[LMB] Science fiction dying out?

[Ed Burkhead]

James wrote:
> Are we talking SF in a narrow sense or a broad one? Is LORD 
> OF THE RINGS SF or are we talking only material that might 
> plausibly show up in Analog, like DRAGON RIDERS OF PERN?

The bookstore owner seemed to think that fantasy was a lot stronger and was
maintaining its strength.

My personal preference is strongly toward SF though I do enjoy the best of
non-formulaeic fantasy, too.

Ed