Viewpoints Critical by L E Modesitt Jr
This is the first story collection ever from the bestselling fantasy and science fiction writer L. E. Modesitt, Jr. He began publishing as a short story writer in the SF magazines in the 1970s, mostly in Analog. Some of the earliest stories are kernels for his early SF novels, others display the wide range of his talents and interests, from satire to military adventure.This collection includes selections of stories from his entire career, as well as three new stories that have never been published before: "Black Ordermage," set in the world of Modesitt's bestselling "Recluce" series; "Beyond the Obvious Wind," set in his "Corean Chronicles" universe; and "Always Outside the Lines," which is related to the "Ghosts of Columbia" books.
* The author's skill in portraying the humanity of characters who possess the power to destroy others with a thought adds a level of verisimilitude and immediacy rarely found in grand-scale fantasyLibrary Journal
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. was born in Denver, CO in 1943. In the years since, he has been a delivery boy; a lifeguard; an unpaid radio disc jockey; a U.S. Navy pilot; a market research analyst; a real estate agent; director of research for a political campaign; legislative assistant and staff director for a U.S. Congressman; Director of Legislation and Congressional Relations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; a consultant on environmental, regulatory, and communications issues; a college lecturer and writer in residence; and unpaid treasurer of a civic music arts association. In addition to his novels -- most notably the Recluce saga, Spellsong series and Corean Chronicles -- Mr. Modesitt has published technical studies and articles (generally with boring titles), columns, poetry, and a number of science fiction stories. He and his wife, a lyric soprano, make their home in Cedar City, UT.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780765318572 |
| ISBN 10 | 0765318571 |
| Title | Viewpoints Critical |
| Author | L E Modesitt Jr |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | St Martin's Press |
| Year published | 2008-03-18 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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