Science fiction is an important part of the literary world, and it’s a genre that has been around for over 100 years. However, there are some science fiction books that have stood the test of time and become classics in their own right. These books are not only entertaining but also thought provoking. Some of…
Science fiction is works of literature, now made mass-media, that speculates the world (or worlds) where real elements are reimagined. Science fiction explores the possibilities of what might be possible in our world or other worlds, and how it would affect us if these things were to become reality. This could be time travel, space…
Gothic science fiction (or gothfic) is a subgenre of science fiction that draws on the conventions and imagery of the Gothic novel, particularly its use of dark fantasy elements such as ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures. The genre has been around for decades, but it was not until the early 1990s that…
Military science fiction (MSF) is a genre of science fiction that deals with military themes and the interaction between humans, aliens, robots or other forms of artificial intelligence, and the military forces. Military science fiction can be categorized as one of two types: Future War SF and Space Opera. The former usually focuses on wars…
Dieselpunk is a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that features diesel-powered vehicles, such as trucks, cars, motorcycles and trains. It’s often associated with the 1930s and 1940s, but it can be set in any time period. Dieselpunk Origins The origins of this genre are rooted in the pulp era of science fiction. In the…
The term “hard science fiction” has been used in various ways over the years, and it’s not always clear what exactly is meant by this phrase. In general, hard SF refers to stories that are set in a future where scientific knowledge is more advanced than today (or at least, as advanced as we know…
Soft Science Fiction (SSF) is a term used to describe a genre of speculative fiction that combines elements of the hard and soft sciences, as well as the social sciences in order to create an imagined future world or society. The term was coined by author David Brin in his book Existence, which he describes…
Apocalyptic and post apocalyptic fiction is a genre of science fiction which deals with the end of the world, or at least its near future. It can be contrasted to other genres such as space opera, military sci fi, cyberpunk, hard SF, etc., in that it features a more realistic view of what may happen…
Space Opera, also known as space fantasy, is a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the exploration and settlement of other worlds. It draws heavily from elements of adventure stories, westerns, sword & sorcery tales, and high-tech military science fiction, with a focus on large scale conflict between human factions in an interstellar setting.…
Steampunk, also known as Steampunk, is a subgenre of speculative fiction that incorporates elements from the Victorian era and other historical periods. It has been described as “a blend of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and horror”. The term steampunk was coined in 1995 by writers Kij Johnson and Michael Moorcock. Steampunk is an umbrella…