Mr. Jones describes the theme of The Year When Stardust Fell in this way: "It is the portrayal of the unending conflict between ignorance and superstition on one hand, and knowledge and cultural enlightenment on the other as they come into conflict with each other during an unprecedented disaster brought on by the forces of nature."
Coinciding with the surge of interest in all of science, this book will give the reader a real appreciation of the role of the scientist.
Other Winston Science Fiction Books
PLANET OF LIGHT
SON OF THE STARS
Other Published Books
THE TOYMAKER RENAISSANCE
THIS ISLAND EARTH
THE ALIEN
THE SECRET PEOPLE
The Editors
Cecile Matschat, editor of the Winston Science Fiction series, is recognized as one of this country's most skilful writers and editors. She has sixteen books to her credit, including the highly praised Suwannee River in the "Rivers of America" series. Nationally known as a lecturer, an artist of great ability, Cecile Matschat is also an expert historian. With this varied background, she is perfectly suited to select top science fiction authors and books to make this a balanced and well-rounded series.
Carl Carmer, consulting editor, holds an outstanding position in the literary world. Author of Stars Fell on Alabama, he now edits the popular "Rivers of America" series. Other of his books are Genesee Fever, For the Rights of Men, Listen for a Lonesome Drum, and Windfall Fiddle.