Geneology of Science Fiction
Robert Drake on July 23, 2009 in Reading for Writers, Writing Tools/AdviceIo9 published (about a month ago, what can I say, I’m working on a backlog), an article on the novels that originated their own science fiction sub genres. A few are obvious ones (Neuromancer and Cyberpunk, Frankenstein and Gothic Science Fiction.) Others are a bit more obscure, at least as far as my experience.
As expected the comments are filled with suggestions on alternate books to fill the various categories. Interesting stuff!
Worth reading is the link to the ‘cranky essay’ looking further in cyberpunk. (Relinked here.)
I am unable to completely see it from your end in all my honesty. maybe it is since i’m actual new in this field but I will continue reading and send you an email when I’ve a handful of questions if you don’t mind?