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House of Steel: The Honorverse Companion
David Weber
Reference » SF Reference; Science Fiction » Space; Science Fiction » Space Opera
Paperback
Features orbital characteristics of key planets, regimental orders of the Royal Navy, backstory on the history and drama of... [more]
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Shadowhunters and Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments Reader
Cassandra Clare
Fantasy » Young Adult; Reference » Literary Criticism; Fantasy » Fantasy Reference
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An epic urban fantasy set in a richly imagined world of shadowhunters, vampires, werewolves, fairies, and more. [more]
$20.95 $18.85
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The an A-z of JRR Tolkien's the Hobbit: An Unendorsed Colourful and Critical...
Sarah Oliver
Reference » Literary Criticism; Fantasy » Fantasy Reference
Paperback
Find out which pop star auditioned to play an elf and who impressed Peter Jackson the most. B is for Bilbo. Martin Freeman... [more]
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Distrust That Particular Flavor
William Gibson
Reference » SF Reference
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Originally published in outlets as varied as Wired, The New York Times, and The Observer, these articles and essays... [more]
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Some Remarks
Neal Stephenson
Reference » Essays
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In this definitive collection of Stephenson's writings, journalism and meditations, the great American polymath puts the 20th... [more]
$32.99 $29.70
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Science Fiction: The 101 Best Novels 1985-2010
Damien Broderick, Paul Di Filippo
Reference » SF Reference
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Presents the best English-language science fiction novels from 1985-2010. Employing a critical slant, this book provides a... [more]
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Distrust That Particular Flavor
William Gibson
Reference » Essays
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Brings together the author's writings on a variety of contemporary subjects: the differing cultures of Japan and Singapore;... [more]
$29.95 $26.95
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The Unofficial Hunger Games Companion
Lois H. Gresh
Reference » SF Reference
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The first companion guide to the bestselling THE HUNGER GAMES trilogy - soon to be a major motion picture! [more]
$16.99 $15.30
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The Authorised Ender Companion
Jake Black, Orson Scott Card
Reference » SF Reference
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An encyclopaedia of various persons, places, things, and events in Ender Universe. [more]
$26.95 $24.25
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The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
Cory Doctorow
Reference » Essays; Science Fiction » Short Stories
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Cory Doctorow burst onto the science fiction scene in 2004 like a rocket, inspiring awe in readers and envy in other writers... [more]
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Bite: A Vampire Handbook
Kevin Jackson
Reference » Horror Reference
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Where did the vampires come from? Why have they come back? And how can you tell if you are one? Beginning with the first sightings... [more]
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How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe
Charles Yu
Reference » SF Reference
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A time machine repairman becomes trapped in a time loop of his own making: Douglas Adams collides with Douglas Coupland [more]
$29.99 $27.00
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Musings & Meditations: Reflections of Science Fiction, Science & Other Matters...
Robert Silverberg
Reference » Literary Criticism
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Whether he is discussing science fiction, history, cultural effects, science, or writing, Robert Silverberg is always exploring... [more]
$31.95 $28.75
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The Vorkosigan Companion
Lois McMaster Bujold
Reference » SF Reference
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Lois McMaster Bujold's best-selling Vorkosigan series is a publishing phenomenon, winning record-breaking sales, critical... [more]
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Orson Scott Card: The Authorized Ender Companion
Jake Black
Reference » SF Reference
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An encyclopedia of the persons, places, things, and events in Orson Scott Card's Ender Universe. It includes character biographies,... [more]
$49.95 $44.95
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The Fire in the Stone: Prehistoric Fiction from Charles Darwin to Jean M....
Nicholas Ruddick
Reference » Literary Criticism; Fantasy » Fantasy Reference
Hardback
Exploring the history and evolution of the prehistoric fiction, this comprehensive study shows how prehistoric fiction can... [more]
$65.00 $58.50
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The Writer's Digest Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy
Allan Maurer, Daniel A. Clark, Orson Scott Card, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Terry Brooks
Reference » Writing Guide
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Offers writers what they need to know write the next sci-fi classic. This title helps writers discover helpful advice on how... [more]
$42.00 $37.80
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Future Imperfect: Technology and Freedom in an Uncertain World
David D. Friedman
Reference » SF Reference
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Future Imperfect describes and discusses a variety of technological revolutions that might happen over the next few decades,... [more]
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Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying Truth! About Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters,...
Joshua Gee
Reference » Horror Reference
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Covers encounters of the third kind, photos of aircraft before there was aircraft, strange scratch marks on the church door,... [more]
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An H.P. Lovecraft Encyclopedia
David E. Schultz, S. T. Joshi
Reference » Horror Reference
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H.P. Lovecraft is commonly regarded as the leading author of supernatural fiction in the 20th century. This encyclopedia is... [more]
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The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
Max Brooks
Reference » Horror Reference
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A comprehensive guide that draws from reams of historical data, laboratory experiments, field research, and eyewitness accounts.... [more]
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Danse Macabre
Stephen King
Reference » Horror Reference
Paperback
Entertaining non-fiction from the number one bestselling writer now reissued with a new cover in B format and supported by... [more]
$19.99 $18.00
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Science Fiction
Adam Roberts
Reference » Literary Criticism
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Reflecting the developments in the field, this edition provides an introduction to science fiction, which is a popular area... [more]
$34.00 $30.60
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Tesla: Man out of Time: Man out of Time
Margaret Cheney
Reference » Biographical
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Now back in paperback comes the fascinating portrait of Nikola Tesla, one of the most brilliant scientists and inventors of... [more]
$29.99 $27.00
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Science Fiction 101: Where to Start Reading and Writing Science Fiction...
Robert Silverberg
Reference » Essays; Reference » Literary Criticism; Science Fiction » Short Stories
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This is an introduction to the secrets, the craft and the art of science fiction. The book includes 13 classic works of modern... [more]
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