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	Amazon.com: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia: Books: John Clute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Science Fiction : The Illustrated Encyclopedia showcases the prophecy and pageantry of science fiction.
		As a teacher of science fiction and fantasy, I also appreciate its didactive qualities, since students are often lured in by the reproductions of golden age covers that sparkle with life and that inimitable sense of wonder so important to the field.
		As a reader of science fiction for almost five decades now, I would have to say that this is the finest single-volume reference on the history of the field that I have ever seen.
	www.amazon.com /Science-Fiction-Encyclopedia-John-Clute/dp/0789401851 (1346 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction: Books: Peter Nicholls,John Clute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction by George Mann
		This is the second edition of this work, with large updates to bring the work up to the time of publication (1992), especially new authors and newer works by old hands, and there has also been a good deal of new material added to the thematic sections.
		For anyone wanting to develop a good course on science fiction, or anyone interested in how SF came to be what it is today, a perusal of these thematic entries on everything from ANTIGRAVITY to MUTANTS to UTOPIAS will yield a wealth of material concisely presented, profusely cross-referenced, and source material properly indicated.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Encyclopedia-Science-Fiction-Peter-Nicholls/dp/1857238974 (977 words)

	History of science fiction - The Black Vault Encyclopedia Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Science fiction developed and boomed in the 20th century, as the deep penetration of science and inventions into society created an interest in literature that explored technology's influence on people and society.
		Although normally associated with the gothic horror genre, the novel introduces science fiction themes such as the use of technology for achievements beyond the scope of science at the time, and the alien as antagonist, furnishing a view of the human condition from an outside perspective.
		John Clute writes that science fiction at the turn of the century can be understood in two ways- "a vision of the triumph of SF as a genre and as a series of outstanding texts which figured to our gaze the significant futures that, during those years, came to pass...
	www.blackvault.com /wiki/index.php?title=History_of_science_fiction&redirect=no (4258 words)

	Science fiction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Thus, even fiction that depicts innovations ruled out by current scientific theory, such as stories about faster-than-light travel, may still be classified as science fiction, as they are in the popular Honorverse novels and stories by David Weber.
		Science fiction entered the comic strip medium in 1929 with Buck Rogers, followed in 1934 by Flash Gordon.
		The premiere literary awards of science fiction, the Hugo Awards, are awarded by members of the annual Worldcon, which is almost entirely run by fan volunteers; the other major science-fiction literary award is the Nebula.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Science_fiction (3716 words)

	The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		While the focus of the encyclopedia lies with written science fiction, the more important science fiction films have been included as well; over 500 films are mentioned in the 1992 hardcover edition
		This includes the science fiction magazines, but also those pulp magazines that regularly featured sf content and academic magazines about science fiction.
		The most important science fiction awards have their own entries and there is also a more general entry on them.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Encyclopedia_of_Science_Fiction (502 words)

	AllRefer.com - science fiction (Literature, General) - Encyclopedia
		science fiction, literary genre in which a background of science or pseudoscience is an integral part of the story.
		Although science fiction is a form of fantastic literature, many of the events recounted are within the realm of future possibility, e.g., robots, space travel, interplanetary war, invasions from outer space.
		Science fiction is generally considered to have had its beginnings in the late 19th cent.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/scifi.html (400 words)

	Amazon.de: Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies: From 1897 to the Present (Facts on File Film Reference Library): ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The entries are followed by four appendixes, one a useful list of literature adapted to the screen and another of science fiction at the Oscars.
		The book is a worthy addition to science fiction reference, but libraries with tight budgets might want to assess if their collections are already complete enough before purchasing.
		This work provides an A-Z historical review of science fiction in the cinema from the earliest experiments in silent film in the 1890s to the most recent blockbusters.
	www.amazon.de /Encyclopedia-Science-Fiction-Movies-Reference/dp/0816045674 (637 words)

	Amazon.de: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Themes, Works, and Wonders [Three Volumes]: ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Science fiction and fantasy literature spark the imagination.
		Because The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy covers both genres, it is difficult to compare it to other works, such as Scarecrow's Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature.
		Don DAmmassas Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (Facts On File, 2005) covers some of the same ground but with a complementary emphasis on authors oeuvres and individual characters.
	www.amazon.de /Greenwood-Encyclopedia-Science-Fiction-Fantasy/dp/0313329508 (801 words)

	Science Fiction Encyclopedia: Sci Fi & Fantasy Writers (Authors) List, Movie & Books
		In the introduction, Clute and Nicholls write, "We see this book as more than merely an encyclopedia of sf; it is a comprehensive history and analysis of the genre." With over 4,360 entries and 1,300,000 words, this is a jam-packed sourcebook on science fiction authors, books, subgenres, movements, and history.
		Card provides invaluable advice for every science fiction and fantasy writer interested in constructing stories about people, worlds and events that stretch the boundaries of the possible...and the magical.
		If you love science fiction, read how a young fan grew up to become one of the most honored masters in the history of the field, as told in his own words.
	www.informationon.com /science-fiction-encyclopedia/science-fiction-encyclopedia.html (546 words)

	Science fiction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Thus, even fiction that depicts innovations ruled out by current scientific theory, such as stories about faster-than-light travel, may still be classified as science fiction, as they are in the popular Honorverse novels and stories by David Weber.
		Whether superheroes themselves are science fiction or fantasy is a matter of opinion — they routinely break the laws of physics — but superhero comic books often use science fiction tropes such as alien invasion, time travel, space travel, and giant robots.
		The premiere literary awards of science fiction, the Hugo Awards, are awarded by members of the annual Worldcon, which is almost entirely run by fan volunteers; the other major science-fiction literary award is the Nebula.
	www.knowledgehunter.info /wiki/Science_fiction (3804 words)

	The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy — www.greenwood.com
		For readers of science fiction and fantasy, this is a guide to a literary genre that the editor considers the most liberating and expansive....[a] candidate for a shared purchase with the public library.
		Over 400 entries cover all kinds of science fiction concerns, from literature to film and TV, and enjoys contributions from well over a hundred experts which discuss major genre themes, relates them to modern works, and provides reference material suitable for either browsing by genre fans or study by college-level literature majors.
		Canonical works of science fiction and fantasy are central to the curriculum, while more popular works are being taught with greater frequency and often appear on summer reading lists.
	www.greenwood.com /catalog/GR2950.aspx (1029 words)

	Amazon.com: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction: Books: John Clute,Peter Nicholls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia by John Clute
		Science fiction has long needed this comprehensive encyclopedia.
		An excellent gift for any readers who are never without a science fiction book in their hands (and for whom you're afraid to buy something they have already read).
	www.amazon.com /Encyclopedia-Science-Fiction-John-Clute/dp/0312096186 (1516 words)

	Introduction to Gary Westfahl's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Film
		Second, the process of evaluating films must also involve individual talent; and, despite the impulse to play it safe and evenly distribute bland praise when commenting on films and filmmakers, critics should instead convey their personal judgments boldly and clearly, even when these contradict consensus opinion or risk the wrath of aficionados.
		Next, there are complete lists of all films and television programs that are relevant in some way to the topic of science fiction film—including works of fantasy, horror, suspense, and science fact.
		If the subject was involved only in one titled episode of a television series, the title is given in quotation marks, followed by the year of original airdate in parentheses, followed by the phrase "episode of" and series title.
	www.sfsite.com /gary/ww-encyclopedia.htm (524 words)

	science fiction. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Although science fiction is a form of fantastic literature, many of the events recounted are within the realm of future possibility, e.g., robots, space travel, interplanetary war, invasions from outer space.
		Science fiction is generally considered to have had its beginnings in the late 19th cent.
		Science fiction has established itself as a legitimate branch of literature.
	www.bartleby.com /65/sc/scifi.html (331 words)

	The End of Science Fiction: When Technological Extrapolation Hits A Wall Across the Future
		Science fiction, as a genre of popular fiction, can trace its roots as far back as the 2nd century AD, where fantastical worlds were conjured up in order to comment on current beliefs.
		[Science Fiction] is a descendant of the type of prose fiction sometimes referred to as Lucianic Satire (after Lucian of Samosata, a Greek writer of the 2nd century AD).
		The term "science fiction" didn't come along until pulp magazine editor Hugo Gernsback used the word "scientifiction" in April 1926 to describe a "Jules Verne, H. Wells and Edgar Allan Poe kind of story." The somewhat derogatory "sci-fi" was coined in the 1950s, by analogy with hi-fi.
	reconstruction.eserver.org /033/bell.htm (2771 words)

	Science Fiction - Encyclopedia Dramatica
		The fiction of choice for geeks, nerds, and basement dwellers.
		Science Fiction requires at least one, but preferably a bunch, of many things to be true:
		Science Fiction should not be confused with Fantasy, which is also a genre enjoyed by basement dwellers.
	www.encyclopediadramatica.com /index.php/Sci-fi (134 words)

	World of Westfahl: Introduction
		It includes complete lists of all films and television programs that are relevant in some way to the topic of science fiction film.
		Hugo Gernsback and the Century of Science Fiction
		This is another big project, my three-volume encyclopedia of science fiction and fantasy themes and classic works.
	www.sfsite.com /gary/intro.htm (581 words)

	Nonfiction. Bartleby.com
		Illustrated lectures by the fathers of the core sciences.
		Covers such topics as modern art, the pursuit of scholarship, science and history, and the poetry of Dante.
		Essays encouraging the average person to cross the line of comfortable and traditional travel to discover the vitality of outdoor life.
	www.bartleby.com /nonfiction (1199 words)

	Feature \| The Essential Science Fiction Library
		David Pringle's The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction sums it up: "fiction which tends to the fantastic but also puts considerable emphasis on the discussion and dramatization of ideas"; to which should be added: with no recourse to the supernatural.
		January's "Essential Science Fiction Library" isn't a survey of what SF fans have on their shelves, or a scholarly list of important works, but a compilation of fiction intended to capture curious readers' imaginations and inspire further investigation.
		Reed's fiction is the distilled essence of SF: a perfect balance of speculative science, psychological insight, social extrapolation, dynamic storytelling, emotional relevance, sense of wonder and poetic inspiration.
	www.januarymagazine.com /features/essentialSF.html (2666 words)

	Amazon.ca: The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction: Books: George (Ed.) Mann (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		There aren't that many SF guides on the market, so The Mammoth Encyclopaedia of Science Fiction is a great place to start if you're looking for a good value and an undaunting tour through the world of the fantastic.
		Mann, editor of Ottaker's science fiction magazine, defines his variegated, evolving subject (e.g., what differentiates SF from fantasy?) while remaining flexible and forward-thinking.
		The only other Encyclopedia that comes close to this one is the book by John Clute, but it's more than twice as much and its a bit dated(time for a new edition?).
	www.amazon.ca /Mammoth-Encyclopedia-Science-Fiction/dp/0786708875 (1422 words)

	Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy
		What becomes very apparent when researching topics like these (and an enormous amount of research goes into even a short piece that is meant to survey a theme across an entire field such as science fiction and fantasy) is the suspicion of science and technology that pervades this body of fictional narrative.
		Anyway, it seems to me to be true, and it provides a key for analysing much of the way science fiction narrative has worked in printed, cinematic and other forms over the past century and a bit.
		Science fiction is often strangely ambivalent about the technologies that it depicts, whatever the surface of the narrative seems to suggest.
	ieet.org /index.php/IEET/more/greenwoodsf (528 words)

	Sci-fi Channel Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction
		Welcome to the golden age of science fiction television.
		This book incorporates and expands on Roger Fulton's excellent The Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction, which appeared in England to great acclaim.
		Hopefully we can continue to update this encyclopedia as the flood of new science fiction programming continues.
	www.earth62.net /books/scifiencyclopedia.htm (336 words)

	BookPage New Media Review: Grolier Science Fiction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Mention science fiction to many people, and their first thoughts are of bug-eyed monsters and intergalactic star wars.
		Seldom mentioned is science fiction's role as a magnifying glass examining contemporary society.
		This is a great touch and allows you to hear what your favorite author has to say about his or her own work, or science fiction in general.
	www.bookpage.com /newmedia/holiday95/groliersciencefiction.html (587 words)

	Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction has long been the standard-setter in science fiction reference; Grolier's now brings us a multimedia CDROM with the same material, plus much more.
		The Time Machine is a detailed, graphical timeline of the history of science fiction, with, of course, plenty of links to other information on the disk.
		Multimedia encyclopedias have a long way to go before their multimedia information becomes much more than novelty, and this CDROM is no exception.
	www.worldvillage.com /wv/cafe/html/reviews/scifi.htm (560 words)

	Encyclopedia of Science Fiction - from CD-ROM Access
		Encyclopedia entries are hyperlinked with enough references to keep users chasing down 'fabulation' and 'virtual reality' tangents for hours.
		The women of science fiction are not relegated to the kitchen here either.
		The answers to these and thousands of other questions about science fiction are in Grolier's Multimedia Encyclopdeia of Science Fiction, one of this year's more interesting new CD reference works.
	www.cdaccess.com /html/shared/scifienc.htm (727 words)

	Comments on the `Encyclopedia of Science Fiction'
		The effect of this overkill is to make the Encyclopedia at points appear padded, strained, and precious — as though the editors thought a crushing weight of obscurity would demonstrate their seriousness and erudition (and by extension the seriousness of SF scholarship).
		It would certainly be critically useful to divagate on the ways in which AIs in science fiction have come to implicitly resemble (and sometimes be explicitly related to) the disembodied spirits, djinns, gods, angels, and devils of mythology (William Gibson's voodoo-god AIs, which quickly became cliches in derivative cyberpunk, beg for mention here).
		But on the Encyclopedia's own best analysis this is not true — in fact, the protocols constitute a growing body of corporate knowledge that allows SF to be immensely more sophisticated and interesting than it would be otherwise.
	www.catb.org /~esr/sfreviews/sf-encyclopedia.html (14812 words)

	ScifiSlacker.com - A Universe of Science Fiction
		Broad Universe is a new organization with the primary goal of promoting science fiction, fantasy, and horror written by women.
		Science fiction and fantasy website, dealing with book reviews, film, SFF news, and a friendly and fast growing community forum.
		Science Fiction Blast-Off Theater is an anthology of original short science fiction plays.
	www.scifislacker.com /html/gp9.shtml (856 words)

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