Islands in the Sky By Gary Westfahl 9781434403568 (Paperback)

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Literary studies: fiction, nov

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Wordery

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Wildside press

Islands in the Sky : 9781434403568 : 26 Jun 2009 : Pilgrim Award-winning critic Gary Westfahl here updates his classic study of the space station theme in science fiction, providing the most comprehensive examination of the topic ever written. From "The Brick Moon" (1869) to Star Trek's Deep Space 9, these literary and cinematic outposts have provided waystations for the imaginative exploration of new worlds and new civilizations. Westfahl's balanced and detailed study will be a necessary addition to modern critical collections on genre fiction. Complete with comprehensive bibliographies of primary and secondary sources, plus a detailed index.

13.99 GBP