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The Perversity of Things: Hugo Gernsback on Media, Tinkering, and Scientifiction (Electronic Mediations)

The Perversity of Things: Hugo Gernsback on Media, Tinkering, and Scientifiction (Electronic Mediations)

EssaysHistory
Pages
444
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection explores the foundational writings of Hugo Gernsback, a pioneer in science fiction and an early visionary in media studies. It gathers his essays, blueprints, and short fiction, many out of print for decades, to reveal how he anticipated the cultural impact of emerging media. The book traces Gernsback's journey from an electrical supply shop owner to the founder of Amazing Stories, showcasing his influence on both a literary genre and the understanding of technology's future.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualThought-Provoking

Genres

Essays History Science Fiction Technology

About the author

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Hugo Gernsback

Hugo Gernsback helped define science fiction, a genre he called "scientifiction." He founded the influential Amazing Stories magazine and authored works like the novel Ralph 124c 41+. His collected writings, such as The Perversity of Things, offer insights into media and technology.