James Tiptree, Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon — Kindle Edition
Kindle Edition: James Tiptree, Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon is Julie Phillips’s biography of the writer behind the James Tiptree, Jr. identity. It traces Sheldon’s changing careers and examines the revelation that reshaped assumptions about gender and science-fiction authorship.
At a glance
- Follows Alice B. Sheldon’s life and her emergence as science-fiction author James Tiptree, Jr.
- The description presents her varied work as an artist, CIA agent, psychologist, and writer.
- Kindle listing specifies screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers both Sheldon’s personal and professional life, with the listing describing research based on access to her papers.
- At 694 pages, the edition offers room for a detailed biographical account.
- Kindle accessibility and reading features include screen-reader support and Word Wise.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 6, 2015 |
| Edition | First |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 694 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1466889118 |
| File size | 3.0 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Alice B. Sheldon, James Tiptree, Jr., and the history of science fiction.
- Readers seeking a substantial biography focused on a writer’s life, work, and identity.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a short introduction or a collection of Tiptree’s fiction.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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17% 17% - 3 stars
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Customer feedback describes the biography as informative, eye-opening, and well-researched, with positive comments on its writing and the way it places Sheldon’s life in context. That emphasis suits readers seeking a broad account of her life and its connection to science-fiction history. The aggregate ratings are mostly at the high end, though they do not establish which aspects prompted individual ratings.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the biography as informative and well-researched.
- Feedback praises the writing and the way the book puts Sheldon’s life in context.
Frequently asked questions
What does this biography cover?
The listing describes Alice B. Sheldon’s life and career, including her emergence as James Tiptree, Jr., and the impact of revealing her identity.
How long is the Kindle edition?
The listing gives a print length of 694 pages and a Kindle file size of 3.0 MB.
Does the Kindle edition support screen readers?
Yes. The listing marks screen-reader support as supported. It also lists enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip as enabled.
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