Fluent in Fantasy: A Guide to Reading Interests - Couverture rigide

Herald, Diana Tixier

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1563086557 ISBN 13 : 9781563086557

Editeur : Libraries Unlimited Inc, 1999

Synopsis

The rich and complex genre of fantasy fiction appeals to readers of all ages. Designed for readers' advisors and collection development specialists in public, school, and college libraries, this in-depth guide expands upon the material on fantasy fiction offered in Genreflecting. Herald offers a historical and structural overview of the genre, describes 15 subgenres and a score of variations within them, and lists the best and most current reads available in the fantasy arena. Descriptive entries contain information about pertinent review resources, bibliographies, criticism, awards, and organizations. An author/title and subject index help provide easy access to specific titles and authors and an appendix lists recommended fantasy titles for young adults. A must for readers' advisors and collection development specialists, this book will also be valuable to writers, researchers, bookstore owners, and dedicated fans of fantasy fiction.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Diana Tixier Herald, a former readers' advisory librarian, is program and outreach manager at Delta County Libraries, Delta, CO, and an author, readers' advisory consultant, workshop presenter, and speaker.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Libraries Unlimited Inc
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1563086557
• ISBN 13: 9781563086557
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 260
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: WordUnited GmbH; distribution@wordunited.com; ; Theodorstrasse 105; DUSSELDORF; 40472; Allemagne