Science Fiction & Fantasy Resources
Science fiction is essentially the intersection of science and fiction. It is the extension of scientific principles into fictional and speculative realms. The Oxford Concise Dictionary of Literary Terms (2001) defines science fiction as “prose fiction that explores the probable consequences of some improbable or impossible transformations of the basic conditions of human (or intelligent non-human) existence.” And, while according to The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (1993), “There is no definition of SF [science fiction] that excludes fantasy . . . ,” fantasy literature is nevertheless defined by the Oxford Concise Dictionary as “any kind of fictional work that is not primarily devoted to realistic representation of the known world.” The profusion of literature in these genres has inspired much critical rumination, necessitating the creation of ways of organizing and locating these critical analyses. Here is a list of some of the indexes and finding aids housed in the LSU Libraries’ collection. For assistance locating or using any of these resources, or if you need further help with literary research, e-mail Mike Russo.
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No Tags Selected Coville, Gary and Lucanio, Patrick. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, c1998. CALL NUMBER: PN 1992.8 S35 L83 1998 (Stacks) This source is a thorough look at the twenty shows that it covers. It includes a General Index and an Index of Episode Titles. The bibliography, specific in scope, is valuable.
Anatomy of Wonder: a Critical Guide to Science Fiction
Barron, Neil. New Providence, N.J.: R.R. Bowker, c2004. CALL NUMBER: PN 3433.8 A53 2004 (Reference) Part I includes essays on the literature. Part II is an annotated bibliography of primary sources, while Part III is an annotated bibliography of secondary sources. Essentially a reader's guide, this is an excellent reference source for undergraduates and teachers. The work also includes an author/subject index, a title index, and a theme index. The 3rd edition of Anatomy of Wonder (Z 5917 S36 A52 1987 Reference LIS 2 Collection) contains a chapter devoted to foreign-language SF.
ASFA :: Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists
The Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists is a non-profit, educational association, recognized under IRS section 5Ol(c)(3), whose membership is made up of amateur and professional artists, art directors, art show managers, publishers, collectors - just about anyone with an interest in the art of the genre.
Center for the Study of Science Fiction
The Center was founded in 1982 as a focus for the SF programs created at the University beginning in 1970, with the first course taught by Professor James Gunn. That also was the year University Libraries made its first major acquisition in the field and the Science Fiction Lecture Series was begun; since then SF has become the fastest-growing special collection, mostly through gifts.
Middleton Main Stacks: Z1231 .P7 G74 1989 This work is divided into three main sections: Magazines, Anthologies, and Poets. The work focuses primarily on American writers, though many foreign writers (mostly British) are also included. The Biographical Directory of Poets focuses on poets who currently write SF, Fantasy, and Horror Poetry. The work includes an index.
Green, Scott E. New York: Greenwood Press, 1989. CALL NUMBER: Z 1231 P7 G74 1989 (Stacks) This work is divided into three main sections: Magazines, Anthologies, and Poets. The work focuses primarily on American writers, though many foreign writers (mostly British) are also included. The Biographical Directory of Poets focuses on poets who currently write SF, Fantasy, and Horror Poetry. The work includes an index.
Modern Language Association of America. Seminar on Science Fiction. CALL NUMBER: PN 3448 S45 E9 (Stacks) V.19 (1977/1978) - V.42 (2001) MICROFILM 3804 (DOCS_MICRO) V.1 (1959) - V.15 (1974) Current Issues in Current Periodicals/Newspapers Room. Online through Factiva, Literature Resource Center, and Literary Reference Center.
Barron, Neil. Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 1999. CALL NUMBER: NX 650 F36 F34 1999 (Reference LIS 2 Collection) This guide is divided into chapters. Chapters 1-7 focus on adult fiction and Chapter 8 is devoted to poetry. Chapters 9-17provide a topical coverage of nonfiction. Chapter 18 is a listing of best books. Each chapter consists of numbered entries. Essentially a reader's guide, this is an excellent reference source for undergraduates and teachers. The appendix provides sources of information on fiction and poetry authors. The work also includes an author/subject index, a title index, and a theme index.
Florida Atlantic University. CALL NUMBER: PN 3435 F36 (Stacks) V.5 - V.10 (issues 44-103) Also called Fantasy and Fantasy Newsletter.
Feminist Science Fiction, Fantasy & Utopia
feministSF.org has sponsored several mailing lists since its beginning (1997-03-02). The most popular and longest-lived list is feministSF [feministSF@lists.feministSF.net], which also hosts the Book Discussion Group (BDG). feministSF is currently hosted on lists.feministSF.net in a mailman installation. It was hosted as feministsf@uic.edu as a listserv installation from 1997 March thru 2006 April.
Science Fiction Foundation. CALL NUMBER: PN 3448 S45 F682 (Stacks) March 1972 - Autumn 1998 (issues 1-74)
Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections
Contento, William. Boston: G. K. Hall, c1978. CALL NUMBER: Z 1231 F4 C65 (Reference) 1977-1983 Supplement: Z 1231 F4 C65 SUP. (Reference and Special Collections) The index and its supplement are for locating stories that appeared in SF anthologies and collections of short stories by one author. Some novels re-written from three or more stories are also included. It contains a Checklist of Books Indexed, Author, Story, and Book Contents Indexes. Online Version at http://contento.best.vwh.net/See Online Sources in this guide.
Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections, Combined Edition
This is William Contento's online version of his reference work (mentioned earlier in this guide). About 1/3 of the way down the page a link will say “For books and stories published after 1983 see The Locus Index.” Or go to http://www.locusmag.com/index/
Index to the science fiction magazines, 1966-1970
New England Science Fiction Association. Cambridge, Mass. 1971. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 I55 1966-70 (Reference) Larger in scope than its predecessors, this work indexes all of the U.S. and British SF magazines published from 1966-1970.
Index to the Science Fiction Magazines; 1926-1950
Day, Donald B. (David Bryne). Rev. ed. Boston, G. K. Hall & Co., 1982. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 I55 1926-50 (Reference and Special Collections) This is the first real index to Science Fiction Magazines, and was revised in 1982. It is an excellent source for the years it covers, as it includes fifty-eight of the major SF magazines of the time. There are alphabetical indexes by Authors and Titles, and a Checklist of Magazines Indexed. There is also a 3 page list of “Back Cover Pictures” that contains picture titles and artist names for back cover artwork appearing in Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures. Most of the magazines included are American magazines.
International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts
The IAFA is a scholarly organization devoted to the study of the fantastic (broadly defined) as it appears in literature, film, and the other arts. The purpose of the organization is to promote and recognize achievement in the study of the fantastic, mainly through the organization and management of an annual academic conference, the International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts (ICFA). There are two publications connected to the IAFA: the Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts, which is a peer-reviewed journal for scholarship within the field of the fantastic, and the newsletter, which publishes information relevant to the IAFA membership.
CALL NUMBER: PN 3448 S45 L582 (Stacks) The library has two volumes, the first covers issues 1-103 (1968-1971) and the second covers issues 104-207 (1972-1977).
Locus Online: The Website of The Magazine of the Science Fiction ...
Searchable database of the Locus Index to Science Fiction. It also has Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Weird Fiction Magazine Index: compiled by William Contento and Stephen Miller - with links to other sources. http://www.locusmag.com/index/chklst/0chklst.htm
Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature
Shippey, T. A. Pasadena, Calif.: Salem Press, c1996. CALL NUMBER: PN 3433.8 M338 1996 (V.1-4) (Reference) (2002 edition in netLibrary database.) This four-volume work is arranged alphabetically by title, and provides descriptions of 791 of the major books and series of books in SF and Fantasy. The plot is summarized for each entry and an analysis of the work's contributions to literature is provided. An Annotated Bibliography focuses on critical commentary and literary theory concerning Fantasy and SF in narrative and film. There is also a list of the major awards (and award winners) in SF and Fantasy. There are three indexes: Genre, Author, and Title.
Mythopoeic Society (U.S.). CALL NUMBER: BL 300 M965 (Stacks) V.1 (1969:Jan.) - V.26 (2007:Fall/Winter) Available online in Literary Reference Center and Literature Resource Center.
The Mythopoeic Society is a non-profit organization promoting the study, discussion, and enjoyment of fantastic and mythic literature through books and periodicals, annual conferences, discussion groups, awards, and more.
NESFA - New England Science Fiction Association
NESFA, the New England Science Fiction Association, was founded in 1967 by fans who wanted to do things in addition to socializing. What we do has changed over time, most notably with the growth of NESFA Press, but the club is still organized on that principle. NESFA has nearly 400 members, mostly subscribing members from all over the world.
Reference Guide to Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
Burgess, Michael. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 2002. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 B87 2002(Reference) This guide is an impressive undertaking and covers a wide range of reference materials. Books (and other materials) are grouped in sections by type then listed alphabetically by main entry. Each Entry is numbered and provides bibliographical data, a description of the book's organization, content, purpose, and a critical evaluation of the work. The various indexes refer to entry numbers. This is the best guide to secondary sources in SF and Fantasy.
Science fiction & fantasy book review annual
Collins, Robert A. and Robert Latham. PN 3433.5 S32 Middleton Stacks
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America
SFWA is a professional organization for authors of science fiction, fantasy and related genres. Esteemed past and present members include Isaac Asimov, Anne McCaffrey, Ray Bradbury, and Andre Norton.
Science Fiction (Aurum Film Encyclopedia, vol. 2)
Hardy, Phil. London: Aurum Press, c1984. CALL NUMBER: PN 1995 .9 S26 S25 1984B (Stacks) This volume of the Aurum Film Encyclopedia is dedicated to SF. It contains a brief plot synopsis, credits and criticism for each movie covered. It is organized by years, and covers the major SF releases for each. It does have an alphabetical Index of Movie Titles, and an interesting essay on SF Movies.
Science fiction and fantasy book review index : SFFBRI (1984-1989)
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Review Index: SFFBRI
Hall, Hal W. Bryan, TX: SFBRI, 1985- . CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 S19 (Reference) SFFBRI continues Science Fiction Book Review Index. This annual indexes most commercial SF and Fantasy magazines, some amateur publications (fanzines), and a number of library-oriented and general magazines (only when they contain SF and Fantasy Book Reviews). Entries are by Author, and there is a Title index that correlates titles to their respective authors. LSU Libraries have v.5(1974)-v.17(1986) and v.19(1988)-v.20(1989).
Reginald, R. Detroit, Gale Research Co., 1979- CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 S34 1700-1974 (Reference, Special Collections) At its time of publication, it was the largest bibliography of Fantastic Literature published. It is comprised of 5 indexes: Author, Title, Series, Awards, and Ace and Belmont Doubles. The main entries are contained within the Author index, and other indexes refer to them. The Awards index lists the awards by year, and also lists award winners alphabetically. Volume II contains 1,443 biographies of authors who are listed alphabetically. Also, inserted between pages 972 and 973 are twenty-eight pages of plates titled “A Short Political History of Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing”. This is a great source. Updated by 1991 edition, also in Reference.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Reference Index, 1992-1995: an International Subject
Hall, Halbert W. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 1997. CALL NUMBER: PN 3433 .5 S322 1997 (Reference) (10,627 items) 1985-1991: PN 3433 .5 S322 1993 (Reference) (16,270 items) 1878-1985 (2 vol.): PN 3433 .5 S322 1987 (Stacks) (Over 19,000 Items) These three indexes are a major source for full citations in both genres. The indexes are each broken down into two sections: Subject Entries and Author Entries. The Author Entries section provides access to authors and co-authors of all books, articles, and essays. The Subject Entries section provides access by subject headings. Also check in this guide under Online Sources.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Research Index
Hall, Halbert W. San Bernardino, Calif : Borgo Press, 1983-. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917.S36 S36 (Reference) Library has V.1-V.5, V.1 is titled Science Fiction Research Index. This annual is a guide to the academic secondary literature in SF and Fantasy. It indexes about twenty SF and Fantasy magazines. It contains Subject and Author indexes. A small number of books are included each year. Not as thorough as a similar work by Tymn (see next entry). The online version of this work is at http://library.tamu.edu/cushing/sffrd/ and is listed in this guide under Online Sources.
Science Fiction Research Association
The Science Fiction Research Association (SFRA) is the oldest professional organization for the study of science fiction and fantasy literature and film. Founded in 1970, the SFRA was organized to improve classroom teaching; to encourage and assist scholarship; and to evaluate and publicize new books and magazines dealing with fantastic literature and film, teaching methods and materials, and allied media performances.
Science Fiction Resource Guide
This page does have some good links in it.
Science Fiction Story Index, 1950-1979, 2nd Ed.
Fletcher, Marilyn P. Chicago: American Library Association, 1981. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 S5 1981 (Reference) A bit confusing to use, this book is dedicated to short SF Fiction. It has an Author index, a Title index, and a List of Anthology Codes (as each entry uses a code for the anthology that contains the story). There are more thorough more recent and more readable sources to use. Also, the computer-generated type is not pleasant to read.
Call Number: PN 3448 S45 S34 (Stacks) V. 1 (1973)- V.28 (2001) Note: Current Issues in Current Periodicals/Newspapers Room. Available online in JSTOR and Literary Resource Center.
Bleiler, Everett Franklin. New York: Scribner, 1982. CALL NUMBER: PS 374 S35 S36 (Reference) PS374 S35 S36 (Stacks and Special Collections) This collection of short essays covers 75 of the major SF authors. Each essay focuses on one author. Essays vary widely in content and approach, but each contains some basic data: biographical information, comments on important stories, historical position, evaluation, and bibliography. The work includes a General Bibliography and an Author / Title Index.
Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits 2nd Ed.
Lentz, Harris M. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, c2001. CALL NUMBER: PN 1995.9 S26 L46 2001 (Reference) This 3 volume set is a revision and expansion of the 1983 edition along with its 1989 and 1994 supplements, and deals primarily with films and television series released in the United States. Most of Volume 1 lists credits alphabetically by Actors and Actresses, and contains a smaller section that lists credits alphabetically for Directors, Producers, Writers, Artists, etc. Volume 2 is an alphabetical Filmography. Volume 3 lists Television Shows.
Bleiler, Everett Franklin. Kent, OH : Kent State University Press, c1990. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 B62 1990 (Reference) The title is self-explanatory here and the organization is a bit odd. The main entries are all Author entries, though the section is called “Book and Story Descriptions”. Fortunately, stories and books are numbered chronologically as they appear in the entries. These numbered entries within the Author entries are the main units of the work. The Motif and Theme Index gives story numbers that coincide with its listings. Other indexes include a Date index, a Magazine index, a Title index, an Author index, and a Bibliography. All index listings give a number referring to a story or book entry.
Briney, Robert E., and Edward Wood. Chicago, Advent: Publishers, 1972. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 B75 (Reference) This older bibliography is broken into 4 sections: Magazine Indexes (covers 32 titles), Bibliographies of Individual Authors, General Indexes and Checklists (including general and subject bibliographies), and Foreign Language Bibliographies. It has an alphabetical index. It is useful as a guide to some of the older small-circulation fan publications
This page is a pilot effort for the Oxford English Dictionary, in which the words associated with a special field of interest are collected so that knowledgeable aficionados can help the OED find useful examples of these words. This project is science fiction literature.
St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers
Pringle, David. New York: St. James Press, c1996. CALL NUMBER: PN 3435 S82 1996 (Reference) Available online through Biography Resource Center – see online catalog entry for url. Similar in format to the earlier St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers, the work does contain a section devoted to Foreign Language Authors. It is the 1st volume of a 2 volume set and is devoted primarily to Fantasy writers. The 2nd volume, St. James Guide to Horror, Ghost & Gothic Writers, contains authors like Edgar Allen Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury, and Stehphen King, who are often included in Fantasy reference works. The work emphasizes Adult Fiction but does include a number of children's fantasies.
St. James Guide to Horror, Ghost & Gothic Writers
Pringle, David. Detroit, MI: St. James Press, c1998. CALL NUMBER: PN 3435 S823 1998 (Reference) Available online through Biography Resource Center – see online catalog entry for url. This work follows the same format as other recent St. James Guides. Like its companion work St. James Guide to Fantasy Writers, it contains a section devoted to Foreign Language Writers.
St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers 4th ed.
Pederson, Jay. Detroit, Mich.: St. James Press, c1996. CALL NUMBER: PS 374 S35 S68 1996 (Reference) Available online through Biography Resource Center – see online catalog entry for url. This 4th edition, formerly Twentieth-Century Science-Fiction Writers, includes some writers of Fantasy and Horror, however, its primary focus is on Science Fiction. Writers are listed alphabetically. Each writer entry consists of a brief biography, a list of works published (some foreign and 19th century authors have selected bibliographies), and a signed critical essay. The work also contains a reading list, a nationality index, a title index, a list of entrants, and information on advisers and contributors.
Bleiler, Everett Franklin. Chicago, Shasta Publishers, 1948. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917.F3 B55 (Reference) (1972 edition in Special Collections Very old, perhaps the first work of its kind. This source may be more interesting to bibliographers and librarians than to researchers. Though its title suggests Fantasy, SF is also included. It is an interesting source for pre-1940's Fantasy and SF. The discussion of “Fantastic Literature” in the preface is an interesting early look at the problems of defining and classifying fantastic literature, especially for researchers living in an age where SF and Fantasy works are largely classes in the SF and Fantasy genres by publishers.
Clute, John. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1997. CALL NUMBER: PN 3435 E53 1997 (Reference) Similar in format to The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. It is a good general source for Fantasy information.
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
Clute, John. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1993 (1994 printing). CALL NUMBER: PN 3433 .4 E53 1993 (Reference) Contains a wide variety of entries and cross-references on authors, themes, terminology, films, television, magazines, publishers, awards, and other broad categories. Entries are arranged alphabetically. This is a good source for general information on a SF topic.
Tuck, Donald H. Chicago, Advent: Publishers, 1974-1982. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 T83 (Stacks and Special Collections) The first two volumes of this three volume work are a Who's Who of SF and Fantasy authors, anthologists, editors, artists, etc. Most entries contain brief biographies and bibliographies of works. The second volume contains a title index for all works covered in the Who's Who section. The third volume contains a Magazine Section that is based on B. M. Day's The Complete Checklist of Science-Fiction Magazines. The work also contains a section on Paperbacks, a List of Pseudonyms and Real names, a section on Series and Sequels, and a General Section. The General Section does contain a list of Foreign Publishers.
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies
Henderson, C. J. New York: Facts on File, c2001. CALL NUMBER: PN 1995.9 S26 H38 2001 (Reference) Composed by a film critic specializing in SF, Fantasy, and Horror, this encyclopedia covers SF and Horror. It is arranged alphabetically by movie title. Each entry lists the Movie's production and cast credits, the year it was released, its format, and run time. Entries also include a brief synopsis of the plot, criticism, and some interesting facts. The Forward is by William “T J Hooker” Shatner.
The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction
CALL NUMBER: MICROFILM 4936 V.40 (1971) - V.59 (1980). Citations in MAS Ultra, Academic Search Complete, Literary Reference Center, and Literature Resource Center.
The MIT Science Fiction Society's Index to the S-F Magazines, 1951-1965
Strauss, Erwin S. [Cambridge, Mass., MIT Science Fiction Society] c1966. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 S84 (Reference and Stacks) This book is intended to be a supplement to Day's Index to the Science Fiction Magazines; 1926-1950. It only covers eight SF magazines, but they are the most widely read SF magazines of their time. The three major sections of the work are: Listings by Magazine, Listings by Title, and Listings by Author. The computer-generated type makes entries difficult to read, however, this index is a necessary tool for scholars. The major indexes that follow it, all compiled by the New England Science Fiction Association, follow its format and are intended to supplement it. They are listed below.
The N.E.S.F.A. Index: Science Fiction Magazines and Original Anthologies
New England Science Fiction Association. [Cambridge, Mass., New England Science Fiction Association, Inc.] CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 I55 1971-1976 (Reference) Other issues (located in Reference): 1977-1981; annual editions from 1982-1988. This is a bound collection of 5 annuals. Beginning with the 1971-1972 edition, the index includes original anthologies. Also, starting with the 1973 edition, they claim to include “all English Language professional magazines and all available English Language anthologies”. Starting with the 1986 edition (possibly even the 1984 or 1985 edition) the index contains partial indexing of Non-SF magazines that contain some SF. Starting with the 1987 edition, the NESFA extended coverage to include all short SF.
The Science Fiction and Fantasy research Database
Online access to over 55,000 historical and critical items about SF, Fantasy and Horror (compiled by Hal W. Hall). It is an online and more current version of Hall's Science Fiction and Fantasy Research Index and his Science Fiction and Fantasy Reference Index.
The Science Fiction Foundation
The Science Fiction Foundation (Registered Charity No. 1041052) was founded in 1970 by the writer/social activist George Hay and others as a semi-autonomous association of writers, academics, critics and others with an active interest in science fiction, with Arthur C. Clarke and Ursula K. Le Guin as patrons. After the loss of Arthur C Clarke two new patrons have replaced him: Neil Gaiman (author) and and Professor David Southwood (one of Europe's leading space scientists) Our aim is to promote science fiction and bring together those who read, write, study, teach, research or archive science fiction in Britain and the rest of the world. We also want to support science fiction, at conventions, at conferences and at other events which bring those interested in science fiction together.
The Science Fiction Magazines: a Bibliographical Checklist of Titles and Issues Through 1982
Hall, Halbert W., Kenneth R. Johnson, and George Michaels. San Bernardino, Calif.: Borgo Press, 1984, c1983. CALL NUMBER: Z 5917 S36 H37 1984 (Reference) This checklist contains the bibliographic histories of many SF Magazines. It also contains a list of Indexes to the Magazines, an Editors index, and an Appendix. The Appendix contains bibliographic information for non-English language magazines.
Tymn, Marshall B. Mercer Island, Wash: Starmont House, c1981. CALL NUMBER: PN 3433.5 S33 (Reference and Special Collections) A bit dated, it is primarily a reference source for teachers. It is divided into 3 sections of essays covering Backgrounds, Fandom, and Academe. Tymn's bibliography for critical studies and reference works is included in Backgrounds. The Appendix includes information on Doctoral Dissertations, Science Fiction Organizations, Publishers, and Definitions of Science Fiction and Fantasy. An index is included.
The Year's Scholarship in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Literature
Tymn, Marshall B. Kent, Ohio : Kent State University Press, c1979-. CALL NUMBER: 1972-1975 ed. Z 5917 S36 T95 (Reference, Stacks, and Special Collections) The Library also has the 1976-1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982 editions in Reference. This series emerged from “The Year's Scholarship”, published in Extrapolation. The earlier title for this work is The Year's Scholarship in Science Fiction and Fantasy. This series is a secondary bibliography that deals primarily with American Scholarship, though some British scholarship is included. It sites books, monographs, Ph. D. dissertations, scholarly reprints, periodical articles, essays in critical anthologies, and instructional media. Published letters and book reviews are not included. The organization of Annuals varies somewhat, but all are fairly easy to use.
Twentieth-Century Science-Fiction Writers
Smith, Curtis C. Chicago: St. James Press, 1986. CALL NUMBER: PS374 S35 T89 1986 (Reference) This book mainly covers English-language writers of SF since 1895. Each entry consists of a brief biography, a bibliography, and a signed critical essay. Bibliographies list all books by an author, not just SF books. Entries include notations of published bibliographies, manuscript collections, and book-length critical studies. A foreign language section includes entries on 38 writers who wrote primarily in languages other than English. Only 5 major Fantasy writers are included in a separate section. The work includes a Title index. The most recent edition of this work is St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers.
University of Michigan Fantasy and Science Fiction Website
"These pages are dedicated to assisting scholars of all types all over the world. We are constantly striving to provide an extensive and useful location for all types of information and tools that will help us study fantasy and science fiction." --from the site's home page
World Science Fiction Society / Worldcon
The purposes of the WSFS, according to its rules, are as follows: to choose the recipients of the annual Hugo Awards (Science Fiction Achievement Awards), to choose the locations and Committees for the annual World Science Fiction Conventions (the Worldcons), to attend those Worldcons, and to choose the locations and Committees for the occasional North American Science Fiction Conventions (the NASFiCs). (A NASFiC is held in North America in any year where the Worldcon is outside of North America.)
