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Aldiss, Brian W. Trillion Year Spree: The History of Science Fiction. Atheneum, 1986, 1988. From Mary Shelley to recent films.

Barron, Neil, ed. Anatomy of Wonder: Science Fiction. Bowker, 1995. Bibliography with critical annotations, plot summaries, and comparisons.

Clute, John, and Peter Nicholls, eds. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. St. Martin's, 1993, 1995. More than 4,300 entries covering 27 countries. Includes authors, movies, television shows, and jargon.

Clute, John. Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia. Dorling Kindersley, 1995. An illustrated work covering themes in science fiction, history, magazines, major authors, classic titles, graphic works, films, and television.

Fulton, Roger. The Encyclopedia of TV Science Fiction. Trafalgar, 1997. More than 300 entries covering major series, single productions, and animated shows.

Gunn, James E. Isaac Asimov: The Foundations of Science Fiction. Scarecrow, 1996. Comprehensive coverage of this science fiction writer's career and work.

Jakubowski, Maxim, and Edward James, eds. The Profession of Science Fiction: SF Writers on Their Craft & Ideas. St. Martin's, 1992. Untied States and British writers discuss their writing.

James, Edward. Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century. Oxford University Press, 1994. Eye-opening introduction to the field.

Lem, Stanislaw. Rottensteiner, Franz, ed. Microworlds: Writings on Science Fiction and Fantasy. Harcourt, 1985, 1986. Vigorous essays by an opponent of today's science fiction.

Pederson, Jay P., and others. St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers. St. James, 1996. Covers 649 writers from the early 1800s to the late 1900s.

Pringle, David. The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: An A-Z of Science-Fiction Books by Title. Ashgate, 1995. Annotated entries on 3,500 titles, with star ratings.

Smith, Curtis C., ed. Twentieth Century Science Fiction Writers. St. James, 1986. Biographical and bibliographic data on 600 authors, with critical essays.

Tymm, Marshall B., ed. The Science Fiction Reference Book: A Comprehensive Handbook and Guide. Borgo, 1981. Practical guide includes history, cinema, and publishers.

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