Critical Theory and Science Fiction
 Critical Theory needs critical response It's amazing that people can judge a book by reading excerpts on the net. Critical Theory and Science Fiction is not an easy read but CT never was or will be. You don't have to agree with the Marxist theories of ... [... more]
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So Long Been Dreaming: Postcolonial Science Fiction & ...
Science fiction has always led the way when it comes to exploring identity, with many writers offering radical reconstructions of sexuality, gender, and race. But for all its experimentation and theoretical diversity, the genre has been dominated by a ... [... more]
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The Way It Wasn't: Great Science Fiction Stories of ...
Very Entertaining A highly entertaining series of short stories. The stories in this book are very original and are not reprinted in many other collections of Alternate History, with the exception of two. If you love alternate history, I encourage you to ... [... more]
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Aliens R Us: The Other in Science Fiction Cinema
Questioning underlying values in SF This book stars from the position that Science Fiction is a reflection and reinforcement of cultural and political assumptions: "Cultural production is not a neutral sphere, just innocent entertainment. Moreover, ... [... more]
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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Nineteenth Annual ...
The critically acclaimed anthology series The Year's Best Science Fiction publishes its astounding 19th volume in 2002. Weighing in at well over 600 pages, this comprehensive volume contains 26 of the best SF stories of 2001 and a knowledgeable, thorough ... [... more]
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50 Short Science Fiction Tales
Some treats from the past. If you like really short SF stories then you should read this book. It contains a lot of them and they are good. They are also short. The book packs fifty stories plus introductions etc into less than 300 pages. The collection ... [... more]
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New Encyclopedia Of Science Fiction
Did your last con visit leave you feeling out of touch? Was the latest issue of Locus full of unfamiliar writers? Or are you looking for a definitive analysis of the role of eschatology in science fiction? Look no further. You can find all the help you ... [... more]
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Science Fiction, Critical Frontiers
Critical Frontiers very interesting, theoretical This collection of twelve essays focuses (not surprisingly) on Post Modern, feminist and material agency in general. This is serious scholarship, so don't bother if you're just looking for light-hearted ... [... more]
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Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
Sets Excellent Guidelines This book is much better than some people may think. Crawford Kilian organizes ideas in a very coherent manner that is easy to read and understand. In fact, most of the tips/steps in this book don't necessarily follow the sci-fi ... [... more]
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Chemistry and Science Fiction
An interesting collection of essays on SF and chemistry Chemistry is the poor cousin to biology and physics when it comes to scientific portrayals in science fiction. Even Isaac Asimov with his degree in biochemistry had a tendency to neglect his roots ... [... more]
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The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
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. George Mann has divided the book into ... [... more]
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100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels: Bloomsbury Good ...
Not a 'best of' type book, but an excellent guide I was on holiday when I came across this compact book. First of all, I thought it was just another 'best of' list book, but I started to read the introduction and got hooked. Basically, the idea is that ... [... more]
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