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Major figures and seminal works

Edgar Allan Poe [r]: (1809–1849) American poet, short story writer, playwright, editor, critic, essayist, and one of the most prominent figures in the American Romantic Movement in literature. ^[e]
Jules Verne [r]: (1828-1905) French author and science-fiction pioneer, some of whose novels involved travel through outer space and under water before technology had made these possible, and whose work has been widely translated and made into a number of films. ^[e]
- Journey to the Center of the Earth A pioneering science-fiction novel written, by Jules Gabriel Verne, in 1864.
- From the Earth to the Moon A pioneering science-fiction novel written in 1865.
- Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea A pioneering science-fiction novel written in 1869.
H.G. Wells [r]: (1866–1946) English author best known for his pioneering science-fiction novels; wrote The Time Machine. ^[e]
Hugo Gernsback [r]: (1884–1967) Highly influential magazine editor, particularly in the science-fiction field, which he helped create, as well as an inventor and entrepreneur. ^[e]

John W. Campbell [r]: Editor of Astounding Science Fiction, later Analog, from September, 1937, until his death in 1971, perhaps the seminal figure in the field. ^[e]
George Lucas [r]: American film director and movie-technique pioneer. Creator of the Star Wars story and universe. ^[e]
Gene Roddenberry [r]: American producer and author best remembered as the creator of the Star Trek television series and its universe. ^[e]
Steven Spielberg [r]: Academy Award-winning American film producer and director known for his work across many genres. ^[e]

Isaac Asimov [r]: (1920-92) American chemist and prolific author, especially of science fiction. ^[e]
Ray Bradbury [r]: (born August 22 1920) An American writer of novels, essays and short stories, particularly on topics in fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery. ^[e]
Arthur C. Clarke [r]: (1917-2008) British futurist and author of science fiction. ^[e]
Philip K. Dick [r]: (1928-1982) American author of science-fiction stories and novels ^[e]
Robert A. Heinlein [r]: (1907–88) American author of science fiction; wrote Stranger in a Strange Land. ^[e]
Fred Hoyle [r]: English-born 20th-century astronomer and author of science fiction. ^[e]
Madeleine L'Engle [r]: Award-winning American author (1918-2007) known for writing in the science fiction, fantasy and Christian literature genres and particularly noted for her work for young adults. ^[e]
- A Wrinkle in Time
Jack Vance [r]: (1916 – 2013) American writer of science fiction, fantasy, and mysteries who achieved cult-like status. ^[e]
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