Move over, Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Everyone knows about the fathers of science fiction, but what about the mothers?
A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill; Stormblood by Jeremy Szal; Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia; Eden by Tim Lebbon; and We Ride the Storm by Devin Madson
It’s been a while since I returned to one of the more well-known authors of the 50s — Isaac Asimov. I’ve read many of his novels and short story collections (Foundation Trilogy, …
About Robot Dreams From Isaac Asimov—the bestselling author of I, Robot and Foundation —comes a collection of 20 of his best science fiction stories. “His name is synonymous with all that is best in science fiction.”— The New York Times In a career spanning nearly fifty years, Isaac Asimov—science writer, historian, and futurist—accurately predicted how technological breakthroughs would be developed and utilized, years before they became reality. His foresight envisioned calculators, computerized cars, and advances in the field of robotics. Robot Dreams spans the body of his fiction from the 1940s to the mid-1980s, featuring all of the classic Asimovian themes—from the scientific puzzle and the extraterrestrial thriller to the psychological discourse—presented by the author in an introductory essay. In addition to the title story (a Locus poll winner, and Hugo and Nebula Award finalist), this collection features several of Asimov’s robot tales. A robopsychologist must outwit a machine determined to stay hidden in “Little Robot Lost;” a woman’s talent for “Light Verse” overshadows her true accomplishments with her robot servants; and “The Last Question” presented to computer after computer over a hundred billion years may remain forever unanswered.
(Alex Schomburg’s cover for the November 1964 issue of Amazing Science Fiction and Fact) I’ve put together a vast assortment of futuristic planetary transport vehicles — high tech…
These are the best sci fi tv shows of all time, from the whiz-bang and cheesy to the far-out and prematurely cancelled.
Diving into a good book is one of my favorite escapes, especially when the setting transports me to another world, a secret world within our world, or
Move over, Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Everyone knows about the fathers of science fiction, but what about the mothers?
(Dean Ellis’ cover for the 1970 edition of Eight Against Utopia (1967), Douglas R. Mason) Part II of my sci-fi art series on domed cities of the future (perhaps doomed as well) — part I…
In this bi-weekly series reviewing classic science fiction and fantasy books, Alan Brown looks at the front lines and frontiers of the field; books about soldiers and spacers, scientists and engineers, explorers and adventurers. Stories full of what Shakespeare used to refer to as “alarums and excursions”: battles, chases, clashes, and the stuff of excitement. […]
Now that you've read (and reread) the book and seen the movie, you need to move on to other books to read if you liked The Martian . Long before Matt Damon took up the spacesuit, The Martian was just a self-published story published on Andy Weir's…
Move over, Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Everyone knows about the fathers of science fiction, but what about the mothers?
Dr. Mark Warren is a researcher in bio-genetics with possible application for manufacturing cyborgs. Exploring and colonizing space is dangerous work. So, why not let cyborgs do it—build habitats ready for human occupation. Those who got there first would control space, a prize worthy of a deadly scheme. However, nobody intended this research to create military clones and cyborgs. The Terran research facility where Warren is working is attacked, but the terrorists are quickly neutralized. The facility was hacked—they had a traitor in their midst. But what were they after? Warren is transferred to Luna for his protection and begins combat training. Unfortunately for him, the terrorists don’t think much of his protection and attempt to capture him to get at the information in his head. The plot is foiled and he is sent back to Earth. To forestall further attempts to capture him or harm his family, Warren allows himself to be captured by the terrorist mastermind. He has a plan to end all this, but will it work? With Edge of the Future, Andria Stone takes the reader on a fast paced adventure across Terra, Luna and nearby space. In many ways it is a traditional conflict between those who want to preserve a decent society, and those who would do anything to take advantage of emerging technologies to control man’s future in space. The book relies on action, great dialogue and some very good writing to carry the reader. This is a work where the reader should simply sit back and enjoy what is coming, without thinking too much about what is credible. Andria Stone does not mince her words or shy away from blood when it is necessary to spill it, which aficionados of military yarns will enjoy.
Richard Powers (1921-1996) is one of my favorite science fiction cover artists. Heavily influenced by the likes of Yves Tanguey and Picasso, his delightful vein of surrealism graced the covers of …
Actually, I have mixed feelings about these lists. I don't believe there's any good reason for science fiction (or anything) created by women to be treated differently than sci-fi by men.
Lost in Space, was a science fiction television series produced from 1965 to 1968 by Irwin Allen. The show was about the space adventures on other worlds of the Robinson family & Dr. Zachary Smith.
“What are the most award-winning Science Fiction & Fantasy books of 1982?” We looked at all the large SFF book awards given, aggregating and ranking
This cover was done by my favorite science fiction illustrator Ed Emshwiller ("Emsh"). You can see his signature 'EMSH" about 1/3 of the way up on the left.. The cover was first submitted to "The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction" in response to a request for a cover with this theme. When F&SF selected another artist's submission, Emshwiller then submitted it to Astounding. As a side note, the one that F&SF went with was by Mel Hunter, and ended up being the 1st of a loose series of covers that Hunter would do over the next 20 or so years.
Have you ever wondered what real scientists think of science fiction? Here’s a selection of top pics from those in the know.
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Move over, Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Everyone knows about the fathers of science fiction, but what about the mothers?
A nice grab bag of used book store finds… I’m nearing completion of my collection of Zelazny’s pre-1980 novels (I do not own nor really want to read any of his purely fantasy wor…
Move over, Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Everyone knows about the fathers of science fiction, but what about the mothers?
No need to wait for that pesky last book — these highly regarded series are all complete.
To coincide with the BFI’s sci-fi season and its digital re-release of 2001: A Space Odyssey, we thought this would be a good time to look at some of the British greats of the genre
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“What are the most award-winning Science Fiction & Fantasy books of 1983?” We looked at all the large SFF book awards given, aggregating and ranking
Gateway transported me from my life to a future earth, which I must admit, seemed bleak, but fascinated me. Other classic science fiction novels had socked me in the nose with sense of wonder, but Frederik Pohl's Gateway invaded my dreams.
(Uncredited cover for the 1964 edition) 4/5 (Good) Although I’ve read a great majority of Philip K. Dick’s novels and short stories, I’ve only reviewed one of Philip K. Dick’…
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Everyone loves lists! The 60s produced some of my favorite science fiction works. Many authors moved away from the technologic naivete of pulp sci-fi and predicted less than positive futures (over…
(Paul Lehr’s cover for the 1970 edition of You Will Never Be The Same (1963), Cordwainer Smith) “Now I shall tell of the city of Zenobia, which is wonderful in this fashion: though set …
What a year for science fiction we've had, with epic new space operas, fascinating new worlds to explore, and the return of some of our favorite stories.
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An essay by Michael Moorcock on the saturation of Fascistic and authoritarian themes and messages in Science Fiction literature.
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(John Shoenherr’s cover for the 1967 edition) 3.75/5 (Good) Mark S. Geston’s first novel Lords of the Starship (1967), written at the age of 21 while he was an undergraduate history stu…
Move over, Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Everyone knows about the fathers of science fiction, but what about the mothers?
From intergalactic adventures to fantasy romance, these 17 books will sweep you away to new worlds.
Robert Heinlein's book "Friday" mentions social engineering. In this analysis of the psychology of the characters, we can exactly what they did and why.
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