--- product_id: 5037596 title: "Science Fiction: A Very Short Introduction" price: "₹ 2360" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/5037596-science-fiction-a-very-short-introduction store_origin: IN region: India --- # Science Fiction: A Very Short Introduction **Price:** ₹ 2360 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Science Fiction: A Very Short Introduction - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 2360 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/5037596-science-fiction-a-very-short-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Frankenstein, The Time Machine, Star Trek, Dune, 1984, Blade Runner --science fiction has been explained as a combination of romance, science, and prophecy; as a genre based on an imagined alternative to the reader's environment; and as a form of fantastic fiction and historical literature. It has also been argued that science fiction narratives are the most engaged, socially relevant, and responsive to the modern technological environment. In this Very Short Introduction, David Seed doesn't offer a history of science fiction, but instead attempts to tie examples of science fiction to different historical moments, in order to demonstrate how science fiction has evolved over time, especially the emergence of science fiction as a popular genre in the 20th century. Seed looks not only at literature, but also at drama and poetry, as well as film. Examining recurrent themes in science fiction, he looks at voyages into space, the concept of the alien and alternative social identities, the role of technology in science fiction, and its relation to time--in the past, present, and future. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam. Review: The other reviewers are right-this is excellent - This is an excellent overview and introduction to print and film science fiction. The emphasis is on Anglo-American science fiction but also considers widely translated authors such as Stanislaw Lem and Jules Verne. The author shows that ideas, plots, and themes of science fiction go much further back in history than most people think. The author also considers a wider range of books from the past that would be considered as science fiction if they were written today such as _The Purple Cloud_. Toward the end of the book there is a discussion of black and women science fiction writers who generally are not well covered in traditional discussions of science fiction. The book also discusses the peculiar sub-culture of science fiction fandom with it's clubs, magazines, and conventions. Review: Brief survey - Well organised, terse overview of English Sci-fi seminal works and their study in Academia, but given its intentional brevity, it lacks the detail of more in-depth studies and leaves readers wanting more. This isn't a bad thing, if you are just wanting to get a general understanding of the genre. The Cambridge companion to Science Fiction is a good further read and covers many more topics/themes in more depth. Vivian Sobchak' screening science fiction is another good place to follow up on the American Sci-fi film. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,515,276 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #81 in Science Fiction History & Criticism #104 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Criticism (Books) #981 in Hard Science Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 91 Reviews | ## Images ![Science Fiction: A Very Short Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WFgycZt8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The other reviewers are right-this is excellent *by J***N on November 16, 2011* This is an excellent overview and introduction to print and film science fiction. The emphasis is on Anglo-American science fiction but also considers widely translated authors such as Stanislaw Lem and Jules Verne. The author shows that ideas, plots, and themes of science fiction go much further back in history than most people think. The author also considers a wider range of books from the past that would be considered as science fiction if they were written today such as _The Purple Cloud_. Toward the end of the book there is a discussion of black and women science fiction writers who generally are not well covered in traditional discussions of science fiction. The book also discusses the peculiar sub-culture of science fiction fandom with it's clubs, magazines, and conventions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brief survey *by K***R on August 11, 2013* Well organised, terse overview of English Sci-fi seminal works and their study in Academia, but given its intentional brevity, it lacks the detail of more in-depth studies and leaves readers wanting more. This isn't a bad thing, if you are just wanting to get a general understanding of the genre. The Cambridge companion to Science Fiction is a good further read and covers many more topics/themes in more depth. Vivian Sobchak' screening science fiction is another good place to follow up on the American Sci-fi film. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal teaching and learning volume *by V***O on December 20, 2012* As a fan and teacher of Science Fiction, this is the best book to introduce my students to the field of SF. David Seed is an informative and clear writer who effortlessly gives the reader a wealth of knowledge without being boring. In less than 150 pages, Seed's A Very Short Introduction does what it is meant to do and more. It allows my students, many of whom are SF fans, to realize that they do not know as much as they thought they did. For those new to SF, Seed's knowledge, easy writing style and references to further reading and viewing convince the novices that this is a field worth exploring. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/5037596-science-fiction-a-very-short-introduction](https://www.desertcart.in/products/5037596-science-fiction-a-very-short-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*