Billee J. Stallings

Murray Leinster: The Life and Works

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ISBN 13:
9780786465040
author:
Billee J. Stallings
format:
Paperback
publisher:
McFarland
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
219
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15 x 1.5 cm
Genre:
Literature
Condition:
New
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Description

Murray Leinster: A Life and Works is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prolific American science fiction writers of the 20th century. Written by his daughters, this book provides an in-depth look at Murray Leinster's life and literary career, spanning over fifty years and including more than 1,500 short stories and 100 books. The biography covers Leinster's early writings for pulp magazines such as Argosy, Amazing Stories, and Astounding Stories, through the golden age of science fiction in the 1930s to the 1950s. The book also includes appendices featuring some of Leinster's most famous works, including "A Logic Named Joe" and "To Build a Robot Brain". This biography offers a unique insight into the life and work of Murray Leinster, providing valuable information for fans of science fiction and those interested in literary history.

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