The Dictionary of Science Fiction Places
- ISBN-10
- 0739401955
- ISBN-13
- 9780739401958
- Category
- Imaginary places in literature
- Pages
- 384
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Author
- Brian M. Stableford
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