Overview

An in-depth history of science fiction, covering the years 1895 to 1930, from H. G. Wells and his novel The Time Machine to Thea von Harbou and Fritz Lang's Metropolis.

Content Focus

The book examines science fiction literature, art, cinema, and comics, and the impact of culture, philosophy, science, technology, and futures studies on the development of science fiction.

Additional Insights

Further, the book describes the influence of science fiction on human society and the evolution of future consciousness. Other key figures discussed include Melies, Gernsback, Burroughs, Merritt, Huxley, and Hodgson.