Science Fiction Quotations: From the Inner Mind to the Outer Limits (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780300108002)

Thousands of memorable quotations from the best science fiction works of all time

In this unprecedented collection of science fiction and fantasy quotations, the reader revisits the stunning moment when Mary Shelley's Frankenstein monster first comes to life; witnesses the transformation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde; is present when Bruce Wayne resolves to become Batman; and overhears the cosmic conclusions of The Incredible Shrinking Man. Drawing upon two centuries of the vast and provocative literature of science fiction and fantasy, this comprehensive book presents more than 2,900 quotations from wide-ranging sources, including science fiction and fantasy stories, novels, films, and television programs.

The quotations are organized by topic--alien worlds; darkness and light; robots, androids, and cyborgs; machines and technology; weapons; and more than one hundred others. The reader will encounter the wit and wisdom of renowned authors (H. G. Wells, Ray Bradbury, J. R. R. Tolkien, Ursula K. Le Guin) along with definitive versions of such important statements as Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics and Star Trek's Prime Directive.

With its thorough index, this book is both an invaluable resource for the writer or scholar and an irresistible page-turner for the curious browser.

Author: Gary Westfahl
ISBN-10: 0300108001
ISBN-13: 9780300108002
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2005
Pages: 488
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.18w x 1.32d
Award: Hugo Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/2006 pg. 134
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 481
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2006 pg. 1 - Recommended/Special Interest
Choice 02/01/2006 pg. 988