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Books and Beyond is a comprehensive four-volume encyclopedia that offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary American literature. Edited by Kenneth Womack, the work provides detailed entries on over 70 diverse literary genres and categories, including cyberpunk, fantasy literature, flash fiction, GLBTQ literature, graphic novels, manga and anime, and zines. Each entry, contributed by experts in the field, includes a definition of the genre, an overview of its history, discussions of trends and themes, and analyses of significant works and authors associated with it. This resource serves as an invaluable tool for understanding the evolving landscape of American literature and the various forms of reading material that have shaped contemporary culture.

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