The Female Man Resources

WEBSITES

The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction

Want to do a little background reading on Joanna Russ? Her entry in the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction is a great place to start.

The Internet Speculative Fiction Database (ISFD)

For a comprehensive bibliography of Joanna Russ's works, look no further than the ISFD.

The EMP Museum

In 2013, Joanna Russ was inducted into the EMP Museum's Hall of Fame—yet another sign of her total awesomeness.

ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA): In Memoriam

A short testament to Joanna Russ's life and legacy, posted after her death on April 29, 2011.

The New York Times: Obituary

Check out this warm testament to Joanna Russ's life and literary legacy.

Interview with Samuel R. Delaney

In which Joanna Russ chats about science fiction, feminism, and how much she loves Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

AUDIO

Galactic Suburbia Podcast in Honor of Joanna Russ

Here's a podcast hosted by three women with a lot of smart things to say about science fiction. In this episode, they commemorate Joanna Russ's legacy by discussing three of her most well-known texts: The Female Man, "When It Changed," and How to Suppress Women's Writing. (Warning: Podcast contains some inappropriate language—but not much.)

IMAGES

Just Joanna

Here's the woman herself.

Just… Another Joanna

Is it Joanna Russ, or Joanna the character?

Beacon Fiction Edition of The Female Man

'Cause who doesn't love a field full of red pumps and martinis?

Bantam Book Edition of The Female Man

Check out the novel's raciest cover.

The Women's Press Edition of The Female Man

Hmm, there seems to be some symbolism happening here.

The SF Masterworks Edition of The Female Man

Probability travel, or ladies' Ouija night?