Sci Fi
Sci Fi, short for Science Fiction, covers a whole range of fascinating themes often inspired by scientific concepts taken to the limits of the imagination.
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Many Sci Fi stories deal with space travel, aliens, robots, time travel and speculation about future societies. For a short introduction to Sci Fi novels and movies please see the following sections.
Sci Fi Novels
One of the earliest Sci Fi novels is Frankenstein (1818) by Mary Shelley in which a scientist creates a monster pieced together from various body parts.
Well known Sci Fi classics from the late 19th century include Journey To The Center Of The Earth (1864) by Jules Verne and The War of the Worlds (1898) by H. G. Wells.
The Golden Age of Science Fiction from the early 1940s through the 1950s marked the coming of age of the Sci Fi genre.
One of the most prolific Sci Fi authors is Isaac Asimov who immortalized the Three Laws of Robotics in his collection of short stories I, Robot (1950) and explored space travel in his Foundation Trilogy (1951-1953).
For more Sci Fi novels please visit our Top Sci Fi Novels list.
Sci Fi Movies
Sci Fi has inspired film makers from the early days of silent cinema and is now the number one blockbuster genre.
The very first Sci Fi movie ever made is A Trip to the Moon (1902) by Georges Méliès, a short silent Sci Fi movie that amazed audiences of the time with its innovative use of special effects.
The best Sci Fi movies combine stunning visual effects with fast paced action and intense human interaction.
Some classic Sci Fi movies that defined the genre are Metropolis (1927) by Fritz Lang, 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by Stanley Kubrick, the Star Wars Trilogy (1977 - 1983) by George Lucas, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) by Steven Spielberg.
For more Sci Fi movies please visit our Top Sci Fi Movies list.