C.M. Kornbluth
The Life and Works of a Science Fiction Visionary
Format:Paperback
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Published:18th Dec '09
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Cyril Kornbluth is a legendary figure in science fiction. As a teenager in the years before World War II, he wrote prolifically and brilliantly under multiple pennames. After military service he developed a voice distinctive for its commanding intelligence, passion, and wit, displaying it in a string of novels and short stories including his award-winning "The Little Black Bag." His sudden death in 1958, at the early age of 35, marked the end of an era--it was a time when his chosen literary field was contemplating its potential demise. This comprehensive biography tells the story of this remarkable writer and his works for the first time.
“a highly recommendable book that is an excellent read”—Operaphile; “This book is an important contribution to our understanding of mid-twentieth-century sf...Rich has done an admirable job researching the man’s life and times”—Science Fiction Studies; “outstanding...thoughtfully written, well-researched and fully annotated...indispensable”—Scientifiction; “a more thorough examination of Kornbluth is probably not possible”—Critical Mass.
- Short-listed for Locus Awards (Nonfiction) 2011
ISBN: 9780786443932
Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 23mm
Weight: 753g
451 pages