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Science Fiction and Futurism
Science and science fiction have become inseparable—with common stories, interconnected thought experiments, and shared language. This reference book lays out that relationship and …
Lilith in a New Light
Considered George MacDonald's greatest work, ""Lilith"" (1895) is among the most popular and profound fantasy novels of the Victorian era. This collection of critical essays is the …
The Past That Might Have Been, the Future That May Come
This book explores how contemporary fantastic fiction by women writers responds to the past and imagines the future. The first two chapters look at revisionist rewritings of fairy …
Caitlin R. Kiernan
Caitlin R. Kiernan is at the forefront of contemporary gothic, weird and science fiction literature. She has written more than a dozen novels, over 250 short stories, many …
The Influence of ""Star Trek"" on Television, Film and Culture
When the first season of ""Star Trek"" opened to American television viewers in 1966, the thematically insightful sci-fi story line presented audiences with the exciting vision of …
Saving the World Through Science Fiction
One of the major figures in science fiction for over sixty years, James Gunn has been instrumental in the development of science fiction teaching and in making science fiction one …
Michael Bishop and the Persistence of Wonder
Since they began appearing in the 1970s, Michael Bishop's science fiction and fantasy stories have been recognized for their polished prose and their depth of thought and feeling. …
The Science of Fiction and the Fiction of Science
As a member of the Pulitzer Prize jury, the late Frank McConnell helped science fiction gain standing as serious literature, evolving his presentation of the field over the course …
Culture, Identities and Technology in the Star Wars Films
Released in May 1977, the original ""Star Wars"" movie inaugurated the age of the movie blockbuster. It also redefined the use of cinematic special effects, creating a new textual …
The Worlds of Farscape
Reversing a common science fiction cliche, Farscape follows the adventures of the human astronaut John Crichton after he is shot through a wormhole into another part of the …