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Lost transmissions the secret history of science fiction and fantasy Desirina Boskovich ; foreword by Jeff VanderMeer

Catalog Data

Author:
Boskovich, Desirina  Search this
Writer of foreword:
VanderMeer, Jeff  Search this
Physical description:
xi, 275 pages illustrations (chiefly color) 24 cm
Type:
Books
History
Date:
2019
Notes:
"An illustrated history of lost, overlooked, and uncompleted works of science fiction and fantasy"--Back cover
Contents:
Literature -- Film and television -- Architecture -- Art and design -- Music -- Fashion -- Fandom and pop culture
Summary:
"Science fiction and fantasy reign over popular culture now. Lost Transmissions is a rich trove of forgotten and unknown, imagined-but-never-finished, and under-appreciated-but-influential works from those imaginative genres, as well as little-known information about well-known properties. Divided into sections on Film & TV, Literature, Art, Music, Fashion, Architecture, and Pop Culture, the book examines Jules Verne's lost novel; AfroFuturism and Space Disco; E.T.'s scary beginnings; William Gibson's never-filmed Aliens sequel; Weezer's never-made space opera; and the 8,000-page metaphysical diary of Philip K. Dick. Featuring more than 150 photos, this insightful volume will become the bible of science fiction and fantasy's most interesting and least-known chapters." --Amazon.com
Topic:
Science fiction--History  Search this
Fantasy literature--History  Search this
Science fiction films--History  Search this
Science fiction films  Search this
Fantasy literature  Search this
Science fiction  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1115041