Nantes to his self-imposed exile outside …
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
A biography of the writer who created Tarzan and was an innovator of American science fiction.
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H.G. Wells
This biography focuses on the literary figure's enormously active public career and his intellectual and creative achievements, reveals how this classic womanizer remained consistently attractive to feminists, and examines his …
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Martians and Misplaced Clues
Brown (1906-1972) was a popular and respected author of more than 20 mysteries and science fiction novels (The Fabulous Clipjoint, won the 1948 Edgar Award for best mystery novel). This …
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Teller of Tales
Winner of the 1999 Edgar Award for Best Biographical Work, this biography looks beyond Sherlock Holmes to examine Arthur Conan Doyle, the fascinating, complex man who became an outspoken crusader …
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Master of Adventure
So, just how was Tarzan created? Eager to know the inside story about the legendary John Carter and the amazing cities and peoples of Barsoom? Perhaps your taste is more …
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Dark Valley Destiny
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H.P. Lovecraft
The author "has gone back to primary sources to set the record straight" on "the leading American writer of horror fiction in this century."--Cover.
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Lovecraft
In this biography, Lovecraft's literary career, his marriage, and his life long habits became keys to his role as creator of American science fiction and horror stories.
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Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov dominated science fiction for over half a century. He wrote over 400 books during the course of his career and was honored with every prize and award the …
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Better to Have Loved
Judith Merril was a pioneer of twentieth-century science fiction, a prolific author, and editor. She was also a passionate social and political activist. In fact, her life was a constant …
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Divine Invasions
An official portrait of the influential novelist's life and career explores how Dick's writings expanded the scope of the science fiction genre, served as the inspirations for blockbuster movies, and …
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The Bradbury Chronicles
A study of the life and work of noted American science fiction author Ray Bradbury.
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One who Walked Alone
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Long Memories
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L. Frank Baum
Since it was first introduced over a hundred years ago in the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , L. Frank Baum's world of Oz has become one of the …
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Cave of a Thousand Tales
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Into the Unknown
The first full biography of Nigel Kneale, creator of legendary British sci-fi series Quatermass. Kneale's work has continued to influence not only the sci-fi genre but the film and television …
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Imprisoned in a Tesseract
Om den amerikanske science fiction-forfatter
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Dreamer of Dune
A biography of the science fiction writer, presented by his son, describes Herbert's childhood in Tacoma, Washington, his early years as a reporter and editor, his military service, and his …
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James Tiptree, Jr.
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