{"product_id":"a-conversation-larger-than-the-universe-readings-in-science-fiction-and-the-fantastic-1762-2017-paperback","title":"A Conversation Larger Than the Universe: Readings in Science Fiction and the Fantastic 1762-2017 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHenry Wessells\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Crowley\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis catalogue, which accompanied an exhibition held at the Grolier Club, argues for a broad description of science fiction that encompasses fantasy and horror. Beginning with the origins of science fiction during the Gothic Period, Henry Wessells contemplates such topics as the end of the world (and after), imaginary voyages, dystopia, women authors, literary innovation, humor, the Sixties, rock and roll, cyberpunk, and steampunk, as well as current trends in science fiction and the fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Wessells \u003c\/b\u003eis an antiquarian bookseller in New York City. \u003cb\u003eJohn Crowley\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of\u003ci\u003e Little, Big\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 15, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42158135509127,"sku":"9780996135948","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b14c3efd5dd00a90a0635c986207d9e0.webp?v=1733256397","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-conversation-larger-than-the-universe-readings-in-science-fiction-and-the-fantastic-1762-2017-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}