New Maps of Hell
$22.03
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
16 July 2012
Summary
A must-read for all science fiction and fantasy fans from the irreverent Amis, new to Penguin Modern Classics
In this hilarious, inspiring and provocative series of essays, Kingsley Amis introduces every reader to the wonders and value of science fiction writing. From the extraordinary ideas but sexless science of Jules Verne to the power of H. G. Wells’s terrifying storytelling; from the brilliance of bad science fiction writing to the potency of their important ideas; from a portrai…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141198620 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0141198621 |
| Author: | Kingsley Amis |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 16 July 2012 |
| Weight: | 112g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 129mm x 10mm |
| Series: | Penguin Modern Classics |
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About The Author
Kingsley Amis
Kingsley Amis (1922-95) wrote humorous yet highly critical works examining British society, especially in the post-World War II era. Born in London, Amis explored his disillusionment in novels such as That Uncertain Feeling (1955). His other works include The Green Man (1970), Stanley and the Women (1984), and The Old Devils (1986), which won the Booker Prize. Amis also wrote poetry, criticism, and short stories.
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