"A reliable guide to what science fiction is" Christopher Priest, award-winning science fiction author "A really good introduction to the genre" SFX Magazine "Perceptive and glorious" Ian Watson, author of the screenplay for Steve Spielberg's A.I. Want to become a science fiction buff? Want to expand your reading in your favourite genre? This is a good place to start! From the publishers of the popular Good Reading Guide comes a rich selection of some of the finest SF novels ever published. With 100 of the best titles fully reviewed and a further 500 recommended, you'll quickly become an expert in the world of science fiction. The book is arranged by author and includes some thematic entries and special categories such as SF film adaptations, SF in rock music and Philip K. Dick in the mass media . It also includes a history of SF and a new definition of the genre, plus lists of award winners and book club recommendations. Foreword by Christopher Priest, the multiple award-winning SF author.
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"This neatly designed, pocket sized volume... really is a good introduction to the genre." SFX Magazine (January 2007)
From the Author
Because of our extensive experience as Booksellers and
bibliophiles, Nick Rennison and
I have encountered thousands of readers and enjoyed numerous books in all
genres over
the decades. Consequently we utilised our long familiarity with the culture
of reading to
help us reach decisions on which books to include in 100 Must-Read Science
Fiction Novels.
bibliophiles, Nick Rennison and
I have encountered thousands of readers and enjoyed numerous books in all
genres over
the decades. Consequently we utilised our long familiarity with the culture
of reading to
help us reach decisions on which books to include in 100 Must-Read Science
Fiction Novels.
Our book is not intended to be a `Best of' as we decided it would be
impossible to
produce a definitive list of the greatest SF novels while limiting
ourselves to only 100
titles without making unacceptably subjective choices. Given the fecundity
of the genre
in the last century alone, too many major books would have to be excluded
for lack of
space. We therefore decided that our title should steer us: we have
selected instead 100
books that we feel one should read to gain an overview of SF writing in
general.
More information about the book can be found at my website
stepheneandrews.info
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or anyone developing an interest in the field.
Extensive, well researched and with the right amount of leftfield entries not to patronise anyone who already classes as an SF expert while simultaneously being accessible enough to encourage anyone with an interest in reading more widely than the bestsellers in the genre.
Superbly put together by people who cleary know and love their stuff - the passion comes through and really makes you want to go and raid the library or bookshop.
I'm going to be busy for years!
Extensive, well researched and with the right amount of leftfield entries not to patronise anyone who already classes as an SF expert while simultaneously being accessible enough to encourage anyone with an interest in reading more widely than the bestsellers in the genre.
Superbly put together by people who cleary know and love their stuff - the passion comes through and really makes you want to go and raid the library or bookshop.
I'm going to be busy for years!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By R. F. Stevens
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As a dyed-in-the-wool hard-core SF enthusiast I treated this Christmas gift with suspicion and skepticism. How could 100 books be squeezed into this little volume?
Well of course they cannot, but we are given 100 introductions, synopses, teasers, tasters, and I found myself warming to it because several books I had passed by in the bookshop were revealed to be slightly more tempting, and the words about the books I already owned and loved agreed with my own feelings. The sets of lists of other titles to consider are brief but very useful, and well worth browsing.
It also gave me enough info to decide to avoid a few I might have bought by mmistake.
So if you wish to run the risk of buying a hundred books (or more) that you had not previously considered then buy this one first. It will inform your choice.
For an alternative approach to lists of SF you might also consider the 1984 Complete Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy Lists by Jakubowski and Edwards, less info, but many, many more top titles of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Well of course they cannot, but we are given 100 introductions, synopses, teasers, tasters, and I found myself warming to it because several books I had passed by in the bookshop were revealed to be slightly more tempting, and the words about the books I already owned and loved agreed with my own feelings. The sets of lists of other titles to consider are brief but very useful, and well worth browsing.
It also gave me enough info to decide to avoid a few I might have bought by mmistake.
So if you wish to run the risk of buying a hundred books (or more) that you had not previously considered then buy this one first. It will inform your choice.
For an alternative approach to lists of SF you might also consider the 1984 Complete Book of Science Fiction and Fantasy Lists by Jakubowski and Edwards, less info, but many, many more top titles of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book. I've read 28 of the titles covered and was delighted to find that there is so much more out there to be discovered.
I don't normally like 'list' books, but this is book is more of a map than a menu - there's literally a lifetime's worth of material covered when you include all the 'Read-On' material.
Great value, too.
I don't normally like 'list' books, but this is book is more of a map than a menu - there's literally a lifetime's worth of material covered when you include all the 'Read-On' material.
Great value, too.
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This book is like having a super enthusiastic sci-fi loving friend sit down and recommend FANTASTIC novels to you. Read more
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Why so small? A booklet rather than a book
I cant understand books like this that put some arbitrary limit to their extent - except of course it cuts down on their work. Read more
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Physically the book is underwhelming being quite small. After a short intro from Christopher Priest there is longer intro by the authors who tell us their intentions. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by R. J. Hole
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Packed with great content
Having read both the book and S.Gunduz's review I have to disagree with his/her conclusions. The book is indeed populist as it sets out to be a good basic SF reference with... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2007 by DUNCAN
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so little time..
This book is a huge help to SF novice readers who are otherwise well read. Mr Andrews' introduction is wise and whip smart and links the reviewed books to their historical and... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2007 by Rachel Owen
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Terrific guide for the beginner
Few in the UK know more about classic sci-fi literature than Steve Andrews, and few know more about literature in general than Nick Rennison. Read more
Published on 3 May 2007 by M. Denton
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A must-read in itself
This is great book. And such a joy to flick through. It somehow manages to give brilliant reviews of the 100 novels you should read to give yourself a decent grounding in the world... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2006 by Sam Miller
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