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Selected Science Fiction & Fantasy Resources

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Library Resources — Indexes, Abstracts, and Databases
Library Resources — Reference Books
Web Resources

Library Resources — Indexes, Abtracts, and Databases

The following are just a few of the indexes that will cover articles dealing with art and architecture. Depending on the focus of your project, other indexes and databases may also provide valuable sources. For example, if you were trying to discover if science fiction series on television provide good role models for children, you might very well find a psychology index or database useful. If you wanted to investigate science fiction as a cultural phenomenon, you might want to use a sociology research database. In short, go into the project with the idea that no one source will give you all the answers and then review the Library's database list for good candidates.

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Reference Books (2nd Floor)

Reference materials provide quick answers on a variety of subjects. The UNF Library's Reference Collection should have specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks for nearly any subject you want to cover. The following materials are particularly useful for gathering information on science fiction and fantasy. You should also use the library's catalog to search for more specific areas. For example, if you are looking into women science fiction writers, try looking for the keywords "women" and "science fiction " in the advanced search screen. You can also limit the search to the Reference Collection by choosing Reference from the Location pull-down option.

Alice Companion: a Guide to Lewis Carroll's Alice Books. New York: New York University Press, 1998.
PR4611.A73A38 1998

Anatomy of Wonder 4: a Critical Guide to Science Fiction. New Providence, NJ: R.R. Bowker, 1995.
PN3433.8.A52 1995

Ashley, Michael. Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction. New York: Taplinger, 1978.
PN3435.A74 1978

Bleiler, Everett Franklin. Checklist of Science-Fiction and Supernatural Fiction. Glen Rock, NJ: Firebell Books, 1978.
PN3435.B57

Bleiler, Everett Franklin. Science Fiction, the Early Years: a Full Description of More than 3,000 Science-Fiction Stories from Earliest Times to the Appearance of the Genre Magazines in 1930: With Author, Title, and Motif Indexes. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press, 1990.
PN3448.S45B454 1990

Bleiler, Everett Franklin. Science-Fiction: the Gernsback Years: a Complete Coverage of the Genre Magazines...from 1926 Through 1936. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press, 1998.
PS648.S3B57 1998

Brady, Clark A. Burroughs Cyclopædia: Characters, Places, Fauna, Flora, Technologies, Languages, Ideas, and Terminologies Found in the Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co., 1996.
PS3503.U687Z58 1996

Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction. Ed. Jeffrey Prucher. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007.
PN3433.4.P78 2006

British Fantasy and Science-Fiction Writers Before World War I. Detroit, Gale Research, 1997.
PR868.F3B75 1997

British Fantasy and Science-Fiction Writers Since 1960. Ed. Darren Harris-Fain. Detroit: Gale Group, 2002.
PR888.F3B754 2002

British Fantasy and Science-Fiction Writers, 1918-1960. Ed. Darren Harris-Fain. Detroit: Gale Group, 2002.
PR888.F3B75 2002

Buker, Derek M. Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers' Advisory : The Librarian's Guide to Cyborgs, Aliens, and Sorcerers. Chicago: American Library Association, 2002.
Z688.S32 B85 2002

Burgess, Michael. Reference Guide to Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1992.
PN3433.5.B97 1992

Burgess, Michael, and Lisa R. Bartle, eds. Reference Guide to Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. 2nd ed. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2002.
PN3433.5 .B97 2002

C.S. Lewis Readers' Encyclopedia. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1998.
PR6023.E926Z459 1998

Canadian Fantasy and Science-Fiction Writers. Ed. Douglas Ivison. Detroit: Gale Group, 2001.
PR9192.6.F27C36 2001

Classics of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature. Ed. Fiona Kelleghan. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 2002.
PN3433.4.C565 2002

Clute, John. Science Fiction: the Illustrated Encyclopedia. London: Dorling Kindersley, 1995.
PN3433.4.C57 1995

Contento, William. Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1978.
PS374.S35C65

D'Ammassa, Don. Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. New York: Facts on File, 2005.
PS374.S35D33 2005

Duriez, Colin. Field Guide to Harry Potter. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 2007.
PR6068.O93Z64 2007

Encyclopedia of Fantasy. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1997.
PN3435.E53 1997

Fichtelberg, Susan. Encountering Enchantment: A Guide to Speculative Fiction for Teens. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2007.
PN3435.F53 2007

Fletcher, Marilyn P. Science Fiction Story Index, 1950-1979. Chicago: American Library Association, 1981.
PN3435.W43 1997

Green, Scott E. Contemporary Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Poetry: a Resource Guide and Biographical Directory. New York: Greenwood Press, 1989.
PS309.F35G74 1989

Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Themes, Works, and Wonders. Ed. Gary Westfahl. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2005.
PS374.S35G74 2005

Hall, Halbert W. Science Fiction Book Review Index, 1923-1973. Detroit: Gale Research, 1975.
PN3448.S45H3

Hall, Halbert W. Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Review Index, 1980-1984. Detroit: Gale Research, 1985.
PN3448.S45H3 1985

Holston, Kim R. Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Film Sequels, Series, and Remakes: an Illustrated Filmography, with Plot Synopses and Critical Commentary. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1997.
PN1995.9.S26H59 1997

Ivison, Douglas, ed. Canadian Fantasy and Science-Fiction Writers. Detroit: Gale Group, 2001.
PR9192.6.F27 C36 2001

Kelleghan, Fiona, ed. Classics of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature. Pasadena, Calif.: Salem Press, 2002.
PN3433.4 .C565 2002

Kirk, Connie Ann. The J.K. Rowling Encyclopedia. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006.
PR6068.O93Z459 2006

Lee, Walt. Reference Guide to Fantastic Films; Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror. Los Angeles: Chelsea-Lee Books, 1972-74.
PN1995.9.F36L4

Lentz, Harris M., III. Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2001.
PN1995.9.S26L46 2001

Lynn, Ruth Nadelman, ed. Fantasy Literature for Children and Young Adults : A Comprehensive Guide. 5th ed ed. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited, 2005.
Z1037 .L97 2005

Mitchell, Charles P. A Guide to Apocalyptic Cinema. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 2001.
PN1995.9.S26 M575 2001

Modern Mystery, Fantasy, and Science Fiction Writers. New York: Continuum, 1993.
PN3503.M526 1993

Murray, Terry A. Science Fiction Magazine Story Index, 1926-1995.. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1999.
PS648.S3M87 1999

New Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. New York: Viking, 1988.
PN3433.4.N48 1988

Phillips, Mark. Science Fiction Television Series: Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime Time Shows, 1959 through 1989. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1996.
PN1992.8.S35P48 1996

Poe Encyclopedia. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1997.
PS2630.P58 1997

Reader's Guide to 20th Century Science Fiction. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 1989.
PN3433.8.R44 1989

Reference Guide to Modern Fantasy for Children. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1984.
PR830.F3R4 1984

Reginald, R. Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature: a Checklist, 1700-1947: With Contemporary Science Fiction Authors II. Detroit: Gale Research, 1979.
PS374.S35R43

Rovin, Jeff. Alies, Robots, and Spaceships. New York: Facts on File, 1995.
PN3433.8.R68 1995

Science Fiction and Fantasy Reference Index, 1878-1985: an International Author and Subject Index to History and Criticism. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1987.
PN3433.5.S27 1987

Science Fiction and Fantasy Reference Index, 1992-1995: an International Author and Subject Index to History and Criticism. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1997.
PN3433.5.S27 1997

Science Fiction Quotations: From the Innter Mind to the Outer Limits. Ed. Gary Westfahl. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2005.
PN6084.S34S35 2005

Science Fiction Source Book. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1984.
PN3377.5.S3S28 1984

Searles, Baird. Reader's Guide to Science Fiction. New York: Avon, 1979.
PS374.S35S4

Stableford, Brian M. The A to Z of Science Fiction Literature. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2005.
PN3433.4.S73 2005

Stableford, Brian M. Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Literature, The A to Z of Science Fiction Literature. Rev. pbk. ed. Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press, 2005.
PN3433.4 .S73 2005

Stableford, Brian M. Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature. Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press, 2005.
PN3425 .S82 2005

Stableford, Brian M. Science Fact and Science Fiction: An Encyclopedia. New York: Routledge, 2006.
Q123.S735 2006

Stanley, John, ed. Creature Features : The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Movie Guide. Updated ed., Berkley Boulevard trade pbk. ed. New York: Berkley Boulevard Books, 2000.
PN1995.9.F36 S72 2000

Supernatural Fiction Writers: Fantasy and Horror. New York: Scribner, 1985.
PN3435.S96 1985

Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Salem Press, 1983.
PN56.F34S97 1983

Survey of Science Fiction Literature: Five Hundred, 2,000-Word Essay Reviews of World-Famous Science Fiction Novels with 2,500 Bibliogrpahical References. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Salem Press, 1979.
PN3448.S45S88

Thomson, Douglass H., Jack G. Voller, and Frederick S. Frank, eds. Gothic Writers : A Critical and Bibliographical Guide. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 2002.
PN3435 .G68 2002

Tuck, Donald H. Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy Through 1968: a BibliographicSurvey of the Fields of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction Through 1968. Chicago: Advent Publishers, 1974.
PN3433.5.T82 1974

Twentieth-Century American Science-Fiction Writers. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1981.
PS374.S35T88

Twentieth-Century Science-Fiction Writers. Chicago: St. James Press, 1986.
PS374.S35T89 1986

Tymn, Marshall B. Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Weird Fiction Magazines. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1985.
PN3433.T9 1985

Tymn, Marshall B. Year's Scholarship in Science Fiction and Fantasy, 1972-1975. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press, 1979.
PN3433.Y4 1972/75

Tymn, Marshall B. Year's Scholarship in Science Fiction and Fantasy, 1976-1979. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press, 1982.
PN3433.Y4 1976/79

Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy: the Definitive Illustrated Guide. Woodstock, NY: Overlook Press, 1999.
PN3435.U48 1999

Weinberg, Robert E. Biographical Dictionary of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists. New York: Greenwood Press, 1988.
NC961.6.W45 1988

Westfahl, Gary, ed. The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy : Themes, Works, and Wonders. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 2005.
PS374.S35 G74 2005

---. Science Fiction Quotations : From the Inner Mind to the Outer Limits. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2005.
PN6084.S34 S35 2005

What Fantastic Fiction Do I Read Next?: a Reader's Guide to Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction. Ed. Neil Barron. Detroit: Gale Research, 1997.
PN3435.W43 1997

Wolfe, Gary K. Critical Terms for Science Fiction and Fantasy: a Glossary and Guide to Scholarship. New York: Greenwood Press, 1986.
PN3435.W64 1986

Year's Scholarship in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Literature. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press, 1984.
PN3433.Y4

Web Resources

Following are selected Web resources available on the World Wide Web. You will find many other sources by doing a search in one or more of the major search engines. Please remember, though, to carefully evaluate materials you retrieve on the Web. Materials may or may not be authoritative.

Feminist Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Utopia.
Available: http://feministsf.org/

Friends of Fandom's Science Fiction Page.
Available: http://www.cam-info.net/sf.html

Lindemans, M.F. Encyclopedia Mythica; an Encyclopedia on Mythology, Folklore, and Legend.
Available: http://www.pantheon.org/

The Linköping Science Fiction & Fantasy Archive.
Available: http://www.lysator.liu.se/sf_archive/

Minneapolis Institute of Arts. World Mythology.
Available: http://www.artsmia.org/world-myths/

Sci-Fi Channel. Scifi.com.
Available: http://www.scifi.com

SFF Net.
Available: http://www.sff.net/

Yahoo's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy on the Web.
Available: http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Humanities/Literature/Genres/Science_Fiction_and_Fantasy/

Yahoo's Guide to Web Published Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Available: http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Humanities/Literature/Genres/Science_Fiction_and_Fantasy/Web_Published_Fiction/

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