Can you recommend other works similar to Henry Porter's Fantastic Fiction?
There are quite a few works. Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods' is a good one. It has a blend of the modern world and ancient mythology, much like how Henry Porter's Fantastic Fiction might combine different elements. Also, Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, which is filled with unique creatures, alternate universes, and complex characters. These works, like Porter's might be, draw you into a world that is both familiar and strange at the same time, full of magic and mystery waiting to be explored.
Some works that might be similar are J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series which has a richly imagined magical world. Another could be C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia with its fantastical creatures and alternate world.
Sure. You could check out Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. It's set in a comical and yet highly detailed fantasy world with all sorts of strange characters and situations. Ursula K. Le Guin's 'Earthsea' series also has similarities. It has a deep exploration of magic, different cultures within a fictional world, and characters on a journey of self - discovery. And then there's Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' series which blends different genres including fantasy, horror, and western in a way that might be comparable to Porter's Fantastic Fiction in terms of its genre - bending and unique world - building.