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Jules Verne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Thomas More, Sir Francis Bacon, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and other writers are often considered early contributors to science fiction.
Science Fiction Classics Gallery of Books
Science Fiction allows us to imagine what could be--in science and technology. This genre of fiction pushes the boundaries of our imagination, helping us to question what is possible. But, it also helps us to come to terms with the moral issues of many of the controversial issues of our times: life and death, cloning, artificial and alien existence, individuality, alienation, bioengineering, and …
Adams, Douglas
Douglas Adams is known for his science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Classics in Science Fiction
They are the stories about space, other worlds, the future, and ourselves. Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and other writers created the earliest works in science fiction.
Sci-Fi / Fantasy
"Julia Houston started watching Star Trek at birth and loves all five incarnations, was totally hooked on Lost in Space as a child, has read all the Narnia books several times, saw StarWars when she was twelve and felt like God had made a movie just for her, and general reads/watches any and all things sci-fi or fantasy."
Science Fiction Classics Gallery of Books
Science Fiction allows us to imagine what could be--in science and technology. This genre of fiction pushes the boundaries of our imagination, helping us to question what is possible. But, it also helps us to come to terms with the moral issues of many of the controversial issues of our times: life and death, cloning, artificial and alien existence, individuality, alienation, bioengineering, and beyond. Explore space and the interior of the human body. Here's a gallery of books.
The Complete War of the Worlds
H.G. Wells published "The War of the Worlds" in 1898. He created his work at the perfect time, in the perfect place. This book provides the complete history of "The War of the Worlds," from its first serialization in 1897 through its many versions: comic books, radio, film, stage, and even computer games.
ThinkGeek Books
Take a look at Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Neuromancer, etc.

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