This is a series of filmed lectures about science fiction.

In 1969, James Gunn began producing a series of films featuring prominent science fiction writers and one prominent fan. Through interviews with Gunn as well as some lectures, they tell the story of the SF genre:

Science Fiction Films: A Lecture By Forrest J. Ackerman
Plot in Science Fiction: A Lecture by Poul Anderson
The History of Science Fiction After 1938: A Lecture by Isaac Asimov
Science Fiction and the Mainstream: A Lecture by John Brunner
Theme in Science Fiction: A Discussion Between Gordon Dickson and James Gunn
New Directions in Science Fiction: A Seminar with Harlan Ellison
The Early History of Science Fiction: A Lecture by Damon Knight
The Ideas in Science Fiction: A Lecture by Frederik Pohl
An Interview with Clifford Simak: A Career in Science Fiction
The Early Days of the SF Magazines: An Interview with Jack Williamson

These .VOB files are a direct copy off the DVDs; VLC media player will play these directly at full quality.

A PDF transcript of all lectures is included from the DVDs.

This series was produced by the University of Kansas Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction. If you find this useful, please consider purchasing a copy to support their continued efforts