Beyond Imagination
As a student, I wrote English reports on science fiction - Buzz Aldrin
Hello English 130 students! This guide was designed to help you locate library resources for your class assignments.
To find background information on the topics of science fiction and fantasy, take a look at the print and electronic books below. Please note when accessing electronic resources outside of the library, you will be asked to enter your student ID and your password, which for the library is your birthdate in the format MMDDYY (April 4, 1999 is 040499).
To find additional resources related to these topics, including more books and articles, explore the categories on the left.
If you find you need more guidance, head over to the Research Help Desk at the GCC Library, where librarians are eager to lend a hand. If you're not on campus, feel free to call us at (818) 240-1000 x5577, or chat with us during our open hours.
We hope to see you in the library one day soon!
Science fiction background information
Critical Survey of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature by Call Number: 809.38762 C934ISBN: 1682172783Publication Date: 2017This title provides descriptions of hundreds of famous and well-regarded works of science fiction and fantasy, summarizing plots and analyzing the works in terms of their contributions to literature.
Language in Science Fiction and Fantasy by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9781441141064Publication Date: 2010- The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction byCall Number: 809.3876 L521LISBN: 0399123253Publication Date: 1979
- The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction: the definitive illustrated guide byCall Number: 016.80883 P957uISBN: 1572152125Publication Date: 1996
Fantasy literature background information
The Encyclopedia of Fantasy by Call Number: Reference 809.38766 E56ISBN: 9780312198695Publication Date: 1999
