The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies: From 1897 to Present
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The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Movies: From 1897 to Present
Call Number: +REF PN1995.9 .S26 H38 2001
Recommended by: Amanda Watson, Reference and Instruction Intern
Science fiction fans and novices alike will find this encyclopedia worth browsing. Part reference work and part highly opinionated movie review source, this book offers an overview of the genre, with entries on famous and not-so-famous movies. Those looking for movie recommendations will find plenty, and those who already know the genre inside and out will get a kick out of author C.J. Henderson's reviews ("Watching people fall off the couch when the big dance number comes can make this one worth seeing," reads a typical entry). Appendices include a list of science fiction movies adapted from literary works and a survey of science fiction at the Oscars.
