The encyclopedia of fantasy by john clute and john grant book cover, description, publication history. He was the joint editor with peter nicholls of the encyclopedia of science fiction john grant is the author of many nonfiction books, including the directory of possibilities. Grant is a prolific science fiction and fantasy writer. The encyclopedia of fantasy 1999 edition open library. The encyclopedia of fantasy pdf free download epdf. Editors clute and grant the encyclopedia of science fiction, st. The encyclopedia of fantasy is a 1997 reference work concerning fantasy fiction, edited by john clute and john grant. It is used for various motives including the healing. Martins, 1993 have put together an excellent and highly readable source for fantasy, the first of its kind.
Lundwall, michael scott rohan, brian stableford and lisa tuttle the book was wellreceived on publication. This huge volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of the fantasy. In addition, 1997s the encyclopedia of fantasy edited by john clute and john grant did for fantasy what the sfe did for sf. John, grant, john clute this huge volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of the fantasy field. He is a coeditor of the encyclopedia of science fiction with peter nicholls and of the encyclopedia of fantasy with john grant, as well as writing the illustrated encyclopedia of science fiction, all of which won hugo awards for best. The banner of joan is an epic poem by american writer h. The encyclopedia of fantasy by clute, john edt grant, john edt an important reference source offers a companion to the popular encyclopedia of science fiction, containing more that four thousand entries touching on all aspects of fantasy literature, movies, and art. In 1993, the publication of the encyclopedia of science fiction, edited by john clute and peter nicholls, was immediately hailed as a major literart event. Detective bittenbinder takes issue with john mulaneys standup duration.
Yes, the emphasis is on books and authors but it is the wide range of related topics that makes this a most valuable and informative resource. John grant is the author of more than 70 books, including the critically acclaimed discarded science, corrupted science, and bogus science. Author of strokes, the disinheriting party, look at the evidence, interzone, interzone, scores. The encyclopedia of fantasy has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The encyclopedia of fantasy john clute and john grant 587 20140201 published in 1996 this 1079 page book is currently the best source for information on item concerning fantasy.
The online version appears by kind permission of john clute and john grant, and is primarily intended to clarify references to encyclopedia of fantasy theme or. At awesomebooks we believe that good quality and speed of service is what pleases our customers and according to this we have a product guarantee on all our books. The editors recognize that fantasy cannot be precisely defined though it excludes sf, horror, and the supernatural, so they simply let the entries speak for themselves. Amongst academics, readers and collectors, however, supernatural fiction is often classed as a discrete genre defined by the elimination of horror, fantasy, and elements important to other genres. The book has some shelfwear, corner wear, edgewear delamination, cover creasing. During 1998, it received the hugo award, world fantasy award, and locus award. John grant is author of some seventy books, of which about. Clute s articles on speculative fiction have appeared in various publications since the 1970s. Introduction to the online text encyclopedia of fantasy 1997. The encyclopedia of science fiction edited by john clute and peter nicholls clute, john, 1940view online. Introduction contributors acknowledgements includes 2 isfdb editors abbreviations and symbols the encyclopedia of fantasy includes bibliographic information as well as articles on fantasy related topics. Canadian expatriate john clute was born in toronto in 1940, married judith clute in 1964, and moved to london in 1968.
John clute received the pilgrim award in 1994 for distinguished contributions to the study of science fiction. Martins griffin edition, in english the encyclopedia of fantasy 1999 edition open library. The encyclopedia of fantasy by john clute goodreads. Discarded science, corrupted science, bogus science, denying science and. This digital version of the encyclopedia of fantasy 1997 edited by john clute and john grant was prepared by david langford in 1999 and placed online in october 2012. Introduction, contributors, abbreviations and symbols. John grant is the author of many nonfiction books, including the directory of possibilities. Reviews, 19932003, the encyclopedia of fantasy, the encyclopedia of science fiction john clute open library. Not only does it describe the genre authoritatively, but it redefines it, offering an exciting new analysis of this highly diverse and hugely popular sphere of art. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. Lundwall, michael scott rohan, brian stableford and lisa tuttle.
Without giving ratings, he often hints at what made one either good or bad, which can help you decide whether to see it or not. This price will include the extra charges via usps media rate safely packaged hardcover. The online version appears by kind permission of john clute and john grant, and is primarily intended to clarify references to encyclopedia of fantasy theme or motif entries referenced in the encyclopedia of science fiction. As we updated the sf encyclopedia, we became aware that in several places there were overlaps between the two. Clute s articles on speculative fiction have appeared in various publications since the 1960s.
The term philtre is also used, often specifically for a love potion, supposed to be capable of exciting sexual attraction or love in mythology and literature, a potion is usually made by a magician, dragon, fairy or witch and has magical properties. His reputation as a ghosthunter grew stronger and others began contacting him for investigations and exorcisms. Find link is a tool written by edward betts searching for john clute 158 found 516 total alternate case. The encyclopedia of fantasy book by john clute, john grant. Buy encyclopedia of fantasy new ed by clute, john, grant, john isbn. Its resided for a while in the same electronic format as the sf encyclopedia. The encyclopedia of fantasy by clute, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The encyclopedia of fantasy the encyclopedia of science fiction. Grant, john, 1949boxid ia1675104 camera sony alphaa6300 control. Publication date 1997 topics fantasy fiction encyclopedias publisher. He was the joint editor with peter nicholls of the encyclopedia of science fiction. All hail the science fiction encyclopedia, bringer of.
A huge reference in fine condition in a fine jacket protected in a new archival sleeve. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Quite possibly the most comprehensive reference work on the field ever published. He is a coeditor of the encyclopedia of science fiction with peter nicholls and of the encyclopedia of fantasy with john. He is a coeditor of the encyclopedia of science fiction with peter nicholls and of the encyclopedia of fantasy with john grant, and the illustrated encyclopedia of science fiction. Its resided for a while in the same electronic format as the.
He is a coeditor of the encyclopedia of science fiction with peter nicholls and of the encyclopedia of fantasy with john grant, as well as the illustrated encyclopedia of science fiction, all of which won hugo awards for best non. John clute simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The encyclopedia of fantasy the encyclopedia of science. Third edition 2011current web edited by john clute.
The encyclopedia of fantasy by john clute, clute john and. John grant is author of some seventy books, of which about twentyfive are fiction, including novels like the world, the hundredfold problem, the farenough window and most recently 2008 the dragons of manhattan and leaving fortusa. The encyclopedia of science fiction edited by john clute. There is no definition of sf that excludes fantasy, other than prescriptive definitions so narrow that, were they applied, this encyclopedia would be reduced to ten per cent of its present length. Battletech, beyond fantasy fiction, beyond mars, bibliography of john w. The followup to the monumental the encyclopedia of science fiction by john clute and peter nichols, released in paperback last year. If you want to get more interested in fantasy, but cant pick the good. Please note the disclaimer at the foot of almost every entry. The encyclopedia of fantasy by john clute and john grant. Other contributors include mike ashley, neil gaiman, diana wynne jones, david langford, sam j. John grant is the author of some seventy books, some under other names. John clute and the sf encyclopedia english bookshop. The encyclopedia of fantasy by john clute, john grant. Clute s articles on science fiction have appeared in many publications since the 1960s.
The encyclopedia of fantasy by john clute, john grant, michael ashley, david g. Third edition 2011current web edited by john clute, david langford, peter nicholls and graham sleight. Martins, 1993 have put together an excellent and highly readable source for fantasy, the first. A potion from latin potio drink is a magical type of liquified medicine or drug. Buy encyclopedia of fantasy 1st edition by john clute, john grant isbn. His nonfiction has included the encyclopedia of walt disneys animated characters, the encyclopedia of fantasy with john clute, and a series of books on the misuse and misunderstanding of science. The one genre supernatural fiction appears to embrace in its entirety is the traditional ghost story. The encyclopedia of fantasy was edited in the 1990s by john clute and john grant.
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