This is a series of filmed lectures about science fiction.

In 1969, James Gunn began producing a series of films featuring prominent science fiction writers and one prominent fan. Through interviews with Gunn as well as some lectures, they tell the story of the SF genre:

    Science Fiction Films: A Lecture By Forrest J. Ackerman
    Plot in Science Fiction: A Lecture by Poul Anderson
    The History of Science Fiction After 1938: A Lecture by Isaac Asimov
    Science Fiction and the Mainstream: A Lecture by John Brunner
    Theme in Science Fiction: A Discussion Between Gordon Dickson and James Gunn
    New Directions in Science Fiction: A Seminar with Harlan Ellison
    The Early History of Science Fiction: A Lecture by Damon Knight
    The Ideas in Science Fiction: A Lecture by Frederik Pohl
    An Interview with Clifford Simak: A Career in Science Fiction
    The Early Days of the SF Magazines: An Interview with Jack Williamson

These .VOB files are a direct copy off the DVDs; VLC media player will play these directly at full quality.

A PDF transcript of all lectures is included from the DVDs