Journey through time and space with this graphic novel history of
the science fiction genre, from Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and
Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick to Ken Liu and
Ted Chiang, and beyond. Trace the progress of SF through modern
times and learn why key figures and inventors like Thomas Edison
have looked to science fiction to predict the future.
For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of
science fiction traces its origins and, in fascinating detail, charts
its history from its beginnings as a "schlock" genre to its respected
status today. Join author/historian Xavier Dollo and artist Djibril
Morissette-Phan (All-New Wolverine, X-Men: Gold, Star-Lord) in their
visual journey into the expansive universe of science fiction.
Who is considered the world's first science fiction author? How did
American science fiction begin? What sci-fi novel is the alltime
best-seller? What were the "Pulps" and how did they predict with uncanny
accuracy the 21st century world around us?
The answers are here, along with detailed chapters dedicated to the
founders of the genre and their modern-day successors.
Discover the origins of your favorite page-to-screen science fiction
movies. Marvel at the behind-the-scenes stories of some of literature's
most imaginative writers. Find out why science fiction so effortlessly
captures our imaginations and makes us dream of new worlds.
Far more than just a list of facts, The History of Science Fiction is
a roaring analytical reflection on the genre that continues to shape our
world, presented in a stunning 8" x 11" hardcover sure to stand out on
any bookshelf or serve as the coffee-table conversation starter for all
things sci-fi!
