Encyclopedia of Fantasy & Science Fiction by John Clute (2 Hardcover Book Set)

This two-book Orbit reference set includes The Encyclopedia of Fantasy edited by John Clute and John Grant, first published in 1997, and The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction edited by John Clute and Peter Nicholls, this Orbit edition published in 1999.

Books Included
  • The Encyclopedia of Fantasy – edited by John Clute and John Grant - ISBN 1857233689
  • The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction – edited by John Clute and Peter Nicholls - ISBN 1857238974
From the Blurb

The Encyclopedia of Fantasy is described as the first comprehensive encyclopedia of the fantasy field, covering more than 4,000 entries and over 1 million words. It covers fantasy in literature, film, television, opera, art, and comics, with analysis ranging from early precursors such as Shakespeare and Dante through to Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Ursula K. Le Guin, Peter S. Beagle, Stephen R. Donaldson, and Jostein Gaarder.

The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction is presented as a major expanded reference work, much more than a simple update of the earlier edition. It includes more than 4,300 entries and around 1.2 million words, reflecting changes in science fiction across game worlds, shared worlds, graphic novels, film and TV spin-offs, technothrillers, SF horror, and related imaginative fiction.

Condition
  • Both books are in good overall condition, with light signs of handling and shelf wear.
  • The dust jackets are present and remain clean and presentable overall.
  • The boards are structurally sound.
  • The spines are intact and the bindings remain secure.
  • The pages are clean and legible throughout.
  • No major defects are visible or noted from the provided photos.