American Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers (Collective Biographies)

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Summary: Fascinating biographies of science fiction writers.
Review: Wow. Finally, a book about science fiction that focuses on its writers, not just their works. Included here are short (about a dozen page-long) biographies of science fiction writers, including information about their lives, their works, and finally where to find more information about them. Included here are Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, Frank Herbert, and more. Some big names in science fiction seemed to have been left out, which is a shame (where is Clark?). But still, those ten biographies here are a great way to learn more about the literature of science fiction. Since the reading level is pretty easy, this is a good book for youngsters, too, who are just beginning to explore the field. I think this book will work very well for nine or ten year olds, and serve to spark their interest in science fiction, and in reading in general. A perfect Christmas gift :).