Identifying the classic books of science fiction.

A very scholarly approach to fantastic literature.

More than fifty definitions of science fiction from authors.

Essay taking the view that science fiction is about how you read a story, not how it's written.

An essay on science fiction and literature by critic and science fiction historian John Clute.

Essay about themes and genres. Lists lots of examples.

A weblog providing critical reviews of paper and electronic SF fanzines.

Bibliography, essays and literary writings by Douglas A. Mackey, as well as reviews of books on physics and consciousness.

Discusses science fiction and its ties to human culture and social issues. Features new articles weekly, discussions, polls, and links.

An extensive bibliography of printed reference material related to science fiction deemed valueable for research into the subject, from books available at Washington State University's Holland Library.

Website contains all article-abstracts and full texts of all reviews published in the journal since its founding in 1973, as well as featured essays, documents in the history of sf, and a bibliography of sf-criticism.

For users learning how to write or critique science fiction.

A thematic analysis of The Year's Best Science-Fiction, 1996-98.

Essays and reviews of Science Fiction authors, as well as SF films and television.

A brief historical survey of women writers of science fiction.