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Tag Archives: Science fiction
“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.”
I must admit that I am more than a bit curious to see the latest film version of the sci-fi classic Dune. Although David Lynch’s Dune is regularly panned, I enjoyed it with some reservations when it was first in theaters. My first exposure … Continue reading
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Tagged David Lynch, Dune, Frank Herbert, Science fiction
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Foundation
I first read Isaac Asimov’s seminal science fiction Foundation trilogy as an adolescent. It was challenging and sometimes confusing, but worth the effort. So, I was excited to discover the new television series based on the iconic books that premiered last Friday. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, USA, Writing
Tagged Apple TV, Isaac Asimov, Science fiction, Television
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a boundary-line of hate
“(…) Hate Orgoreyn? No, how should I? How does one hate a country, or love one? Tibe talks about it; I lack the trick of it. I know people, I know towns, farms, hills and rivers and rocks, I know … Continue reading
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Tagged Science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin
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War of the Worlds
I have been intrigued by the H.G. Wells iconic science fiction novel War of the Worlds since I first read the book as a 10 year-old. The terrifying tale was first serialized in nine issues of Pearson’s Magazine (1897/98) with … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Writing
Tagged Amsterdam, book illustration, H.G. Wells, Netherlands, Science fiction
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The Bradbury Chronicles
As I have mentioned more than a few times over the years, I was a voracious reader of Ray Bradbury’s novels and short stories as a kid. So, I was excited to see that the American Writers Museum in Chicago … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, History, Museums, USA, Writing
Tagged Fahrenheit 451, Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury, Science fiction
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Science Fiction Day
Even if you are one of those readers who claim that they don’t like science fiction, it’s more than likely that there are some works in the genre that you have appreciated and enjoyed. When it comes to science fiction … Continue reading
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Tagged Dune, Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Ray Bradbury, Science fiction
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Men of Other Planets
n 1953, astronomer and physicist Kenneth Heuer wrote Men of Other Planets (Pellegrini & Cudahy, NYC) where he speculated on the forms of humanoid life that was possible on the other planets, moons and asteroids of outer space. In the early … Continue reading
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Tagged exoplanets, humanoids, physics, Science fiction, space travel
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Why Vonnegut Matters
Like many Kurt Vonnegut fans I became a devoted reader during my early adolescence. If memory serves, the first of his novels that I read was Sirens of Titan, but it could have just as well been Cat’s Cradle. Of course they weren’t teaching … Continue reading
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Tagged American Literature, Kurt Vonnegut, novels, Satire, Science fiction
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H.G. Wells for kids
When you hear the name “H.G. Wells” what comes to mind? Most likely science fiction, right? But did you know though that Wells also dabbled in children’s literature? The Adventures of Tommy, published in 1929, is a witty account of a … Continue reading
