Star Maker: A Science Fiction, Post-1930 Classic By Olaf Stapledon! AAA+++

by Olaf Stapledon, BDP (Editor)

Overview

At a moment when Europe is in danger of a catastrophe worse than that of 1914 a book like this may be condemned as a distraction from the desperately urgent defence of civilization against modern barbarism.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014321570
Publisher:	BDP
Publication date:	03/13/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	772,295
File size:	237 KB

About the Author

William Olaf Stapledon (1886¿1950) was an English novelist and philosopher whose "histories of the future" are a major influence on contemporary science fiction. He received a Ph.D. in philosophy and psychology. In 1929, he published A Modern Theory of Ethics and seemed destined for an academic career. However, after the success of his novel Last and First Men, he turned to fiction. His popular books include The Last Men in London, Odd John, Philosophy and Living, Star Maker, and Sirius.