Sophie Masson, New Englander
'This book . . . is an excellent and interesting resource, with alphabetical listings of writers and their works, plus essays on various topics, such as indigenous mythology, dark fantasy, sf and f magazines, and much more. Highly recommended.' -

Sophie Masson, The Australian
'As the first and only guide of its kind to be published in Australia, it is the perfect handbook for anyone interested in Australian speculative fiction of all kinds. Whether one is new to the genre and is seeking some guidance or an old hand checking what has been included, or simply interested in a general anthropological sort of way, there's much to detain and interest the reader. . . a landmark in Australian literary history and publishing.' -

John Marsden, Herald Sun
'. . . remarkably comprehensive and astonishingly up-to-date, with lots of fascinating little essays.' -

Kerry White, bookphilenewsletter
'Worth purchasing for the feature articles on early Australian SF and fantasy, comics, radio, television, dark fantasy and feminism alone, but one gets so much more. . . Useful and entertaining, this has appeal beyond a specialist readership.' -

Book Description
Science fiction and fantasy are among the most popular of all literary genres, but until now Australia has had no work that records the depths and significance of its contribution. This unique and comprehensive book will become the standard reference for students, both Australian and international, of the rapidly-growing genre of Australian science fiction and fantasy. Entries cover authors, book and story titles, important fanzines, important sub-genres and works published electronically. It categorises works for adults, young adults and children and includes essays and articles by distinguished Australian scholars and writers in the field.

About the Author
Paul Collins has published stories in over 150 magazines and anthologies. His published books include The Government in Exile (a short story collection), The Wizard's Torment, and Strange Fruit. A former editor of Void magazine, he is also a highly regarded writer and nurturer of new talent in his chosen genre.