Science-fictionthumb|Amazing Stories, premier magazine de science-fiction américain. La science-fiction est un genre narratif, principalement littéraire (littérature et bande dessinée), cinématographique et vidéo-ludique. Comme son nom l'indique, elle consiste à raconter des fictions reposant sur des progrès scientifiques et techniques obtenus dans un futur plus ou moins lointain (il s'agit alors également d'anticipation), parfois dans un passé fictif ou dans un univers parallèle au nôtre.
Speculative fictionSpeculative fiction is an umbrella category of fiction that, in its broadest sense, encompasses all the genres that depart from realism, or imitating ordinary reality, such as in the context of supernatural, futuristic, and other imaginative realms. This catch-all genre thus includes, but is not limited to, science fiction, fantasy, horror, superhero fiction, alternate history, utopian and dystopian fiction, and supernatural fiction, as well as combinations thereof (for example, science fantasy).
Non-fictionNon-fiction (or nonfiction) is any document or media content that attempts, in good faith, to convey information only about the real world, rather than being grounded in imagination. Non-fiction typically aims to present topics objectively based on historical, scientific, and empirical information. However, some non-fiction ranges into more subjective territory, including sincerely held opinions on real-world topics.
Genre fictionGenre fiction, also known as formula fiction or popular fiction, is a term used in the book-trade for fictional works written with the intent of fitting into a specific literary genre in order to appeal to readers and fans already familiar with that genre. A number of major literary figures have written genre fiction. John Banville publishes crime novels as Benjamin Black, and both Doris Lessing and Margaret Atwood have written science fiction.
Outline of science fictionThe following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to science fiction: Science fiction – a genre of fiction dealing with the impact of imagined innovations in science or technology, often in a futuristic setting. Exploring the consequences of such innovations is the traditional purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas". Science fiction Definitions of science fiction: Science fiction includes such a wide range of themes and subgenres that it is notoriously difficult to define.
Magazine de science-fictionvignette|291x291px| Une couverture d'Imagination, un magazine de science-fiction en 1956 vignette|291x291px|Métal Hurlant n°3, illustration Jean Solé Un magazine de science-fiction est une publication qui propose principalement de la science-fiction, soit sous forme de publication périodique sur support papier ou sur Internet. Les magazines de science-fiction présentaient traditionnellement de la fiction spéculative sous forme de nouvelle, de roman court ou de roman (généralement sérialisé) ; des formats qui sont toujours utilisés de nos jours.
Fiction historiqueLa fiction historique est un genre de fiction qui situe le récit dans le cadre historique précis d'un passé proche ou lointain. Le genre de la fiction historique s'est développé sur plusieurs supports : roman historique, bande dessinée historique, film historique, séries télévisées, jeux de société et jeux vidéo. Des exemples connus de fictions historiques sont le roman La part de l'autre, Sinouhé l'Égyptien, la bande dessinée L'Épervier ou le film Meurtre dans un jardin anglais.
