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Essay on Science Fiction
http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/20/20_scifi1.html

Nice essay on Fantasy Films
http://www.filmsite.org/fantasyfilms.html

Wikipedia definition of Science Fiction
Very nice and very in depth explanation of science fiction, its history and branches
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction

Science Fiction Citations - project launched by the OED to find the earliest citations and definitive meanings of sci-fi words. Users can submit examples of the usage of these words.
http://www.jessesword.com/SF/sf_citations.shtml

Take the science fiction quiz - test your scifi knowledge

Forrest J Ackerman's Wide Webbed World
Visit Mr. Science Fiction's on-line Ackermuseum of sci-fi, fantasy and horror film treasures collected by the former editor of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, creator of Vampirella.
http://www.best.com/~4forry/

A Brief History of Science Fiction & Pulp Magazines
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SCIENCE FICTION & PULP MAGAZINES The first "pulp magazine" has not actually been identified per se, but it probably appeared in the 1880's. Some authorities claim that the first...
www.stationlink.com/pulpdom/pulphist.html

Science Fiction as a Genre in Adolescent Literature
Science Fiction as a Genre in Adolescent Literature By Ken Keesee Introduction Science fiction is similar to fantasy in that it is set in worlds that generally do not correspond to present realities....
falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/sciencefiction.htm

Allexperts Science Fiction Books Q&A
Have a question about Science fiction books? This is the all experts section on the subject.
www.allexperts.com/getExpert.asp?Category=2157

Definitions of what Science Fiction is and is not

Feature | The Essential Science Fiction Library
What is science fiction? What distinguishes it from other types of fiction?
www.januarymagazine.com/features/essentialSF.html

Nice Website about science fiction
http://www.jahsonic.com/SF.html

Science Fiction Timeline site
http://www.chronology.org/