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Modern Masters of Science Fiction
Frederik Pohl
One of science fiction's undisputed grandmasters, Frederik Pohl built an astonishing career that spanned more than seven decades. Along the way he won millions of readers and seemingly as many awards while producing novels, short stories, and essays that left a profound mark on the genre. In this first-of-its-kind study, Michael R. Page traces Pohl's journey as an author but also uncovers his role as a transformative figure who shaped the genre as a literary agent, book editor, and in Gardner Dozois' words, "quite probably the best SF magazine editor who ever lived."
264 pages, Hardcover
First published September 30, 2015
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August 15, 2016
Thorough and well written history of the mind boggling 70+ year career of Frederik Pohl. Nowhere near as well known especially outside the work of science fiction as the big three (Asimov, Clarke and Heinlein) but arguably more broadly influential, Pohl's career included success as an editor, agent and author. Page does an admirable job summing up his individual work in all three areas as well as providing insight into his impact on the field as a whole. Great to see Pohl get his due.
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