Mallory, Michael.

The science fiction universe -- and beyond : Syfy Channel book of sci-fi / introduction by Thomas P. Vitale, Syfy Channel ; text by Michael Mallory. - 256 p. : ill. (chiefly color) ; 32 cm.

Includes index.

Early dreams and nightmares -- Exploration of space -- What have we wrought? -- Space and relative time -- Medium with a message -- A new beginning -- Alternate times, alternate realities -- Aliens among us -- The Science Fiction culture.

The science fiction universe-- and beyond brings a breadth of knowledge, insight, and passion to a century of close encounters, black holes, time travel, distant planets, impossible quests, nuclear war, futuristic technology, inexplicable forces, spaceships, extraordinary monsters, and subterranean societies. Arranged chronologically, it follows the progression of sci-fi over the decades, dealing with a variety of classic films and television shows.

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Science fiction films--History and criticism.
Science fiction television programs--History and criticism.
Science fiction films.
Science fiction television programs.


Criticism, interpretation, etc.

PN 1995.9 / M255s 2012

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