GREENBERG, Martin H. (Editor) - Fantastic Lives - (Excellent Hardcover in Wrapper)

Subtitled "Autobiographical Essays by Notable Science Fiction Writers (ALTERNATIVES)" - Book in great condition - Very scarce - I can only trace 4 worldwide (at massive prices like $50) - 215 pages.   >>>    Personal, often controversial, glimpses of the real world of sci­ence fiction by some of its most prominent citizens.   -    The book presents a rare opportunity for the reader of sci­ence fiction to share in the creative process with nine highly original and creative writers: Philip José Farmer emphasizes his tripartite nature to bring us to the realization that The human species is a web of flesh spun by some vast spider. The shaking of the web in a distant time and a distant place trembles us; Harlan Ellison writes on perhaps his most controversial story, I Have no Mouth, and I Must Scream; R. A. Lafferty provides his unique version of the history and meaning of modern science fiction; Katharine MacLean takes us on a wondrous tour of her early life, sharing the impact of science fiction on the mind of a young girl; Barry N. Malzberg combines previously published writings and original material in a piquant discussion of his career; Mack Reynolds discusses his work, his social and politi­cal philosophy, and growing up as the son of radical parents; Norman Spinrad describes how commercial factors impinge upon publication decisions and his own experiences in the mar­ketplace; Margaret St. Clair relates her career in science fiction and her mixed feelings about science fiction and its place in American society; A. E. van Vogt extends a look at the ideas that have fascinated him, obsessed him, and for many years pre­vented him from writing science fiction.   -    All of these authors have been on the cutting edge of change in the field, and each of them has sought to move science fiction beyond its pulp origins.   (Goodreads)   * Science Fiction *