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Sci-Fi Chronicles : : a Visual History of the Galaxy's Greatest Science Fiction

Haley, Guy/ Baxter, Stephen (COR) Book - 2014 Adult Book / Nonfiction / Performing Arts / Film & TV / Haley, Guy 1 On Shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4.6 out of 5

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Includes index.
1818-1925. Early science fiction : the birth of a genre -- 1920-50. The days of pulp : the 'golden age' of science fiction -- 1950-70. The era of the atom : the marvels and perils of science -- 1970-90. Dark futures : apocalypses and the war in space -- 1990-present. The adventure continues : modern science fiction -- Famous space ships -- The science fiction chronology -- Genre definitions.
This book is the definitive encyclopedia for the science fiction fanatic. From Barbarella to Blade Runner, from Solaris to Star Wars, and from 1984 to 2001, Sci-Fi Chronicles seeks out 200 of the greatest galactic creations. Presented in an arresting blend of incisive text, infographic timelines, and stunning photographs, each chronologically arranged entry features an entertaining overview written by a science fiction expert, plus: The lifespan of sci-fi creations, for example, from book to movie to television series; Other key media, such as comics, graphic novels, video games, manga, where appropriate; Film and television stills, book and comic covers, and other archive material. Larger franchises -- such as Doctor Who and The War of the Worlds -- feature lavish spreads of photographs illustrating how they have evolved from black-and-white beginnings to big-budget blockbusters. Seminal sagas like Star Wars and Star Trek enjoy not only a "real world" timeline of films and TV broadcasts, but also a fascinating spread detailing their role in the series' fictional universe. Sci-Fi Chronicles is a truly international guide, with entries focusing on everything from Hollywood blockbusters to Russian cult classics, and from European literature to Australian franchises. It is perfect for dipping into, while its memory-jogging mentions and illustrations make it impossible to put down. It will delight long-standing sci-fi aficionados, yet with a scope that extends from vintage volumes to amazing anime, Sci-Fi Chronicles will also entrance a younger generation. - Publisher.

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Excellent submitted by svintech on July 10, 2017, 7:58pm An excellent, all-encompassing history of science fiction. Covers movies, fiction, culture and graphic novels. Definitely great for anyone interested in history, science fiction, or doing a project in any of these areas.

Sci-Fi Chronicles submitted by avrogers1 on July 6, 2018, 1:29pm This is a really neat book! It's full of really neat photos and information from all of the Sci-Fi pop culture. I would recommend it to any Sci-Fi fan!
I really enjoyed it.

okay submitted by hemanth on August 19, 2019, 6:30pm An excellent, all-encompassing history of science fiction. Covers movies, fiction, culture and graphic novels. Definitely great for anyone interested in history, science fiction, or doing a project in any of

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PUBLISHED
Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, 2014.
Year Published: 2014
Description: 576 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781770852648
1770852646

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Haley, Guy, 1973-

SUBJECTS
Science fiction films -- History.