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Curtis Saxton's Star Wars Technical Commentaries is a deep-dive analytical resource dedicated to the science, physics, and technology depicted in the Star Wars universe. Fans of hard sci-fi worldbuilding will find detailed technical breakdowns of ships, weapons, and the internal logic of George Lucas's galaxy.

BBR is a UK-based online catalogue specializing in independently published science fiction, fantasy, and horror books, magazines, and more from small and independent presses. Visitors can browse by author, search for rare titles, and order hard-to-find works from a broad roster of SF/fantasy luminaries including Philip K. Dick, William Gibson, Michael Moorcock, and many others.

BDFI is a comprehensive French-language database indexing science fiction, fantasy, and imaginaire book collections and publishers, organized alphabetically for easy browsal. Collectors and authors are invited to contribute scans, corrections, and anecdotes, making it a collaborative reference for French SF/F publishing history.

The home base of David Langford, Hugo Award-winning science fiction critic and longtime editor of the renowned SF newsletter Ansible, with archived issues stretching back to 2001. Visitors will find witty commentary on the SF field, book reviews, convention news, and Thog's Masterclass, a beloved collection of gloriously bad prose from published fiction.

Andrew May's dedicated reference site covers Astounding Science Fiction magazine from its golden era of July 1939 to September 1960, celebrating editor John W. Campbell's legendary run and the writers he championed including Asimov, Heinlein, and Van Vogt. Visitors will find a comprehensive story index, factual articles on topics like SF prophecy and British reprint editions, and deep-dive pieces on pulp fiction history.

Terminus Trantor, created by Juan José Parera, is a comprehensive Spanish-language database dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, and horror literature, cataloging authors, publishers, collections, awards, and volumes. Visitors can browse or search by author, genre, year, and publisher, and even find authorized texts and downloadable content, making it an invaluable reference for fans of speculative fiction in Spanish.

REACH THE CAWSMOS is a mysterious personal site with a cosmic, otherworldly theme and hints of horror content scattered throughout its pages. The site warns visitors about horror elements and recommends Desktop Firefox for the best experience, suggesting a carefully crafted visual presentation.

The Locus Index to Science Fiction is a comprehensive bibliographic reference compiled by Charles N. Brown and William G. Contento, covering science fiction publications from 1984 through 2007 with additional indexes for anthologies, collections, and genre magazines. It also includes indexes for crime fiction, mystery short fiction, and pulp adventure magazines, making it an invaluable research tool for fans and scholars of speculative fiction.

Planet Magazine is an online publication dedicated to science fiction and fantasy, serving readers who want curated SF and fantasy content in a magazine format. Its focused subject matter and dedicated genre coverage make it a notable destination for fans of speculative fiction.

The Selvan is a richly imagined fantasy and speculative biology worldbuilding project featuring original lore, magic systems, and cosmic storytelling. Regularly updated with new content, this site chronicles the universe of the Selvan with a dark, star-themed aesthetic and creative world-building depth.