Lost Transmissions: The Secret History of Science Fiction and Fantasy by Desirina Boskovich

Lost Transmissions: The Secret History of Science Fiction is an illustrated account of forgotten, unfinished, and underappreciated works in science fiction and fantasy. Desirina Boskovich looks beyond the genres’ best-known films and books to explore influential projects that were lost, overlooked, or never completed, along with lesser-known stories behind familiar properties.

Sections cover film and television, literature, art, music, fashion, architecture, and pop culture. Subjects include Jules Verne’s lost novel, Afrofuturism and space disco, the early conception of E.T., William Gibson’s unfilmed Aliens sequel, Weezer’s unrealized space opera, and Philip K. Dick’s 8,000-page metaphysical diary.

BY: Desirina Boskovich

FOREWORD: Jeff VanderMeer

PUBLISHER: Abrams

“A fascinating enrichment of the history of sf and fantasy.” —Booklist