Age of Wonders: Exploring the World of Science Fiction

An insider's view of the strange and wonderful world of science fiction, by one of the most respected editors in the field

Like those other American art forms, jazz, comics, and rock 'n' roll, science fiction is the product of a rich and fascinating subculture. Age of Wonders is a fascinating tour of the origins, history, and culture of the science fiction world, written with insight and genuine affection for this wonder-filled literature, and addressed to newcomers and longtime SF readers alike.

David G. Hartwell's thoughts continue to reverberate and influence the field he helped to build, and this work will remain a core text in its history and study.