23 Great Fictional Reference Books
Explore the greatest fictional reference books ever written, from The Dictionary of Imaginary Places to the Star Trek Encyclopedia. Discover curated guides to imaginary worlds, monsters, and sci-fi lore in this essential list for fantasy and science fiction fans.
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The Dictionary of Imaginary Places
by Alberto Manguel
Describes and visualizes over 1,200 magical lands found in literature and film, discussing such exotic realms as Atlantis, Tolkien's Middle Earth, and Oz.
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The Encyclopedia of Monsters
by Jeff Rovin
A guide to more than one thousand beasts, specters, and other monsters, from the Bible's Leviathan to Hollywood's Alien, arranged alphabetically and cross-referenced by subject
