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Rhondak101
Posted 2012-04-19 11:08 AM (#3183)
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One of the cool librarians at my college just sent me this link.

 http://sf-encyclopedia.com/

 I've only explored a little bit, but it seems like a good site. 

 Rhonda

 

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Scott Laz
Posted 2012-04-19 2:57 PM (#3184 - in reply to #3183)
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Location: Gunnison, Colorado		It's an amazing site! This is the new online version of the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. The first two (paper) editions were published in '79 and '93, and I believe both won Hugo awards, and the third edition is nominated this year. It's over 3 million words, with over 4 million expected by the time all the articles are updated this year. John Clute is the driving force. While it's mostly "factual," it also has a nice critical perspective in pointing out the most important works in the field, and why they're of interest. It's definitely my first stop for SF-related information...
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Rhondak101
Posted 2012-04-19 3:15 PM (#3185 - in reply to #3183)
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Location: SC, USA		Scott, thanks for the info on the Encyclopedia. This will make me want to dig into it faster...if only this semester would end
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dustydigger
Posted 2012-05-29 11:48 AM (#3252 - in reply to #3183)
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Location: UK		That is a great resource.The old print edition was for reference only in the main library 5 miles away,not exactly easy to use.This is wonderful Recently I got the much more lightweight but fascinating The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science fiction by David Pringle for the princely sum of $1.50 at a second hand shop,obviously never been read at all! A great find..
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