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Science Fiction: History & Criticism

Books that analyze the genre of science fiction and its development. These books provide insight into how the genre has evolved, the works that define it, and how readers should interpret and evaluate it. They may include studies of the history of science fiction, critical essays about popular works in the genre, or thought-provoking theories about how to read it.

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  • The Steampunk Bible: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Imaginary Airships, Corsets and Goggles, Mad Scientists, and Strange Literature

    Harry N. Abrams
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    Author: Jeff VanderMeerBrand: Harry N. AbramsEdition: First EditionBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 224Release Date: 01-05-2011model number: GGS5...

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  • The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit (Cliffs Notes)

    Cliffs Notes
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    Author: Hardy Ph.D., Gene B.Brand: Cliffs NotesFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 84Release Date: 01-09-1977De...

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  • C.S. Lewis Goes to Heaven: A Reader's Guide to The Great Divorce

    Winged Lion Press, LLC
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    Author: Clark, David GBrand: Winged Lion Press, LLCFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 210Release Date: 09-02-2...

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  • Splintered Light: Logos and Language in Tolkien's World

    Kent State University Press
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    Author: Flieger, VerlynBrand: Brand: Kent State University PressEdition: RevisedFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pa...

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  • Frodo's Journey: Discover The Hidden Meaning Of The Lord Of The Rings

    Saint Benedict Press
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    Author: Pearce, JosephBrand: Saint Benedict PressBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 172Release Date: 01-08-2015Part Number: black & white illus...

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  • The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

    Tor Books
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    Author: Jordan, RobertBrand: Tor BooksEdition: First EditionFeatures: The Wheel of Time explained in more detail Robert Jordan's fantasy world Bin...

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  • The Wheel of Time Companion: The People, Places, and History of the Bestselling Series

    Tor Books
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    Author: Jordan, RobertBrand: Tor BooksEdition: ReprintBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 816Release Date: 30-05-2017Part Number: IllustratedDetails...

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  • Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture

    Lawrence Hill Books
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    Author: Womack, Ytasha L.Brand: Lawrence Hill BooksEdition: None ed.Features: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 224Rele...

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  • The Complete Tolkien Companion

    St. Martin's Griffin
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    Author: Tyler, J. E. A.Brand: St. Martin's GriffinEdition: Third Edition, RevisedBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 736Release Date: 02-10-2012Part...

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  • The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams

    Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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    Author: Zaleski, PhilipBrand: Farrar, Straus and GirouxEdition: ReprintFeatures: Orders are despatched from our UK warehouse next working day.Bindi...

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  • The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-Earth: A Complete Guide to All Fourteen of the Languages Tolkien Invented

    Mariner Books
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    Author: Ruth S. NoelBrand: Mariner BooksEdition: First EditionBinding: PaperbackFormat: IllustratedNumber Of Pages: 207Release Date: 28-05-1980Part...

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  • The Dragonlover's Guide to Pern

    Del Rey
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    Author: Jody Lynn NyeBrand: Del ReyEdition: First EditionBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 178Release Date: 05-11-1989Details: A companion volume ...

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  • Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes: The Official Biography

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    Author: Wilkins, RobColor: BlackBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 352Release Date: 29-09-2022Details: 'People think that stories are shaped by peo...

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  • Dumbledore: The Life and Lies of Hogwarts's Renowned Headmaster: An Unofficial Exploration (The Unofficial Harry Potter Character Series)

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    Author: Khaytman, IrvinBrand: Media Lab BooksBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 224Release Date: 12-10-2021Part Number: TM21-24B-1Details: A brilli...

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  • Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopædia

    Macmillan
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    Author: Day, DavidBrand: MacmillanBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 279Release Date: 01-12-1991Details: This encyclopaedia offers guidance to Tolk...

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  • Fantasy Mapping: Drawing Worlds

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    Author: Jones, WesleyBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 126Release Date: 13-09-2020Details: Fantasy Mapping: Drawing Worlds teaches you the art of ...

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  • The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth For Dummies

    For Dummies
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    Author: Greg HarveyBrand: For DummiesEdition: 1Features: New Mint Condition Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon Guaranteed packagi...

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  • The Culture Series of Iain M. Banks: A Critical Introduction

    McFarland
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    Author: Caroti, SimoneBrand: McFarlandBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 252Release Date: 01-04-2015Details: This critical history of Iain M. Banks...

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  • Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide: Beeps, Bleats, Boskas, and Other Common Intergalactic Verbiage (Star Wars)

    Del Rey
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    Author: Burtt, BenBrand: Del ReyColor: SilverEdition: First EditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 175Release Date: 07-08-2001Part Number: 97803...

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  • A Secret Vice

    Harpercollins
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    Author: Tolkien, J. R. R.Brand: HarpercollinsEdition: UK ed.Binding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 224Release Date: 24-05-2016Part Number: MAN-U29-0250...

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  • Unlocking Harry Potter: Five Keys for the Serious Reader

    Unlocking Press
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    Author: John GrangerBrand: Unlocking PressEdition: IllustratedFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 312Release Da...

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  • The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams

    imusti
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    Author: Zaleski, PhilipBrand: imustiEdition: First EditionBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 656Release Date: 02-06-2015Part Number: 9780374154097D...

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  • The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien

    Allen & Unwin
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    Author: Tolkien, J. R. RBrand: Allen & UnwinBinding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 463Release Date: 01-12-1981Details: The Letters of J. R. R. Tolk...

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  • Dreamer of Dune: The Biography of Frank Herbert

    Tor Books
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    Author: Herbert, BrianBrand: Tor BooksEdition: First EditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 592Release Date: 01-07-2004Part Number: illustration...

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