Billee J. Stallings
Murray Leinster: The Life and Works
- 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
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
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.