Philip Harbottle captures the Sense of Wonder of early science fiction in Britain in this marvelous volume. After World War II, prolific British writers like John Russell Fearn and E.C. Tubb burst on the scene. Other British SF writers like Arthur C. Clarke and Eric Frank Russell became international writers. Harbottle explores some of the pre-WWII writers, too. Vultures of the Void includes hundreds of covers from British SF paperbacks and magazines, most of which I’d never seen before. That, alone is worth the price of this book. But Harbottle’s enthusiasm and scope in documenting the history of British science fiction writing makes the stories he tells all the more entertaining and enlightening. I highly recommend this wonderful book!
Sounds good. I like to read books like this to get suggestions of books and authors I didn’t previously know.
You’ll generate a large list from Harbottle’s history, Jeff. And, you’ll love the old covers on the British paperbacks and magazines. Great stuff!
Looks like my kind of book! Thanks!
You’ve suggested so many books on FFB, Scott, I’m glad I could return the favor with VULTURES OF THE VOID.
This does look good, George, thanks.
You will love VULTURES OF THE VOID, Rick. Especially the cool, classic cover artwork!