- 432 Pages
- Published by Limelight Editions
- Softcover
Product Description
This compendium is heavily illustrated with film stills covering the landmarks of the science fiction film oeuvre and includes essays, reviews and interviews with some of the leading names in our cultural consortium, among them, Joseph Campbell, Steven Speilberg, Susan Sontag, H.G. Wells, Robin Wood, Philip K. Dick, George F. Will, and Pauline Kael. Ranging from 1907 to 2004, half the essays are new, and many of the older pieces have been reprinted only once sinc… More >>
The Science Fiction Film Reader
#1 by Midwest Book Review on April 11, 2010 - 1:58 pm
The Science Fiction Film Reader is an impressively informative anthology of brief essays from diverse notable figures including Arthur C. Clarke, Anthony Burgess, Joseph Campbell, and much more, all concerning the philosophy, impact, cultural merit, or parallels with reality in a wide variety of popular science fiction movies. An informational treasure trove for science fiction movie buffs, The Science Fiction Film Reader is a fascinating compilation of insight into favorite mind-expanding popular films, and a highly entertaining way to learn a little more about the philosophies, psychological underpinnings and far-reaching effects of favorite films.
Rating: 5 / 5