“A Pretty Good Year” for Sci-Fi

Sunday 25 September 2011 was the last day of the British Library’s sci-fi exhibition titled - Out Of This World: Science Fiction but not as you know it. It is likely that readers of these pages would have taken the time off to visit the unique summer show.  Tom Hunter, Director of the Arthur C Clarke Award opines that 2011 [...]

Science Fiction Forums

Here is some useful information for new fans and fanatics of sf. There are plenty of forums where you can share all your thoughts on your special interest. Of course you can get to know what others feel about their favourite subject. SFFWorld.com discussion forum What science fiction device would you like to try? discussion [...]

Between SF and Reality

With several exciting happenings in the world of science and technology, you will be simply amazed to hear of more and more instances where science fiction is turning into reality, or nearly so. Just have a look at these tidbits – ‘Science fiction has turned into reality’: Astronomers hail extraordinary discovery of ‘Star Wars’ planet [...]

British science fiction writing

British science fiction and fantasy writing have had their fair share of successful authors. Many have won, or were nominated for several awards, including those initiated by the British Fantasy Society. Going by the growing fan base for authors of the fantasy-horror genre, also called ‘speculative fiction’, science fiction novels, novelettes, short stories and essays are here [...]