I highly recommend this book for SF 'fen' who want to discover (or remember) 'the way the future was'. So, I think the Amazon description is correct in saying this book can serve as a 'Cliff's Notes' for Classic SF. He also offers threads of insight into such matters as the mechanics of story-telling, the history of SF fandom and others. He tells you when a certain author leaves him cold. Jackson gives his honest opinion of these authors, works and events. Read 4 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. Perhaps the Cliffs Notes of classic science fiction, wri.

Each column runs only a few pages, yet is packed with information, insights and reminiscences. That Old Science Fiction by Sourdough Jackson That Old Science Fiction book. Heinlein biography and a tribute to Jack Williamson.

Most of his columns discuss pre-1965 topics, but he also discusses a few recent works, such as the first volume of a Robert A. Ackerman, with his infectious enthusiasm and encylopedic knowledge. Sourdough Jackson sometimes reminds me of Forrest J. I lost count of how many times these pages have revived pleasant memories for me, after 40 + years of reading the good old SF. A collection of monthly columns, this little gem covers a wide range of authors, editors and publishers and brings back loving memories on each page, for both the author and - no doubt - many of his readers. Sourdough Jackson's book has me doing just that. Roberta Scroll down to the bottom of this review page where it says 'Discuss this book' where you will find people discussing this book. In his much-anticipated new novel, Robin Sloan does for the world of food what he did for the world of books in Mr. I think the highest praise one can give to a book written about other books is that it makes you want to read (or re-read) the books and authors it discusses.

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