Islands in the Sky: The Space Station Theme in Science Fiction Literature [Second Edition] (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781434403568)

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.

Author: Gary Westfahl
ISBN-10: 1434403564
ISBN-13: 9781434403568
Publisher: Borgo Press
Language: English
Published: 06/26/2009
Pages: 266
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d