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Reading by Starlight examines how science fiction distinguishes itself as a literary genre through its writing, marketing, and reader reception. Damien Broderick investigates the postmodern self-referentiality embedded in sci-fi narratives, revealing how the genre employs intricate coded language and creates elaborate discursive encyclopaedias that demand active engagement from readers. The book demonstrates that understanding science fiction requires learning the specific codes and vocabularies of imaginary worlds whilst recognising references to other writers' texts. Published by Routledge as part of the Popular Fictions Series, this critical study provides close readings of paradigmatic cyberpunk texts and analyses writings by major SF novelists and theorists, making it essential for anyone seeking to understand the structural and conceptual foundations of science fiction literature and its unique position within postmodern literary movements.

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Explores the postmodern self-referentiality and coded language systems that define science fiction narratives and distinguish the genre from mainstream literature.

Includes detailed close readings of paradigmatic cyberpunk texts, providing practical examples of how postmodern sci-fi operates and communicates with readers.

Part of Routledge's Popular Fictions Series, offering academic rigour and scholarly credibility for literary theory and genre criticism studies.

Analyses writings by established SF novelists and theorists, contextualising individual works within broader theoretical frameworks and literary movements.

Examines the active role readers must play in decoding science fiction's elaborate vocabularies and intertextual references across the genre.

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Release Date
01 December 1994
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22 January 2007

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