Science Fiction: the Evolutionary Mythology of the Future: Volume Two: the Time Machine to Metropolis

by Thomas Lombardo

Overview

An in-depth history of science fiction, covering the years 1895 to 1930, from H. G. Wells and his novel The Time Machine to Thea von Harbou and Fritz Lang's Metropolis. The book examines science fiction literature, art, cinema, and comics, and the impact of culture, philosophy, science, technology, and futures studies on the development of science fiction. Further, the book describes the influence of science fiction on human society and the evolution of future consciousness. Other key figures discussed include Méliès, Gernsback, Burroughs, Merritt, Huxley, and Hodgson.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781665533713
Publisher:	Author Solutions Inc
Publication date:	08/26/2021
Pages:	664
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.46(d)