Explore time and space with this graphic novel highlighting the history of the science fiction genre, from Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick, and beyond. Follow the course of science fiction into modern times and learn why prominent figures and inventors like Thomas Edison have turned to science fiction to predict the future.

For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of science fiction traces its roots and, with impressive detail, maps its history from its ancient form as a "skolk" genre to its esteemed status today. Join author/historian Xavier Dollo and artist Djibril Morissette-Phan on this visual journey through the vast universe of science fiction.

Who is considered the world's first science fiction author? How did American science fiction begin? What is the most popular science fiction novel of all time? What were the "Pulps" and how did they eerily predict the world of the 21st century? The answers are here, along with detailed chapters dedicated to the founders of the genre and their modern successors.

Discover the roots of your favorite science fiction films that have been based on book pages. Marvel at the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most fantastic literary authors. Learn why science fiction captures effortlessly our imagination and makes us dream of new worlds. More than just a list of facts, The History of Science Fiction is an analytical reflection on the genre that continues to shape our world, presented in an impressive hardcover format of 8" x 11" that is sure to stand out on any shelf or serve as a robust conversation piece for all things sci-fi!