by:
Herald, Diana Tixier
Kunzel, Bonnie

Publisher:
Libraries Unlimited
Published:June 6, 2002
ISBN:1563088932
Format:Hardcover
Pages:298

Description: From School Library Journal
The purpose of this volume is to serve as both a readers' advisory tool and as a guide for collection development. It lists approximately 900 mainly adult titles currently in print or likely to be found in library collections, and is organized by subgenres such as action/adventure, high tech, and short stories. There are brief sections of books written for young adults and for children. The selections range from Frankenstein to works published in 2002. Novelizations of short stories are noted, and original magazine publications and stories based on computer games are included. The concise annotations give clear descriptions of the plots and the conversational tone will appeal to young adults as well as to librarians. Prequels/sequels and author Web sites are indicated within the annotations. The last chapter lists resources for librarians and teachers. Author/title, subject, and character indexes add to the volume's usefulness. Similar in scope to What Fantastic Fiction Do I Read Next? (UXL, 1999), Strictly Science Fiction is more narrowly focused and more conducive to use for collection development.
Michele Capozzella, Chappaqua Public Library, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description:
This versatile new title will make it easy to explore the science fiction genre and find exactly what you are looking for. There is something for everyone-from true classics, space opera, aliens, and robots, to cutting-edge, high-tech material. Titles are grouped thematically and accompanied by descriptive and thorough annotations. An invaluable guide-for your collection and as a readers' advisory tool. This is a must for both library professionals and SciFi fans of all ages.