The Road to Science Fiction is a series of science fiction anthologies edited by American science fiction author, scholar and editor James Gunn. Composed as a textbook set to teach the evolution of science fiction literature, the series is now available as mass market publications.
The six-volume set collects many of the most influential works of the genre. It was published originally by Signet and then by White Wolf Games Studio. Volumes 1 through 4 are currently being reprinted in paperback format by the company Scarecrow Press.
Read more about The Road To Science Fiction: Volume 1: From Gilgamesh To Wells, Volume 2: From Wells To Heinlein, Volume 3: From Heinlein To Here, Volume 4: From Here To Forever, Volume 5: The British Way, Volume 6: Around The World
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