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elements in Science Fiction could happen, and have changes of technology that we already have, and predict what we could have

fantasy has things that would never happen, its more like a dream, usually always ending happily, nothing to do with advancements in society

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What is the meaning or definition of science fantasy?

Science fantasy is science fiction that contains elements of fantasy. An example of this would be Star Wars, which contains fantasy elements in the form of the Jedi, the Force, etc.


What is pure science fiction?

Science fiction is a very wide genre. There is hard science fiction with chemistry, biology and astronomy. This is your basic Asimov, Clarke, and Pohl. There is social science fiction with sociology and politics. This is your Bradbury's Farenheit 451 and Martian Chronicles. There is adventure science fiction with comic book heroes. There is humorous science fiction such as Douglas Adam's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. There is little doubt that the hard science fiction is pure science fiction but most will differ about the other types.


What is science fiction definition?

Science Fiction is the creation of imaginary stories that are based on extensions of technology (e.g. genetics, robotics, space travel), or on alternate dimensions of existence. Literature and media productions are usually classed as science fiction if they do not exist in a setting (past or present) that conforms to the same physical dimensions and physical laws of the Earth.Some "fantasy" includes elements of Science Fiction, and vice versa. Stories that include magical, spiritual, or metaphysical themes are usually not classified as science fiction.


What does the acronym SWFA stand for?

The acronym SWFA stands for Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America also known as SFWA. The organisation was founded in 1965 Damon Knight in America.


What is a story that combines science and imagination?

Science Fiction.

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What is the magazine Fantasy and Science Fiction about?

The magazine Fantasy & Science Fiction is about all different aspects of Fantasy or Science Fiction. It includes articles written about things like Star Trek.


What has the author Edward L Ferman written?

Edward L. Ferman has written: 'The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1977 (Volume 52, No. 5)' 'The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction, 23rd Series' 'Twenty years of the Magazine of fantasy and science fiction' -- subject(s): Science fiction 'Final stage; the ultimate science fiction anthology' -- subject(s): American Science fiction, Bio-bibliography 'The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, August 1990 (Volume 79, No. 2)' 'The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, March 1980 (Volume 58 No. 3)' 'Once and future tales' -- subject(s): Science fiction 'The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1982 (Volume 62 No. 5)' 'The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction' 'The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction No. 24 (Best from Fantasy & Science Fiction)' 'The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction, 19th Series' -- subject(s): Protected DAISY 'The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, July 1972, Featuring Part 1 of *The Brave Free Men* By Jack Vance (Volume 43, No. 1)' 'Graven Images'


Is Harry Potter fantasy or science fiction?

FANTASY.


How are Genres of fantasy and science-fiction related?

Both are speculative, and fantasy is often considered a sub-genre of Science Fiction.


Why does JK Rowling write science fiction books?

Harry Potter is not exactly science fiction; it is fantasy.Harry Potter is not exactly science fiction; it is fantasy.Harry Potter is not exactly science fiction; it is fantasy.Harry Potter is not exactly science fiction; it is fantasy.


When was Science Fiction Fantasy Short Film Festival created?

Science Fiction Fantasy Short Film Festival was created in 2006.


Was Beasts of the Southern Wild science fiction?

No, you would call it fantasy, not science fiction.


Are vampires science fiction?

Vampires are fantasy, not science fiction. Even sparkly ones.


What has the author Alan Burt Akers written?

Alan Burt Akers has written: 'Werewolves of Kregen [Dray Prescot #33]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, OverDrive 'Manhounds of Antares and Arena of Antares' 'Scorpio Ablaze [Dray Prescot #41]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Seg the Bowman (Dray Prescot #32)' 'Swordships of Scorpio' -- subject(s): Science Fiction, Fiction, Novel 'Witches of Kregen [Dray Prescot #34]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, OverDrive 'Scorpio Reborn [Dray Prescot #38]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Krozair of Kregen [Dray Prescot #14]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'The Tides of Kregen (Dray Prescot No. 12)' 'A Life for Kregen' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Warrior of Scorpio' -- subject(s): OverDrive, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction 'Gangs of Antares [Dray Prescot #45]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Talons of Scorpio (Dray Prescot #30)' 'Armada of Antares' 'Fliers of Antares [Dray Prescot #8]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Armada of Antares (Dray Prescot No. 11)' 'A Victory for Kregen' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Avenger of Antares' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Captive Scorpio' -- subject(s): OverDrive, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction 'The Suns of Scorpio' -- subject(s): Fiction in English 'Fliers of Antares (Dray Prescot No. 8)' 'The Omens of Kregen (Dray Prescot #36)' 'Fires of Scorpio [Dray Prescot #29]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'A Sword for Kregen' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Fires of Scorpio (Dray Prescot # 29 )' 'Warrior of Scorpio' 'Transit To Scorpio' -- subject(s): OverDrive, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Dray Prescot 'Krozair of Kregen (Dray Prescot #14)' 'A Sword for Kregen (Dray Prescot #20)' 'Warlord of Antares [Dray Prescot #37]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Scorpio Drums [Dray Prescot #42]' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Werewolves of Kregen (Dray Prescot #33)' 'Arena of Antares' -- subject(s): Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, OverDrive 'Armada of Antares' -- subject(s): OverDrive, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction


Is the magicians nephew science fiction?

It's consider Science Fiction & Fantasy. In my opinion, it's just Fantasy. A very good one.


Is Eragon science fiction?

Eragon is a work of fantasy rather than science fiction.


Is Matilda science fiction?

Matilda by Roald Dahl is fantasy fiction.