The Encyclopedia of Fantasy
Title | The Encyclopedia of Fantasy PDF eBook |
Author | John Clute |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Total Pages | 1110 |
Release | 1999-03-15 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 9780312198695 |
Like its companion volume, "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction", this massive reference of 4,000 entries covers all aspects of fantasy, from literature to art.
Twentieth-century Science-fiction Writers
Title | Twentieth-century Science-fiction Writers PDF eBook |
Author | Curtis C. Smith |
Publisher | Saint James Press |
Total Pages | 960 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 9780912289274 |
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
Title | The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction PDF eBook |
Author | John Clute |
Publisher | St Martins Press |
Total Pages | 1386 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780312134860 |
Encompassing 4,360 entries that provide critical insight and biographical and bibliographical data, an updated edition of a popular science fiction reference features a carefully cross-referenced format. Original.
Contemporary Science Fiction Authors
Title | Contemporary Science Fiction Authors PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Reginald |
Publisher | Wildside Press LLC |
Total Pages | 386 |
Release | 2009-01-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 1434478572 |
This bio-bibliography of the golden age of the science fiction field includes 308 biographies compiled from questionnaires sent to the authors, and chronological lists of 483 writers' published works. This facsimile reprint of the 1975 edition includes a title index, introduction, and minor corrections. A now-classic guide to the major and minor SF writers active in the early 1970s.
Putting the Science in Fiction
Title | Putting the Science in Fiction PDF eBook |
Author | Dan Koboldt |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 273 |
Release | 2018-10-16 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1440353387 |
Science and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres--science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of technical subjects in literature, film, and television are pure fiction. A basic understanding of biology, physics, engineering, and medicine will help you create more realistic stories that satisfy discerning readers. This book brings together scientists, physicians, engineers, and other experts to help you: • Understand the basic principles of science, technology, and medicine that are frequently featured in fiction. • Avoid common pitfalls and misconceptions to ensure technical accuracy. • Write realistic and compelling scientific elements that will captivate readers. • Brainstorm and develop new science- and technology-based story ideas. Whether writing about mutant monsters, rogue viruses, giant spaceships, or even murders and espionage, Putting the Science in Fiction will have something to help every writer craft better fiction. Putting the Science in Fiction collects articles from "Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy," Dan Koboldt's popular blog series for authors and fans of speculative fiction (dankoboldt.com/science-in-scifi). Each article discusses an element of sci-fi or fantasy with an expert in that field. Scientists, engineers, medical professionals, and others share their insights in order to debunk the myths, correct the misconceptions, and offer advice on getting the details right.
The Handmaid's Tale
Title | The Handmaid's Tale PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret Atwood |
Publisher | McClelland & Stewart |
Total Pages | 370 |
Release | 2011-09-06 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0771008791 |
An instant classic and eerily prescient cultural phenomenon, from “the patron saint of feminist dystopian fiction” (New York Times). Now an award-winning Hulu series starring Elizabeth Moss. In this multi-award-winning, bestselling novel, Margaret Atwood has created a stunning Orwellian vision of the near future. This is the story of Offred, one of the unfortunate “Handmaids” under the new social order who have only one purpose: to breed. In Gilead, where women are prohibited from holding jobs, reading, and forming friendships, Offred’s persistent memories of life in the “time before” and her will to survive are acts of rebellion. Provocative, startling, prophetic, and with Margaret Atwood’s devastating irony, wit, and acute perceptive powers in full force, The Handmaid’s Tale is at once a mordant satire and a dire warning.
100 Most Popular Science Fiction Authors
Title | 100 Most Popular Science Fiction Authors PDF eBook |
Author | Maura Heaphy |
Publisher | Libraries Unlimited |
Total Pages | 598 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN |
Contains biographical and bibliographical information on one hundred popular science fiction writers active from the classical era into the twenty-first century, each including a list of interviews and essays.