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31 primary works • 31 total works

Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and Religion in The Matrix

by Glenn Yeffeth

3.88 · 560 Ratings · 33 Reviews · published 2003 · 23 editions

This thought-provoking examination of The Matrix e…

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Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Television Show

by Glenn Yeffeth

4.10 · 1323 Ratings · 53 Reviews · published 2003 · 8 editions

This collection of irreverent and surprising essay…

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Five Seasons of Angel: Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Vampire

by Glenn Yeffeth

4.06 · 405 Ratings · 14 Reviews · published 2004 · 7 editions

In this thoughtful, witty look at the acclaimed "B…

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Stepping through the Stargate: Science, Archaeology and the Military in Stargate SG1

by P.N. Elrod

3.88 · 76 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2004 · 3 editions

Explore the Stargate SG-1 universe as never before…

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Finding Serenity: Anti-Heroes, Lost Shepherds and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon's Firefly

by Jane Espenson

4.05 · 2360 Ratings · 123 Reviews · published 2005 · 1 edition

Firefly’s early demise left fans with a deep sense…

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The Anthology at the End of the Universe: Leading Science Fiction Authors on Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

by Glenn Yeffeth

3.85 · 136 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 2005 · 6 editions

Every aspect of the science fiction classic The Hi…

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The War of the Worlds: Fresh Perspectives on the H.G. Wells Classic

by H.G. Wells

3.94 · 31 Ratings · 2 editions

H.G. Wells has been called the father of science f…

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Alias Assumed: Sex, Lies and SD-6

by Kevin Weisman

3.75 · 53 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2005 · 2 editions

The hit television show Alias has developed a devo…

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Navigating the Golden Compass: Religion, Science & Daemonology in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

by Glenn Yeffeth

3.39 · 67 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2005 · 5 editions

Contributors with backgrounds in philosophy, theol…

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Farscape Forever! Sex, Drugs and Killer Muppets

by Glenn Yeffeth

3.83 · 96 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 2005 · 7 editions

Science fiction and fantasy authors analyze every …

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Totally Charmed: Demons / Whitelighters / Power of Three

by Jennifer Crusie

3.72 · 79 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2005 · 4 editions

From Cole's downfall and Phoebe's somewhat questio…

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Revisiting Narnia: Fantasy, Myth and Religion in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles

by Shanna Caughey

3.49 · 43 Ratings · 7 Reviews · published 2005 · 8 editions

Theologians, psychologists, academics, feminists, …

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King Kong Is Back! An Unauthorized Look at One Humongous Ape!

by David Brin

3.86 · 14 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2005 · 2 editions

** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED ** Kong fans will go ba…

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Mapping the World of Harry Potter: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Explore the Bestselling Series of All Time

by Mercedes Lackey

4.31 · 2674 Ratings · 57 Reviews · published 2005 · 7 editions

With up-to-date information through book six in th…

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Star Wars on Trial

by David Brin

3.66 · 416 Ratings · 57 Reviews · published 2006 · 9 editions

Debates on the authenticity of the Star Wars franc…

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The Man from Krypton: A Closer Look at Superman

by Glenn Yeffeth

3.76 · 75 Ratings · 11 Reviews · published 2006 · 8 editions

Leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the…

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Boarding the Enterprise: Transporters, Tribbles, and the Vulcan Death Grip in Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek

by David Gerrold

3.79 · 113 Ratings · 24 Reviews · published 2006 · 8 editions

With a new introduction from David Gerrold and aft…

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The Battle for Azeroth: Adventure, Alliance, And Addiction Insights into the World of Warcraft

by Bill Fawcett

3.54 · 48 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2006 · 1 edition

Aimed at dedicated fans of the role playing game W…

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Getting Lost: Survival, Baggage, and Starting Over in J. J. Abrams' Lost

by Orson Scott Card

3.22 · 82 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 2006 · 6 editions

** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED ** Theories abound abo…

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James Bond in the 21st Century: Why We Still Need 007

by Glenn Yeffeth

3.24 · 33 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2006 · 6 editions

The staying power of the world's most dashing secr…

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Earth's Last Days: Apocalypse, Prophecy and Salvation in Left Behind

by Vox Day

3.33 · 15 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 1 edition

This book was never published. Should be deleted.

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Webslinger: Unauthorized Essays on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman

by Gerry Conway

3.78 · 37 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2007 · 7 editions

** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED ** The tangled web of v…

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Through the Wardrobe: Your Favorite Authors on C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia

by Herbie Brennan

4.08 · 155 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 2008 · 8 editions

Why is Prince Caspian the Ultimate Teenager? What …

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Demigods and Monsters: Your Favorite Authors on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series

by Rick Riordan

3.85 · 6086 Ratings · 273 Reviews · published 2008 · 22 editions

Released just before the March 2013 feature film P…

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Mind-Rain: Your Favorite Authors on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies Series

by Scott Westerfeld

3.71 · 461 Ratings · 45 Reviews · published 2007 · 6 editions

Set in a future where cosmetic surgery is a requir…

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A New Dawn: Your Favorite Authors on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series

by Ellen Hopkins

3.85 · 1035 Ratings · 56 Reviews · published 2008 · 7 editions

Fans of the literary phenomenon known as the Twili…

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Secrets of the Dragon Riders: Your Favorite Authors on Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle

by James A. Owen

3.73 · 97 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 2008 · 8 editions

Who wouldn't want to be a Dragon Rider? Especially…

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So Say We All: Collected Thoughts and Opinions on Battlestar Galactica

by Richard Hatch

3.70 · 100 Ratings · 18 Reviews · published 2006 · 2 editions

The science-fiction television series Battlestar G…

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Halo Effect: An Unauthorized Look at the Most Successful Video Game of All Time

by Glenn Yeffeth

3.96 · 26 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2007 · 9 editions

Halo Effect is an unauthorized collection of essay…

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Flirting with Pride and Prejudice: Fresh Perspectives on the Original Chick-Lit Masterpiece

by Jennifer Crusie

4.00 · 775 Ratings · 86 Reviews · published 2005 · 7 editions

One of fiction's most well-loved novels, this 19th…

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What Would Sipowicz Do? Race, Rights and Redemption in NYPD Blue

by Glenn Yeffeth

4.09 · 11 Ratings · published 2004 · 6 editions

Taking an entertaining, intelligent look at the cu…

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Smart Pop Series

Shelve Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and Religion in The Matrix

Shelve Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Television Show

Shelve Five Seasons of Angel: Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Vampire

Shelve Stepping through the Stargate: Science, Archaeology and the Military in Stargate SG1

Shelve Finding Serenity: Anti-Heroes, Lost Shepherds and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon's Firefly

Shelve The Anthology at the End of the Universe: Leading Science Fiction Authors on Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Shelve The War of the Worlds: Fresh Perspectives on the H.G. Wells Classic

Shelve Alias Assumed: Sex, Lies and SD-6

Shelve Navigating the Golden Compass: Religion, Science & Daemonology in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Shelve Farscape Forever! Sex, Drugs and Killer Muppets

Shelve Totally Charmed: Demons / Whitelighters / Power of Three

Shelve Revisiting Narnia: Fantasy, Myth and Religion in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles

Shelve King Kong Is Back! An Unauthorized Look at One Humongous Ape!

Shelve Mapping the World of Harry Potter: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Explore the Bestselling Series of All Time

Shelve Star Wars on Trial

Shelve The Man from Krypton: A Closer Look at Superman

Shelve Boarding the Enterprise: Transporters, Tribbles, and the Vulcan Death Grip in Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek

Shelve The Battle for Azeroth: Adventure, Alliance, And Addiction Insights into the World of Warcraft

Shelve Getting Lost: Survival, Baggage, and Starting Over in J. J. Abrams' Lost

Shelve James Bond in the 21st Century: Why We Still Need 007

Shelve Earth's Last Days: Apocalypse, Prophecy and Salvation in Left Behind

Shelve Webslinger: Unauthorized Essays on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman

Shelve Through the Wardrobe: Your Favorite Authors on C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia

Shelve Demigods and Monsters: Your Favorite Authors on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series

Shelve Mind-Rain: Your Favorite Authors on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies Series

Shelve A New Dawn: Your Favorite Authors on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series

Shelve Secrets of the Dragon Riders: Your Favorite Authors on Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle

Shelve So Say We All: Collected Thoughts and Opinions on Battlestar Galactica

Shelve Halo Effect: An Unauthorized Look at the Most Successful Video Game of All Time

Shelve Flirting with Pride and Prejudice: Fresh Perspectives on the Original Chick-Lit Masterpiece

Shelve What Would Sipowicz Do? Race, Rights and Redemption in NYPD Blue