Dragonwriter : a tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern
2013
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Place reservation for Dragonwriter : a tribute to Anne McCaffrey and PernEdited by her son, this stunning tribute collects Anne McCaffrey's friends, fans, and professional admirers to remember and celebrate the works of the pioneering science fiction author, from the way her love of music and horses influenced her work to her redefinition of the SF genre. When Anne McCaffrey passed in November 2011, it was not only those closest to her who mourned her death, legions of readers also felt the loss deeply. The pioneering science fiction author behind the Dragonriders of Pern( series crafted intricate stories, enthralling worlds, and strong heroines that profoundly impacted the science fiction community and genre. In Dragonwriter , Anne's son and Pern writer Todd McCaffrey collects memories and stories about the beloved author, along with insights into her writing and legacy, from those who knew her best. Nebula Award winner Elizabeth Moon relates the lessons she learned from Pern's Lessa (and from Lessa's creator), Hugo Award winner David Brin recalls Anne's steadfast belief that the world to come will be better than the one before, legendary SFF artist Michael Whelan shares (and tells stories about) never-before-published Pern sketches from his archives, and more. Join Anne's co-writers, fellow science fiction authors, family, and friends in remembering her life, and exploring how her mind and pen shaped not only the Weyrs of Pern, but also the literary landscape as we know it. Contributors include: Angelina Adams David Brin David Gerrold John Goodwin Janis Ian Alec Johnson Georgeanne Kennedy Mercedes Lackey Sharon Lee and Steve Miller Lois McMaster Bujold Elizabeth Moon Charlotte Moore Robert Neilson Jody Lynn Nye and Bill Fawcett Robin Roberts Elizabeth Ann Scarborough Wen Spencer Michael Whelan Richard J. Woods Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Dragonwriter : a tribute to Anne McCaffrey and Pern / edited by Todd McCaffrey, with Leah Wilson.
McCaffrey, Todd, 1956-, editor of compilationWilson, Leah, editor of compilationMcCaffrey, Anne, honouree
Dallas, Texas : Smart Pop, an imprint of BenBella Books, Inc., [2013]
275 pages ; 21 cm
9781937856830 (pbk)9781937856847 (electronic)
813.54FAN
PS3563.A255
English
McCaffrey, Anne -- AppreciationMcCaffrey, Anne -- InfluenceScience fiction, American -- History and criticismAmerican fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticismWomen and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th centuryFICTION / Fantasy / GeneralFICTION / Science Fiction / GeneralLITERARY CRITICISM / Science Fiction & FantasyLITERARY COLLECTIONS / EssaysScience fictionScience fictionLiterary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writersFantasy
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