| Author | : Halbert W. Hall |
| Publisher | : Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited |
| Total Pages | : 712 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : |
Reference Guide to Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
| Author | : Michael Burgess |
| Publisher | : Libraries Unlimited |
| Total Pages | : 628 |
| Release | : 2002-12-30 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
An annotated list of reference works in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.
Science Fiction After 1900
| Author | : Brooks Landon |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2014-05-01 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1136761187 |
First published in 2003. Brooks Landon analyses science fiction not as a set of rules for writers, but as a set of expectations for readers. He presents science fiction as a social phenomenon that moves beyond literary experience through a sense of mission based on the belief that SF can be a tool to help you think. He offers a broad overview of the genre and the stages through which it has developed in the twentieth century from the dime store novel through the New Wave of the '60s, the cyberpunk '80s, and soft agenda SF of the '90s. The writers he examines range for E. M. Forster and John W. Campbell to Philip K. Dick and Ursula K. Le Guin. He also examines the large body of criticism now devoted to the genre and includes a bibliographic essay and a list of recommended titles.
Science-fiction
| Author | : Everett Franklin Bleiler |
| Publisher | : Kent State University Press |
| Total Pages | : 780 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780873386043 |
Complementing Science-Fiction: The Early Years, which surveys science-fiction published in book form from its beginnings through 1930, the present volume covers all the science-fiction printed in the genre magazines--Amazing, Astounding, and Wonder, along with offshoots and minor magazines--from 1926 through 1936. This is the first time this historically important literary phenomenon, which stands behind the enormous modern development of science-fiction, has been studied thoroughly and accurately. The heart of the book is a series of descriptions of all 1,835 stories published during this period, plus bibliographic information. Supplementing this are many useful features: detailed histories of each of the magazines, an issue by issue roster of contents, a technical analysis of the art work, brief authors' biographies, poetry and letter indexes, a theme and motif index of approximately 30,0000 entries, and general indexes. Science-Fiction: The Gernsback Years is not only indispensable for reference librarians, collectors, readers, and scholars interested in science-fiction, it is also of importance to the study of popular culture during the Great Depression in the United States. Most of its data, which are largely based on rare and almost unobtainable sources, are not available elsewhere.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Reference Index, 1878-1985: Subject entries
| Author | : Halbert W. Hall |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 894 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : Fantasy fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The Year's Best Science Fiction
| Author | : Gardner R. Dozois |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 741 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0312111045 |
A collection of the best stories published in 1994.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Eleventh Annual Collection
| Author | : Gardner Dozois |
| Publisher | : St. Martin's Griffin |
| Total Pages | : 1081 |
| Release | : 1994-06-15 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1466829508 |
The dozens of delightful stories in this anthology dazzle the mind with visions of tomorrow and yesterday, of here and now. On display is the work of many of today's greatest writers--and tomorrow's--including: Brian W. Aldiss, Stephen Baxter, Neal Barrett, Jr., Pat Cadigan, Jack Cady, Greg Egan, Joe Haldeman, David B. Kisor, Nancy Kress, Ian R. MacLeod, Maureen F. McHugh, G. David Nordley, Rebecca Ore, Robert Reed, Mike Resnick, Mark Rich, Charles Sheffield, Dan Simmons, William Browning Spencer, Bruce Sterling, Steven Utley, Don Webb, Walter Jon Williams, Connie Willis. A long list of Honorable Mentions and an insightful roundup of the year in science fiction make the book indispensable for every fan of fantastic fiction. "Intriguing characters, creative settings and a certain amount of consciousness-raising are evident in many selections...Readers have a useful jumping-off point should they wish to continue their explorations of an expanding literary universe."--Publishers Weekly
Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, 1975-1991
| Author | : R. Reginald |
| Publisher | : Detroit : Gale Research |
| Total Pages | : 1536 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : |
Science fiction constitutes one of the largest and most widely read genres in literature, and this reference provides bibliographical data on some 20,000 science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction books, as well as nonfiction monographs about the literature. A companion to Reginald's Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, 1700-1974 (Gale, 1979), the present volume is alphabetically arranged by approximately 10,000 author names. The entry for each individual work includes title, publisher, date and place published, number of pages, hardbound or paperback format, and type of book (novel, anthology, etc.). Where appropriate, entries also provide translation notes, series information, pseudonyms, and remarks on special features (such as celebrity introductions). Includes indexes of titles, series, awards, and "doubles" (for locating volumes containing two novels). Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Icons of Horror and the Supernatural
| Author | : S. T. Joshi |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 819 |
| Release | : 2006-12-30 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 031308100X |
Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, and many of the most central figures appear over and over again. These figures have gained iconic status and continue to hold sway over popular culture and the modern imagination. This book offers extended entries on 24 of the most enduring and significant figures of horror and the supernatural, including The Sea Creature, The Witch, The Alien, The Vampire, The Werewolf, The Sorcerer, The Ghost, The Siren, The Mummy, The Devil, and The Zombie. Each entry is written by a leading authority on the subject and discusses the topic's essential features and lasting influence, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King. Entries cite sources for further reading, and the Encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. Entries include illustrations, sidebars of interesting information, and excerpts from key texts. Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, with many of the most central figures appearing over and over again across time and cultures. These figures have starred in the world's most widely read literary works, most popular films, and most captivating television series. Because of their popularity and influence, they have attained iconic status and a special place in the popular imagination. This book overviews 24 of the most significant icons of horror and the supernatural.
