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Adventures to Read All Through the Summer view detail comment email this

"Librarian Nancy Pearl has options other than Harry Potter for parents, kids, and fans of the series." Includes summaries of books that should "keep fans of interesting fantasy writing occupied — and happy — throughout the summer." Includes links to other book lists. From National Public Radio (NPR).
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4646599
Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Summer Reading
Last updated May 19, 2005


Broad Universe view detail comment email this

"Broad Universe is an international organization with the primary goal of promoting science fiction, fantasy, and horror written by women." Broadsheet, the site's centerpiece, features news, tips, and articles. Also find archives, a catalog of works by Broad Universe members, a FAQ, an events calendar, membership info, statistics, related links, and a list of ways to become involved with the group.
http://broaduniverse.org/
Topics: Literature: Fiction
Last updated Jan 10, 2006


The Bujold Nexus: Lois McMaster Bujold Home Page view detail comment email this

The official site presents biographical and bibliographical information on the Hugo and Nebula award-winning science fiction and fantasy author of the Miles Vorkosigan/Naismith series. See reviews of her novels, links to her fan club (Miles' Minions), mailing lists, and more. Searchable.
http://www.dendarii.com/
Topics: Literature: Fiction
Last updated May 21, 2002


The Chronicles of Narnia view detail comment email this

Devoted to Narnia, the imaginary country created by C.S. Lewis in his seven-book series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Contains information about Lewis and the illustrators of the books; the birds, beasts, mythological creatures, and people of Narnia; and a brief description of each book, with one full-text chapter. From one of the companies that produced the Narnia movie of 2005.
http://books.narnia.com/
Topics: Children's Literature, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More
Last updated Dec 12, 2005


The Fantastic in Art and Fiction view detail comment email this

A browsable and searchable "visual resource for the study of the Fantastic or of the supernatural in fiction and in art," this site contains a database of nearly 300 images from over 80 books. Categories include angels and demons, danse macabre, weird science, bestiary, the marvelous, the grotesque, possession and insanity, fantastic space (architecture), and freaks, monsters, and prodigies. A presentation of the Cornell Institute for Digital Collections.
http://fantastic.library.cornell.edu/
Topics: Literature: Fiction
Last updated Sep 4, 2007


Feminist Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Utopia view detail comment email this

Includes bibliographies, information about authors, reviews, resources for writers and fans, and more. Searchable, and browsable by author. Note: "Community" section contains many broken links.
http://www.feministsf.org/
Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Social Issues, Women
Last updated Jan 31, 2007


Filk Frequently Asked Questions view detail comment email this

From "What the heck is filk music?" (for those who don't know what it is) to "Where else can I find filk?" (for those who do know), this FAQ gives information about "the folk music of the science fiction/fantasy fan community." Contains information about filk etiquette, events, the Pegasus Awards, newsgroups, vendors, and more.
http://www.kayshapero.net/filkfaq.htm
Topics: Literature: Fiction, Music, Musical Genres, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment
Last updated Sep 2, 2005


Friends of Arthur Machen view detail comment email this

In some ways Machen can be seen as a British counterpart of H.P. Lovecraft. Both men set many of their stories in their native countrysides, evoking haunting landscapes that bristle with ancient evil. Unlike Lovecraft, Machen thrived in the big city and many of his stories are set in 1890s London as well as the Welsh border country. This site offers a biography, annotated bibliography, and several of his short pieces to read.
http://www.machensoc.demon.co.uk/
Topics: Authors by Region, Literature: Fiction
Last updated Jun 18, 2002


The H.P. Lovecraft Archive view detail comment email this

American writer of horror stories and tales of supernatural fantasy often collectively referred to as the Cthulhu Mythos. Encyclopedic in scope, this site offers an impressive look at the life, writings, characters, and creatures of this master of genre fiction.
http://www.hplovecraft.com/
Topics: Literature: Fiction
Last updated Jun 15, 2002


James Branch Cabell, 1879-1958 view detail comment email this

Devoted to James Branch Cabell, "best known for his controversial 'Jurgen' (1919), one of several ironic fantasies he wrote that took place in Cabell's mythical medieval world of Poictesme (Pwa-tem). 'Jurgen,' laced with erotic overtones, was considered pornographic by some and a trial over its content brought the reclusive writer national fame." Includes a brief biography, a chronology of published works, and related links. From the Department of Special Collections and Archives, Virginia Commonwealth University.
http://www.library.vcu.edu/jbc/speccoll/exhibit/cabell/jbclife.html
Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature: Fiction
Last updated Dec 15, 2003


Locus Online view detail comment email this

"News, Reviews, Resources, and Perspectives of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror." In addition, the site has an extensive directory of links to science fiction and fantasy resources, including authors, other bibliographies, conventions, magazines, publishers, bookstores, organizations, and awards. There is also an index of the print version's Book Received columns from 1984 to date and the contents of anthologies, single-author collections, and other SF magazines.
http://www.locusmag.com/
Topics: Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction
Last updated Sep 19, 2003


One Ring: The Complete Guide to Tolkien Online view detail comment email this

Directory that includes sites on author J.R.R. Tolkien, his Lord of the Rings trilogy and other works, the movies, mailing lists, newsgroups, bibliographies, fan pages, collectable card games, videos, music, organizations, conferences, fonts, family trees, Webrings, and more.
http://onering.virbius.com/index.php
Topics: Authors by Region, Literature: Fiction
Last updated May 28, 2003


Science Fiction and Fantasy (Yahoo) view detail comment email this

Good place to find many of the resources on the Internet for these popular genres.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Humanities/Literature/Genres/Science_Fiction_and_Fantasy/
Topics: Literature: Fiction
Last updated Sep 22, 2001


The Science Fiction and Fantasy Book List Site view detail comment email this

"This site is a comprehensive bibliography of science-fiction and fantasy authors and their books." Includes a list of works for each author, as well as links to official and fan Web sites. Browsable by author, with cross references to pseudonyms.
http://www.sfbooklist.co.uk/
Topics: Literature: Fiction
Last updated Sep 29, 2003


Science Fiction and Fantasy Research Database view detail comment email this

This database contains bibliographic access to tens of thousands of "articles, books, news reports, obituaries, motion picture reviews and other material about science fiction and fantasy. Some coverage of horror, gothic and utopian literature is included." Searchable by author, title, imprint, and subject. From Hal W. Hall, a librarian at the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, Texas A&M University.
http://sffrd.library.tamu.edu/
Topics: Literature: Fiction, Philosophy, Religion
Last updated Sep 22, 2009


Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. (SFWA) view detail comment email this

The Web site for this organization of "over 1200 sf and fantasy writers, artists, editors, and allied professionals" includes links to member authors' Web sites, full-text online fiction, and calendars of public appearances. There is information about the organization's Nebula and other awards and articles about the craft of writing, electronic piracy, publishing and other scams aimed at writers, and ergonomic problems affecting writers.
http://www.sfwa.org/
Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Medical Treatments & Devices, Writing
Last updated Jun 23, 2003


sffworld.com view detail comment email this

This science fiction and fantasy site features short stories; articles; book reviews, excerpts, and synopses; author interviews and profiles; television and movie reviews; and both general and topical discussion forums (including writing, horror, film and TV, games, and art).
http://www.sffworld.com/
Topics: Literature: Fiction
Last updated Nov 13, 2001


Ursula K. Le Guin view detail comment email this

Official website of the science fiction writer. Features biographical information, some essays on writing, a few poems, links to online stories, excerpts from her works, information about her recent works, a calendar of public appearances, and some translations by Le Guin of Gabriela Mistral poems.
http://www.ursulakleguin.com/UKL_info.html
Topics: Authors by Region: United States, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature: Fiction, Notable People
Last updated Sep 4, 2005




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