Tag Archives: Science fiction

Kafka Meets The Matrix

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

Mexican writer/director Pablo Calvillo’s animated short film Inksect is an intense Kafkaesque vision of a dystopian future where books are burned. Still, there’s some hope for bibliophiles in this surreal world captured in an engaging and original animation style. Be sure … Continue reading →

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A 3D Time Machine

Posted on January 10, 2017 by

British illustrator Steven Wilson has created some mindblowing cover art for Knopf Doubleday’s Vintage Books imprint’s new H.G. Wells series. The Time Machine reissue even comes with a set of 3D glasses.

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In a galaxy far, far away…

Posted on January 8, 2017 by

Last year, I shared a post on Penguin’s reissue of a series of hardcover science fiction titles with stunning cover designs by Spanish artist Alex Trochut. Now the publisher has released a limited edition box set called “Galaxy”. The book … Continue reading →

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Stranger Things

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

If you haven’t seen the new Netflix series Stranger Things, drop everything, skiv off from work, play hooky from school, avoid all responsibilities, and start binge watching. I won’t spoil the experience by commenting on the show’s content. However, I can share … Continue reading →

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Free eBook ( Sci-Fi flavored)

Posted on August 16, 2013 by

Many Sci-Fi fans are aware of the treasure-trove of reading material available at the awesome site Tor.com . But if you love Sci-Fi and Fantasy writing, and have somehow missed it, get thee to Tor ASAP to participate in the … Continue reading →

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Alternate Worlds of Philip K. Dick

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Last month I posted a newly discovered letter by author Philip K. Dick to the producers of the film Blade Runner. This prompted a perspicacious TBTP reader to direct me to a marvelous website sponsored by the Philip K. Dick Trust. … Continue reading →

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