Books Quote by James M. Corkill

Science fiction and fantasy is a kind of literature that embodies the highest aspirations of the human race.

— Harlan Ellison

“Science fiction and fantasy literature has always been defined by tales of heroism. It is meant to represent humanity at our very best, willing…

— Mira Grant

One of the most interesting things about science fiction and fantasy is the way that the genres can offer different perspectives on matters to…

— Tansy Rayner Roberts

When people ask me to define science fiction and fantasy I say they are the literatures that explore the fact that we are toolmakers…

— Nalo Hopkinson

Science-fiction balances you on the cliff. Fantasy shoves you off.

— Ray Bradbury

“Fiction is a vehicle to escapism. But fantasy, in my opinion, is escapism in its most vibrant and enchanting form.”

— S.J. Pierce

“Writing fiction feels like an adventurous act, nudging aside reality a word at a time.”

— James Van Pelt

“Science fiction and fantasy, though they seem to be about the future or fictional worlds, are always at their core really about the problems…

— John Joseph Adams

Part of the particular interest and beauty of science fiction and fantasy: writer and reader collaborate in world-making.

— Ursula K. Le Guin

“I define science fiction as the art of the possible. Fantasy is the art of the impossible. Science fiction, again, is the history of…

— Ray Bradbury

“Science fiction is the one literature that deals with today's reality - that provides a basis for discussion and understanding of the complex events…

— Biggle

One might say that the novel is the genre that most predisposes one to a profound insight into the tremendous life around us, instead…

— Mikhail Sholokhov