Sci-Fi Chronicles

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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.The book is divided into five distinct sections Early Science Fiction The Birth of a Genre, 1818 1940 including Frankenstein, Journey to the Center of the Earth, A Connecticut Yankee, The Time Machine, The Lost World, TarzanThe Golden Age 1920 1950 including Karel Capek, Metropolis, Buck Rogers, Olaf Stapledon, King Kong, Flash Gordon, Frederick Pohl, The Thing, Batman, Stan Lee, Arthur C Clarke, George OrwellThe Era of the Atom The Marvels and Perils of Science, 1950 1970 including Dan Dare, Quatermass, The Fly, The Twilight Zone, Solaris, The Jetsons, Barbarella, Dune, Soylent Green, Logan s Run, Land of the Giants, The Iron Man, A Boy and His DogDark Futures Apocalypse and the War in Space, 1970 1990 including The Stepford Wives, Moebius, Star Wars, Judge Dredd, Mork and Mindy, V, Neuromancer, Back to the Future, Red DwarfThe Adventure Continues Modern Science Fiction, 1990 Present including Jurassic Park, Men in Black, Doom, Babylon 5, Stargate, The Matrix, Halo, Jericho, The Hunger Games, Fringe, Wall E, Avatar 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. Download Sci-Fi Chronicles Author Guy Haley – kino-fada.fr Okay I will start by saying I cannot praise this book enough It is a massive resource and I will admit that I will be going back to it time and time again The basic premise is that it takes a theme or an era and discusses the major and influential science fiction milestones be their an author, book, film or in fact any type of media.I could say that for all the articles that are included I can think of manythat have been left out but I guess not only would the book be impossibly large Okay I will start by saying I cannot praise this book enough It is a massive resource and I will admit that I will be going back to it time and time again The basic premise is that it takes a theme or an era and discusses the major and influential science fiction milestones be their an author, book, film or in fact any type of media.I could say that for all the articles that are included I can think of manythat have been left out but I guess not only would the book be impossibly large it would technically never be finished That said the fact that many famous and not so famous subjects are discussed make up for it so much so that hence every time I pass it I pick it up and find something new The real beauty of this book are however the time line and related material links at the bottom of each page are illustra...This has really great production value and great writing As a reference book, it covers a lot of territory, but it comes up short when it comes to covering the work of female science fiction authors I m still boggling at the complete absence of Octavia Butler, as we...I make no bones about it I absolutely love Science Fiction Anyone who knows me may very well have heard my first inking of it, that being of my experience as a very young boy sitting far too close to the television set, enraptured as I was with the ears of a certain logic spouting Vulcan sciences officer of a certain Federation starship And I even vividly recall being stuck home from school on my very first snow day ever, sitting before the boob tube from the spell being woven by a Japanese I make no bones about it I absolutely love Science Fiction Anyone who knows me may very well have heard my first inking of it, that being of my experience as a very young boy sitting far too close to the ...Must Own This Book.nowhere near finished reading it all over though it is chronological this is an excellent resource book, not something to read straight, each entry defined, format, media, dated, subgenred, author, universe short passages, easy to read, find, wide net, g...English review a en espa olfrom James You get a college degree to become proficient in a subject The goal is to catch you up, then it is your responsibility to stay current in your field This book is a lot like that It catches you up on everything from obscure early Sci Fi books to the latest iteration of the Doctor It covers the greatest science fiction in publications, on the radio and t.v and at the movies.The articles are well written and often contain the whole arc of a given story Take the X files, for examp from James You get a college degree to become proficient in a subject The goal is to catch you up, then it is your responsibility to stay current in your field This book is a lot like that It catches you up on everything from obscure early Sci Fi books to the latest iteration of the Doctor It covers the greatest science fiction in publications, on the radio and t.v and at the movies.The articles are well written and often contain the whole arc of a given story Take the X files, for example You get the early history of the t.v show, from the casting to the ratings, all the way through the latest new movie rumors Along the way, the conspiracies are rehashed and the importance of the show is outlined.In other cases, there are multiple entries Take Star Trek The first article...Holy moly, this is one amazing book If you like sci fi in any form books, movies, tv shows and or comics then this handy visual history will keep you occupied for hours on end There are hundreds of entries, photographs, and timelines for all your favorite science fiction universes and creators, from Star Wars, Spider Man, Dr Who, Neuromancer and Akira to Philip K Dick, Gene Roddenberry, Ursula K Le Guin, Steven Spielberg, and Joss Whedon You re going to need the entire three week...Absolutely loved reading and leafing thru this book Anyone who loves Scifi will totally dig this book The layout and referencing is comprehensive and authoritative including authors, magazines movies, TV, ...Decent, though by no means definitive, reference trip through the history of SF Most entries are 1 2 pages, so just a bare overview, and though the book is certainly colorful, the book cover and movie poster i...

Sci-Fi Chronicles
  • 02 June 2017
  • Paperback
  • 576 pages
  • 1770852646
  • Guy Haley
  • Sci-Fi Chronicles