{"product_id":"science-fiction-from-a-to-joe-vasicek-9798231451289","title":"Science Fiction from A to Z","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA love letter to the science fiction genre by a writer, author, and fan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes science fiction more than just stories about rockets and robots? Why do we keep coming back to tales of galactic empires, cryogenic sleepers, and faster-than-light travel? And what can the history of the genre teach us about where it's headed next?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Science Fiction from A to Z, author Joe Vasicek explores the building blocks of the genre that shaped his career as both a fan and an indie writer. From \"A is for Audience\" to \"Z is for Zenith,\" each chapter dives into a key concept, trope, or movement in science fiction-covering everything from golden age classics to the modern indie publishing boom. Along the way, Vasicek reflects on his own experiences writing dozens of novels and short stories, as well as the broader cultural shifts that have shaped fandom over the past decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong reader, a new fan just discovering the genre, or a writer looking to sharpen your craft, this book will give you a deeper appreciation for the rich legacy and boundless future of science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published online for the 2013 Blogging from A to Z Challenge and updated in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Vasicek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798231451289\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Vasicek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/07\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.31d","brand":"Joe Vasicek","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48487429472511,"sku":"9798231451289","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6a4f1ddb-40b4-49f0-a2e7-23628365cfa5.jpg?v=1778060428","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/science-fiction-from-a-to-joe-vasicek-9798231451289","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}