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Alternate historyThe term is used this way in academic and ideological criticism of these genres, as well as by some readers, writers, and editors of these genres. The term is often attributed to Robert A. Heinlein. In his first known use of the term, in editorial material at the front of the 2/8/1947 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, Heinlein used it specifically as a synonym for "science fiction"; in a later piece, he explicitly stated that his use of the term did not include fantasy. Heinlein may have come up with the term himself, but there is one earlier citation a piece in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1889, in reference to Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward 2000–1887. A variation on this term is "speculative literature." "Speculative fiction" is sometimes abbreviated "spec-fic", "specfic", "S-F", "SF", or "sf". The last three abbreviations are also used to refer to "science fiction", so they can lead to confusion. The use of "speculative fiction" in the sense of expressing dissatisfaction with science fiction was popularized in the 1960s and early 1970s by Judith Merril and other writers and editors, in connection with the New Wave movement. It fell into disuse around the mid 1970s. The Internet Speculative Fiction Database contains a broad list of different subtypes. In the 2000s, the term has come into wider use a convenient collective term for a set of genres. Academic journals which publish essays on speculative fiction include Extrapolation, and Foundation.
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1. Think about Interview with Fantasy/Science Fiction Author
October 16, 2009
Barry Maher is the author of “Legend,” a book that has attainted cult status in many science fiction circles.“Legend” is the dark urban fantasy’s answer to “Dune.” The novel will electrify readers, challenging their views on such societal concepts as groupthink and religion.
After reading “Legend”, I had the opportunity to ask Barry Maher about his novel, his work as a consultant, and whether he’ll consider returning to the world of speculative fiction.
Q1: One of the most striking aspects of "Legend" is the remarkable job you did in creating the story's universe. The City, the "Big ... (read more)
Author: durgesh bhat
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2. Dissecting a Bestseller - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
February 27, 2009
by Jenna Cosgrove Every so often, a book breaks out of the normal literary confines and becomes a runaway success. In recent years we have had The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. And the latest in this line, the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer (and all are Speculative Fiction, showing just how appealing the genre is!). Unless you have been living under a proverbial rock for the past 2 years, you will know that Twilight is the story of Bella Swan, a normal teenager who moves to a small town, where she meets and falls in love with a va... (read more)
Author: Tim Edwards
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3. Ecommerce Web Site Development - Fact from Fiction
June 26, 2008
Now, more than any other time since the advent of the Internet, more people are throwing their hat into the Ecommerce ring. While it can't be denied that many people have prospered tremendously in this new commercial forum, the fact remains, that just as with any business venture there is a measure of speculative risk that must be shouldered by any and all new participants. Effective Planning is Crucial Ecommerce Web Site development is where the train leaves the station, in a figurative sense, for all who are entering the world of Internet marketing. You may have built a bett... (read more)
Author: Francene Andreas
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4. Science Fiction Books - the Literature of Ideas
June 16, 2008
Science fiction is the literature of highly creative ideas. By the mid '70s, the genre of science-based ideas had grown. Apart from book, science fictions come in the form of art, television, film, theater and game. Science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition of 'speculative fiction' in organizational or marketing contexts. This is a highly creative works incorporating imaginative elements which is not found in contemporary reality. This includes horror, fantasy and related genres. This kind of books are also used to raise awareness of ecological ideas, narrates dystopia futu... (read more)
Author: Alden Jerry
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