Imagined Worlds

Ever thought that science fiction or fantasy isn't for you? Find out about the growth in popularity of speculative fiction genres in recent years, the breadth and depth of books on offer, why some ideas transcend genres and why people love exploring new worlds.

Featured authors:

Phillip Carter

Phillip Carter is the author of the Science Fiction + Comedy series Who Built The Humans?, as well as the short speculative novel The Cosmonaut Who Died Twice. His weird trajectory as an author, comedian, and artist has seen him on Channel 4's Lego Masters, Utah's Wise Guys, Manchester's Bright Club Comedy, and various radio shows and podcasts. When he's not writing, he can be found livestreaming his own custom Minecraft or Lego builds online, chatting to his audience and trying out new material. His solo Sci-Fi comedy show, Awkward Re-entry, lands at the Buxton Fringe this July.

Eliza Chan

Eliza Chan is a Scottish-born speculative…