Contacting the catalogue project
We welcome editorial correspondence from readers, researchers, and rights holders. The Classic Science Fiction Archive is maintained by a small editorial team, and your reports help us keep the catalogue accurate and accessible.
When to Write
You may wish to contact us about:
- Metadata corrections — inaccurate title, author, or publication date.
- Category placement — a work that seems misclassified among sections such as Space Future, Machines Invention, Other Worlds, or Social Speculation.
- Source link or catalogue issues — If a Project Gutenberg source link is unavailable, or if a catalogue page contains a broken link or display problem, please let us know.
- Accessibility problems — difficulty using the site or its ebooks with assistive technology.
- Privacy questions — concerns about data handling or the information we collect.
- Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a title is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction or if you hold rights that may be affected.
- General editorial observations — suggestions, context, or background notes for any of our editions, such as The Hairy Ones — Text and Context, Mind Stealers of Pluto — Reading Companion, or Queen of the Blue World — Background and Themes.
We also appreciate hearing about reading experiences that reveal something new about a story's themes or historical context. Observations about the way an edition's introduction frames a particular concept, or how a narrative reflects the scientific understanding of its era, can enrich future editorial work.
What to Include
To help us address your message efficiently, please include:
- The exact page URL where the issue appears.
- The full title of the ebook (e.g., Doctor Universe — Edition Insights, Stellar Showboat — Context and Discussion).
- If relevant, the Project Gutenberg source link associated with the ebook.
- Your device or browser name and version, if relevant.
- A clear description of the observed problem.
- Any supporting rights information you hold, if your message concerns copyright.
If you are writing about a specific edition, such as Captain Chaos — Context and Discussion or Venus Enslaved — Inside the Classic, mentioning the edition's distinctive features can help us locate the exact material you refer to. For accessibility reports, describing the assistive technology you use (for example, a screen reader or text-to-speech tool) and the specific difficulty you encountered allows us to test and improve more effectively.
Editorial Address
Please send all correspondence to [email protected]. This address reaches the catalogue project and source context. We read every message but cannot guarantee a personal reply to each one. For urgent matters, you may note “Urgent” in the subject line, though we still cannot promise an immediate response.
If you prefer not to use email, you may also reach us through the contact form on our site, which sends messages to the same editorial address. The form includes fields for the same details listed above and may be more convenient for those without an email client configured.
Response Expectations
We aim to acknowledge receipt of messages within five working days. Corrections to metadata or category placement are usually applied within a few weeks. File and accessibility issues may take longer, depending on their complexity and the availability of technical resources. For copyright or rights concerns, we will review the matter carefully and respond as soon as we have reached a decision.
Thank you for helping us maintain a reliable and thoughtful catalogue of classic science fiction.