John clute received the pilgrim award in 1994 for distinguished contributions to the study of science fiction. Welcome to the third edition of the encyclopedia of science fiction, edited by john clute, david langford, peter nicholls emeritus and graham sleight. The encyclopedia of science fiction ar ett referensverk for science fictionlitteratur. The encyclopedia of science fiction clute, john, nicholls, peter on amazon. The encyclopedia of science fiction online beta third edition. The encyclopedia of science fiction by john clute goodreads. Rumor has it that critic john clute, in the aftermath of the success of the encyclopedia of science fiction, was given carte blanche to develop an illustrated reference. Clute s articles on science fiction have appeared in many publications since the 1960s. The encyclopedia of science fiction you are not logged in. Clutes articles on science fiction have appeared in many publications since the 1960s. Its resided for a while in the same electronic format as the sf encyclopedia. A companion to science fiction wiley online library. The encyclopedia of fantasy the encyclopedia of science fiction. Peter nicholls has won the hugo award and the pilgrim award for scholarship in science fiction.
And if you do, you might want to donate to support us. Download pdf first encyclopedia of science book full free. You can find all the help you need, and the answers to questions you didnt even know you wanted to ask, in john clute and peter nichollss invaluable reference work. This lavish volume, studded with graphics and nuggets of information, is the pleasing result.
He is a coeditor of the encyclopedia of science fiction with peter nicholls and of the encyclopedia of fantasy with john grant, as well as writing the illustrated encyclopedia of science fiction, all of which won hugo awards for best. The encyclopedia of science fiction is the best place on the internet. John clute embraces the genres of fantasy, science fiction, and horror, but can also include. This digital version of the encyclopedia of fantasy 1997 edited by john clute and john grant was prepared by david langford in 1999 and placed online in october 2012. Nov 25, 2012 the encyclopedia of fantasy was edited in the 1990s by john clute and john grant. The telluride institute presented an interview with john clute, legendary science fiction scholar and author, conducted by art and science scholar, ed finn, at the. John clutes encyclopedia of science fiction is the master reference to the field. Pdf first encyclopedia of science download full pdf.
Read the encyclopedia of science fiction by john clute, peter nicholls for online ebook. The reader seeking greater comprehensiveness is advised to consult john c lute and peter nicholls astonishingly full encyclopedia of science fiction. John grant is the author of many nonfiction books, including the directory of possibilities, with colin wilson, and the bestselling encyclopedia of walt disneys animated characters. He is coeditor of the encyclopedia of science fiction. John clute is an awardwinning sf and fantasy author and in 1994 received the pilgrim award for distinguished contributions to the study of science fiction. Pringle, david, the ultimate guide to science fiction, pharos books, 1990. The encyclopedia of science fiction clute, john, nicholls, peter on. The mammoth encyclopedia of science fiction 2001 usage public domain mark 1. The encyclopedia of science fiction sfe is an english language reference work on science. Jan 01, 1993 when the first edition of the encyclopedia of science fiction was published in 1979, it was immediately hailed as a classic work of reference. The present encyclopedia was first conceived by peter nicholls in the mid1970s and was published as the encyclopedia of science fiction. The title page listed nicholls as general editor, john clute as associate editor, carolyn eardley as technical editor, and malcolm edwards and brian stableford as contributing editors.
If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Its resided for a while in the same electronic format as the. When the first edition of the encyclopedia of science fiction was published in 1979, it was immediately hailed as a classic work of reference. The world of science fiction in the 1990s is much more complex than it was in the 1970s. Introduction to the online text encyclopedia of fantasy 1997. He was the joint editor with peter nicholls of the encyclopedia of science fiction. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. See all books authored by john clute, including the encyclopedia of science fiction, and science fiction. Neither sterling lanier or steven frankos are included in the book, however steve szylagi, who has written a single fantasy novel has received an entry. Rumor has it that critic john clute, in the aftermath of the success of the encyclopedia of science fiction, was given carte blanche to develop an illustrated reference this lavish volume, studded with graphics and nuggets of information, is the pleasing resu. Frank herbert described it as the most valuable science fiction source book ever written and isaac asimov said it will become the bible for all science fiction fans. Buy the encyclopedia of science fiction by clute, john, nicholls, peter, nicholls, peter from amazons fiction books store. As can be expected with any book this size, mistakes have crept in. The encyclopedia of science fiction edited by john clute.
Other contributors include mike ashley, neil gaiman, diana wynne jones, david langford, sam j. The encyclopedia of science fiction by john clute, peter nichollsisbn 0312486x 97803124860 0312486x st m. Science fiction as the mythology of the future tom. New encyclopedia of science fiction peter nicholls, john. Oct, 2009 or are you looking for a definitive analysis of the role of eschatology in science fiction. Andrew pepper the history of crime writing adeline johnsputra the history of the epic palgrave histories of literature series standing order isbn 1403911967 hardback 1403911975 paperback outside north america only. Encyclopedia of fantasy 1997 introduction to the online text. An excellent illustrated history of science fiction.
Clute, john, science fiction, the illustrated encyclopedia, dorling kindersley, 1995. Pages in category science fiction writers the following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. The encyclopedia of science fiction movies by phil hardy. The encyclopedia of science fiction by john clute, peter. The history of science fiction forthcoming titles in the series. John clute simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The illustrated encyclopedia, begins his history of science fiction by trying to define the distinguishing nature of science fiction. The encyclopedia of science fiction movies has 1 available editions to buy at alibris the encyclopedia of science fiction. Clute s articles on speculative fiction have appeared in various publications since the 1960s. In the introduction, clute and nicholls write, we see this book as more than merely an encyclopedia of sf. The present study is not a complete account of the genre, but rather an attempt to trace a line that.
The illustrated encyclopedia, and fantasy readers and writers should definitely check out the encyclopedia of fantasy when the new edition is published early in 1999. Those with a yen for a more visual approach might appreciate clute s science fiction. A second edition, jointly edited by nicholls and clute, was published in 1993 by orbit. Project muse promotes the creation and dissemination of essential humanities and social science resources through collaboration with libraries, publishers, and scholars worldwide. The encyclopedia of fantasy the encyclopedia of science. The encyclopedia of science fiction by clute, john, 1940. The encyclopedia of science fiction edited by john clute and peter nicholls clute, john, 1940view online. Encyclopedia of science fiction nicholls peter 1857231244. He is a coeditor of the encyclopedia of science fiction with peter nicholls and of the encyclopedia of fantasy with john he has been described as an integral part of science fiction s history. The encyclopedia of science fiction pdf free download.
He was the technical editor of the encyclopedia of science fiction. He notes that people from ancient times were writing fantasies of traveling to the heavens, or of encountering strange and fantastic beings in strange or fantastic places. The encyclopedia of science fiction clute john, nicholls peter encompassing 4,360 entries that provide critical insight and biographical and bibliographical data, an updated edition of a popular science fiction reference features a carefully crossreferenced format. The encyclopedia of fantasy by john clute, john grant. The longer version the encyclopedia of fantasy was edited in the 1990s by john clute and john grant. The encyclopedia of science fiction torrent download. Jul 05, 2011 the third edition of the encyclopedia of science fiction, the definitive reference work in the field, will be released online later this year by the newlyformed esf, ltd, in association with. Foreword to cyberpunk, a short story by bruce bethke.
The third edition of the encyclopedia of science fiction, the definitive reference work in the field, will be released online later this year by the newlyformed esf, ltd, in association with. Science fiction reference books an analytic guide to sources in the main reading room by evelyn timberlake research guides no. Malcolm edwards, john clute and peter nicholls discussing the early days of the encyclopedia of science fiction at loncon 3, worldcon 2014 the first edition, edited by peter nicholls with john clute, 2 was published by granada in 1979. He notes that people from ancient times were writing fantasies of traveling to the heavens, or of encountering strange and fantastic beings in. It was later refined by william gibsons book, neuromancer which is credited with envisioning cyberspace. The history of science fiction practical course of english. John clute is a science fiction critic and novelist who has received three. Clute s articles on speculative fiction have appeared in various publications since the 1970s. The advent of game worlds, shared worlds, graphic novels, film and television spinoffs, technothrillers, sf horror and others has meant that the book has been expanded dramatically to cope with the complexities and changes in the genre. Frank herbert described it as the most valuable science fiction source book ever written and isaac asimov said it. John clute s encyclopedia of science fiction is the master reference to the field. The online version appears by kind permission of john clute and john grant, and is primarily intended to clarify references to encyclopedia of fantasy theme or motif entries referenced in the encyclopedia of science fiction. Please note the disclaimer at the foot of almost every entry. Science fiction as the mythology of the future tom lombardo.
According to clute, the book does not claim to be as complete as its predecessor, the encyclopedia of science fiction and the editors were forced to make some cuts. He was the joint editor with peter nicholls of the encyclopedia of science fiction john grant is the author of many nonfiction books, including the directory of possibilities. As we updated the sf encyclopedia, we became aware that in several places there were overlaps between the two. Still, its lovely and downright charming in its datednessimagine a world where doctor who was cancelled and never came back. Third edition 2011current web edited by john clute, david langford, peter nicholls and graham sleight. Welcome to the third edition of the encyclopedia of science fiction, edited by john clute, david langford, peter nicholls emeritus and graham sleight managing. The encyclopedia of science fiction clute john, nicholls. He is a coeditor of the encyclopedia of science fiction with peter nicholls and of the encyclopedia of fantasy with john grant, and the illustrated encyclopedia of science fiction. To begin, john clute and companys the encyclopedia of fantasy is an essential book for anyone who is serious about fantasy. Nowhere is clutes style more apparent than in the encyclopedias entry on. This illustrated volume is at best a companion, and anyone needing the full answers should go to that encyclopedia. An analytic guide to sources in the main reading room.
The encyclopedia of fantasy is a 1997 reference work concerning fantasy fiction, edited by john clute and john grant. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. I have spent many hours poring over the paintings, pictures, illustrations and timelines. You can find all the help you need, and the answers to questions you didnt even know you wanted to ask, in john clute and peter nichollss invaluable reference work, the encyclopedia of science fiction. The illustrated encyclopedia is a lovely coffee table book about the history of the genre, although clutes mild hypocrisy might rub some readers the wrong way. Or are you looking for a definitive analysis of the role of eschatology in science fiction.
Forged from a partnership between a university press and a library, project muse is a trusted part of the academic and scholarly community it. All the more than 18,000 entries are free to read online. Coined by a partisan fandom, the phrase valorises a. First encyclopedia of science available for download and read online in other formats. This new edition has taken years to prepare and is much more than a simple updating. A guide to science fiction books with short descriptions with one to four star ratings. Mar 15, 2010 this is a great resource for fans and writers. Pdf first encyclopedia of science download full pdf book. John clute books list of books by author john clute. To describe the science fiction published in the 1940s and 1950s as golden age is obviously not to use a neutral or valuefree description.