This book is arranged by author and includes some thematic entries and special categories, such as science fiction film adaptations, science fiction in rock music, and Philip K. Dick in the mass media. It also includes a history of science fiction and a new definition of the genre, plus lists of award-winners and book club recommendations. Includes a foreword by Christopher Priest, the multiple-award-winning science fiction author (with a major film adaptation of his book, The Prestige, launching at the time of publication).
