New Scientist magazine has announced that they’ll devote their 15 November 2008 issue to science fiction. Noting the recent death of Arthur C. Clarke, they ask “what does the future hold for science fiction?” Specifically, they say “with maintream literature becoming increasingly speculative and futuristic, is science fiction as a genre dying out?”
To kick off that special issue, and to fill it with more content, they’re asking readers to vote on their favorite sf films and sf books. Three voters will randomly be chosen to win the three best films and books as voted by the readers. To enter your votes, see this page.
And after you’ve told New Scientist which are the best, tell us if you think science fiction really is dying out, or if they’re just trying to sell magazines with doom and gloom? Comments are welcome here on the topic (see below).