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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]
$23.95 $21.55
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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]
$25.95 $23.35
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Some Remarks
Neal Stephenson
Reference » Essays
Paperback
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
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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
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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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How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe
Charles Yu
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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
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Lois McMaster Bujold's best-selling Vorkosigan series is a publishing phenomenon, winning record-breaking sales, critical... [more]
$13.50 $12.15
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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 Writer's Digest Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy
Allan Maurer, Daniel A. Clark, Orson Scott Card, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Terry Brooks
Reference » Writing Guide
Hardback
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]
$49.95 $25.00
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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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Ender's World: Fresh Perspectives on the SF Classic Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card
Reference » SF Reference; Reference » Literary Criticism; Science Fiction » Military
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Orson Scott Card edits this collection of SFF and YA writers, military strategists, and more on Ender's Game [more]
$18.99 $17.10
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The Panem Companion: From Mellark Bakery to Mockingjays
V. Arrow
Fantasy » Young Adult; Reference » SF Reference; Science Fiction » Young Adult
Paperback
An unofficial guide to the bestselling Hunger Games series. It brings Panem to life, from how Panem could have evolved... [more]
$18.99 $17.10
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Miller's Sci-Fi and Fantasy Collectibles
Phil Ellis
Reference » SF Reference
Hardback
Following an introduction to the subject of collecting sci-fi and fantasy, the book is divided into the main types of collectible,... [more]
$24.99 $22.50
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Some Remarks: Essays and Other Writing
Neal Stephenson
Reference » Essays
Hardback
A collection of essays from NYT best selling author, will include his recent Innovation Starvation; where he calls for SF... [more]
Where No Man Has Gone Before: Essays on Women and Science Fiction
Lucie Armitt
Reference » Essays; Reference » Literary Criticism
Hardback
How do women writers use science fiction to challenge assumptions about the genre and its representations of women? To what... [more]
Surfing the Gnarl
Rudy Rucker
Reference » SF Reference
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In his outrageous new Cyberpunk adventure, Rucker infiltrates fundamentalist Virginia to witness the apocalyptic clash between... [more]
Distrust That Particular Flavor
William Gibson
Reference » SF Reference
Hardback
Brings together the author's writings on a variety of contemporary subjects: the differing cultures of Japan and Singapore;... [more]
In Other Worlds: SF and the Human Imagination
Margaret Atwood
Reference » Essays
Hardback
* The new non-fiction from the inimitable Margaret Atwood - IN OTHER WORLDS is a must [more]
The UFO Diaries
Martin Plowman
Reference » SF Reference
Paperback
Martin Plowman made headlines when he gained a PhD for his studies of Ufology. Here, Martin tells the story of his journey... [more]
Stanley Kubrick: The Complete Films
Paul Duncan
Reference » SF Reference
Hardback
One of the most esteemed filmmakers of all time, Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999)... [more]
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