History & Criticism

Millions of children across the globe are enjoying the magical adventures of Harry Potter. Are these harmless fantasies or is a sinister spirit lurking beh...

From New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff, the definitive biography of Robin Williams – a compelling portrait of one of America’s most beloved ...

Empire of Dreams is the first definitive look at all of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror films directed by Steven Spielberg, one of the most popul...

In the world of speculative fiction…some of your favorite authors…selected these stories for you to read.24 Award-winning Authors and IllustratorsBonus ...

The creators of MuggleNet.com, the Web's leading Harry Potter fan site, draw on their intimate knowledge of the previous six books in the series, a personal...

Faith Journey Through Fantasy Lands Engages Popular Culture In The Hugely Successful Stories Of Harry Potter, Star Wars, And The Lord Of The Rings. Russell ...

Who was the real Nicholas Flamel? How did the Sorcerer’s Stone get its power? Did J. K. Rowling dream up the terrifying basilisk, the seductive veela, or...

A Collection Of Essays, Most Of Them By Fantasy Writers, On J.r.r. Tolkien And The Influence Of His Work On The Contributors' Own Literary Endeavors. Our Gr...

Lost in Space was the first prime time weekly television series to take viewers into outer space’s strange new alien worlds – something the networks bel...

philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials Trilogy Is Renowned For Its Mystery And Magic. What’s The Truth Behind It All? Is The Golden Compass Actually Based In...