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Age of Wonders: Exploring the World of Science Fiction
by David G. Hartwell"A landmark work. Daring, imaginative, witty-- it is the best commentary on the field yet written." --Roger Zelazny creator of the Amber series An insider's view of the strange and wonderful world of science fiction, by one of the most respected editors in the field Like those other American-art forms, jazz, comics, and rock 'n' roll, science fiction is the product of a rich and fascinating subculture. Age of Wonders is a fascinating tour of the origins, history, and culture of the science fiction world, written with insight and genuine affection for this wonder-filled literature, and addressed to newcomers and long time SF readers alike. "Should appeal to both longtime readers and people who have never understood science fiction's appeal .... Anyone who wants to know what SF is about must read this book."
Five Books of the Lives, Heroic Deeds and Sayings of Gargantua and His Son Pantagruel
by Francis Rabelais Sir Thomas Urquhart Of Cromarty Peter Antony MotteuxThe Brown Fairy Book
by Andrew LangClassic collection of 32 less familiar folk tales narrated in clear, lively prose. Different enough to capture all imaginations, the tales are drawn from many different cultures: the American Indians, Australian Bushmen, African Kaffirs, and from Persia, Lapland, Brazil, and India.