The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction, run by @jessesheidlower
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OK, OK, someone had to do it. Here's a new entry, from 1971– (guns) and 1995– (beam weapons), including a quote from @doctorow from a copy of a book he inscribed to the @internetarchive!
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Africanfuturism,” a term coined by @Nnedi Okorafor to describe Africa-centered science fiction—has been added to the Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction (@SFdictionary) as a noun. Tap link for all the exciting details.
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The online sci-fi dictionary is a treasure trove of words related to fantasy and science fiction.
@jessesheidlower brings @MichaelRosenYes up to speed with current parlance in the SF world.
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A very deep dive into @andyweirauthor's Project Hail Mary and the linguistics of science fiction, with much input from linguist Betty Birner
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New episode about the greatest dictionary in the galaxy! It's the Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction, and joining us is lexicographer and editor @jessesheidlower.
Wherever you get your pods.
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Many thanks to @LibraryJournal for naming the @SFdictionary one of the best free resources of the year!
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I love librarians too, so we're even!
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The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction is here to help you learn more about all the sci-fi terms you love, you nerd. trib.al/DKpmbRY