Spatialities of Speculative Fiction: Re-Mapping Possibilities, Philosophies, and Territorialities

This book explores science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels using a conceptual toolkit of the ten duties of speculative fiction, demonstrating the value of speculation in visualizing Anthropocene futures. It presents insights into how novels produce geographical knowledge about the world, using both literal maps and figurative counter-mappings to comment upon and shape futures. The book covers areas of literature and para-literature associated with the fantastic and looks at works of fantasy and horror. It is intended for both academic and practitioner audiences and for people interested in producing scholarly commentary and writing speculative fiction.

Format: Hardback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the realm of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels, employing a conceptual toolkit of the ten duties of speculative fiction. Building upon previous work in the field of geography, it aims to showcase the significance of speculation in envisioning Anthropocene futures. The book offers valuable insights into how novels generate specific geographical knowledge about the world, encompassing spatialities, and how they employ both literal maps and figurative counter-mappings to comment upon and shape futures.

This book extends beyond the realm of science fiction alone. It encompasses various literary and para-literary genres associated with the fantastic, including fantasy and horror. The book posits the intersections between these three categories of fantastic literature as the most fruitful in terms of its navigational framework, namely, spatiality.

Through a critical examination of a selection of key works of speculative fiction, the book explores how science-fictional and fantastic narratives are spatialized through both conceptual and literal mappings. This exploration aims to provide valuable insights for both academic scholars and practitioners engaged in the study and production of speculative fiction. Additionally, the book is of interest to individuals who have a passion for both creating scholarly commentary on works of speculative fiction and for writing their own speculative fiction novels.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032056432