Aldiss, Brian W. Trillion Year Spree, Avon Books, 1986.

A history of science fiction. Aldiss places the genesis of the genre in Gothic literature and traces it through late twentieth century literature and film.

Clute, John and Peter Nicholls, eds. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. New York: St. Martin's, 1995.

A carefully compiled reference work.

Olander, Joseph D. Olander and Martin Harry Greenberg, eds. Arthur C. Clarke. New York: Taplinger Publishing Company, 1977.

Nine critical essays by writers, critics, and academicians.

Reid, Robin Anne. Arthur C. Clarke: A Critical Companion.

Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1997.

Provides biographical information about Clarke, analytical readings of Clarke's works, and discusses his place as a preeminent writer of science fiction. Reid also includes an extensive bibliography of Clarke's work.