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From Two Of The Most Acclaimed Writers In The Field Today, A Groundbreaking Look At How Sf And Fantasy WritingAnd Reading!Work.Jo Walton And Ada Palmer Are Two Of The Most Innovative And Insightful Writers To Emerge In The Sf And Fantasy Genres In This Century. As Writers Of Fiction TheyVe Each Won Multiple Awards. As Commenters On Sf And Fantasy In Print And In Visual Media, TheyVe Both Sparked New Conversations That Expanded Our Imaginations And Understanding Of How Sf And Fantasy Work, And What More It Could Be Doing.Now, In Trace Elements, Walton And Palmer Have Come Together To Write A BookLength And Supremely Entertaining Look At Modern Science Fiction And Fantasy, At How Our Genre Is Written And How It Is Read, That Will Join Nonfiction Works Like Ursula K. Le GuinS The Language Of The Night, Samuel R. DelanyS The JewelHinged Jaw, And Understanding Comics By Scott Mccloud On The Short Shelf Of Titles Essential To All Readers Of Our Genre.Subjects Covered Include The Nature Of Genre Itself, The History Of Sf Publishing, The Implicit Contract Between Author And Reader, The Ways Sf And Fantasy Disguise Themselves As One Another, What Sf&F Can Learn From Outside Influences Ranging From Shakespeare To Diderot To Anime, The Role Of Complicity In Reading, The Need To Expand Our Sphere Of Empathy, And Finally The Need For Optimism, The Importance Of Rejecting Purity Culture, And The Fact That The Human Story For Centuries To Come Will Be Composed Of Hard Work.
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I just finished reading 'Conversations on the Project of Science Fiction and Fantasy' and it blew my mind! The insights into the genres are so well articulated, making it a fantastic addition to my collection. I really appreciated how the authors dive deep into the themes and challenges of sci-fi, which makes it a great read for anyone in the genre. Totally worth it!
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Emily Chen
Not What I Expected
I was really looking forward to this book, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. Some chapters were great, but others felt a bit off-topic or too academic for my taste. I think it’s better suited for scholars rather than casual readers. Just wasn't the fun read I hoped for.
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Tariq Ahmed
Interesting but Somewhat Dense
This book has a lot of thought-provoking ideas, but I found some parts a bit dense and hard to get through. It's packed with information that can spark great discussions, which is nice. I was hoping for a more engaging read, but it’s definitely got value for anyone studying literature or writing in these genres.
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