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The History of Science Fiction: A Graphic Novel Adventure

English

By (author): Xavier Dollo

Illustrated by: Djibril Morissette-Phan

Journey through time and space with this graphic novel history of the science fiction genre, from Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick to Ken Liu and Ted Chiang, and beyond. Trace the progress of SF through modern times and learn why key figures and inventors like Thomas Edison have looked to science fiction to predict the future.

For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of science fiction traces its origins and, in fascinating detail, charts its history from its beginnings as a schlock genre to its respected status today. Join author/historian Xavier Dollo and artist Djibril Morissette-Phan (All-New Wolverine, X-Men: Gold, Star-Lord) in their visual journey into the expansive universe of science fiction.

Who is considered the worlds first science fiction author? How did American science fiction begin? What sci-fi novel is the alltime best-seller? What were the Pulps and how did they predict with uncanny accuracy the 21st century world around us?

The answers are here, along with detailed chapters dedicated to the founders of the genre and their modern-day successors.
 
Discover the origins of your favorite page-to-screen science fiction movies. Marvel at the behind-the-scenes stories of some of literatures most imaginative writers. Find out why science fiction so effortlessly captures our imaginations and makes us dream of new worlds.

Far more than just a list of facts, The History of Science Fiction is a roaring analytical reflection on the genre that continues to shape our world, presented in a stunning 8 x 11 hardcover sure to stand out on any bookshelf or serve as the coffee-table conversation starter for all things sci-fi! See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 907g
  • Dimensions: 198 x 267mm
  • Publication Date: 25 Nov 2021
  • Publisher: Humanoids Inc
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781643379142

About Xavier Dollo

Djibril Morissette-Phan is a Montreal comic book illustrator. He began his career in 2014 after completing his studies in cartooning. Mainly active in the American community he has notably worked on titles such as All-New Wolverine X-Men: Gold and Star-Lord at Marvel.  In 2016 he teamed up with Canadian author Jim Zub to create the Hollywood horror series Glitterbomb published by Image Comics. In 2017 while continuing his work as a designer he returned to university completing a minor in philosophy and undertaking a bachelor's degree in visual art. In 2018 he joined Tristan Roulot to complete Crypto his first project published in Europe at Le Lombard.Bookseller author editor speaker at the University of Rennes 2 on the history of imaginary literatures Xavier Dollo is a lover of books which he likes to publish (Le cycle de Lanmeur at Ad Astra Dominium Mundi at Critic) as much as reading or writing (Alone American Fays). His awards include the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire (as a publisher) the Rosny senior (for his short story Les Tiges) and the Prix Imaginales (for the collection Chuchoteurs du Dragon & Other Whispers 2019 Elenya). In recent years he has refocused his literary activity on writing in short form. Thus publishes for free on his blog (https://gehathomas.wordpress.com) series of texts entitled Apocalyptic Suites. In 2020 his space opera Under the Shadow of the Stars was released in the Hélios des Moutons Électriques collection.  

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