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Presented in an arresting blend of incisive text, infographic timelines, and stunning photographs, each chronologically arranged entry features an entertaining overview written by a science fiction expert, plus: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e The lifespan of sci-fi creations, for example, from book to movie to television series \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Other key media, such as comics, graphic novels, video games, manga, where appropriate \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Film and television stills, book and comic covers, and other archive material. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Larger franchises -- such as \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe War of the Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e -- feature lavish spreads of photographs illustrating how they have evolved from black-and-white beginnings to big-budget blockbusters. 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