In 1818, the publication of Frankenstein marked the birth of the science-fiction genre. Today, this genre continues to thrive as more and more authors follow in the footsteps of Mary Shelley's ground-breaking work.

The fully revised 4th edition of St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers, formerly titled wentieth-Century Science-Fiction Writers, presents more than 600 of the world's most prominent science-fiction authors. From traditional favourites such as H.G. Wells, Robert Heinlein and J.G. Ballard to those who have changed both the style and concerns of the genre like Michael Moorcock, Ursula Le Guin and Doris Lessing, this unique reference provides unparalleled analysis of science fiction's most notable authors.

The new edition of St. James Guide to Science-Fiction Writers encompasses such important writers as:

Kingsley Amis
Isaac Asimov
G.K. Chesterton
Harlan Ellison
Frank Herbert
Dean R. Koontz
Nicola Griffith
Sheri S. Tepper
and hundreds of others.