Articles related to "Arthur C Clarke"



A Profile of Sir Arthur C. Clarke
The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.
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Arthur C. Clarke (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Arthur C. Clarke and/or his works.
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The Arthur C. Clarke Award 2008
The shortlist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2008, the UK's premier prize for science fiction literature, features a diverse range of novels.
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Believe
No one believes a true thing unless their heart believes it first. Logic does not define the human condition. Passion does.
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Book Review – Rendezvous with Rama
In Rendezvous with Rama, Clarke explores the effects that an object from interstellar space has on the humanity in its path.
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Cradle (Book Review)
Arthur C. Clarke’s first collaborative fiction effort was less than stellar. His pairing with Gentry Lee is best known for the three Rama sequels, but this is where it all began.
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Creature Quarterly Interviews: HAL-9000
A true expert remarks on the Millenium bug and the state of space exploration.
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In Defense of the Wild West
Space exploration is at the mercy of those who see it as a government-only enterprise, and those who can't resist planning grand schemes that no government will ever fund. How do we break the stalemate?
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Literary Past and Contemporary Present: Ne'er the Twain Shall Meet?
How do authors influence one another in their writings? Is there a link between literary creations? These questions are explored in a piece that compares an American 19th century great with some contemporary science fiction writers to try and close the gap of time in some literary "space" travel.
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M John Harrison, Light, Book Review
M John Harrison writes a space opera of engaging proportions, where mysteries of both past and present paint a universe, that must be read to be believed.
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M John Harrison, Nova Swing, Book Review
This sequel to Light injects drama and the malleable desires of humanity into the already well established universe surrounding the omnipresent Kefahuchi Tract
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Pushing Ice
Pushing Ice has echoes of Arthur Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama, Tau Zero, Greg Bear's Eon and Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon The Deep -- but is wholly Alastair Reynolds work
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Sci-Fi-London Film Festival
The final programme for the 7th Annual London International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film promises some excellent movie moments for sci fi fans.
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The Hammer of God (Book Review)
Before there was Deep Impact, Armageddon, and Asteroid there was this Arthur C. Clarke tale about death and destruction from the sky and mankind’s attempts to avert it.
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When Atlas Shrugged
There’s been a lot of talk this past decade about the danger posed to Earth by asteroids and comets. Impacts have happened before and they will happen again. What effect would it have on mankind, what’s being done to prevent it, and how has science fiction helped bring it to the attention of those in charge?
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SF and the 20th Century, Part 1: Favorite Stories
As the 20th century comes to a close we begin a look back at the past 100 years of SF. In this first in a new series of articles I present ten of my all-time favorite stories and invite you to tell us about yours.
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Book Reviews (Index)
A list of Science Fiction and Society reviews of or articles about science fiction, science, or societal books and/or short stories.
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2001 A Space Odyssey
Kubrick's film 2001 is widely regarded as ambiguous, but to what extent is it useful or indeed necessary to read Clarke's novel in order to understand the film?
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Against the Fall of Night (Book Review)
Arthur C. Clarke has been one of the most prolific and successful science fiction writers of all time. But everyone has to start somewhere. What was his first work like? Come on in and find out as we take a look at <i>Against the Fall of Night</i>.
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Beyond the Fall of Night (Book Review)
Many years after the original, Arthur C. Clarke&#8217;s <i>Against the Fall of Night</i> was followed by a sequel. But this new installment wasn&#8217;t written by Clarke, it was penned by Gregory Benford. Is it worthy of its predecessor?
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Bluray Review: 2010: The Year We Made Contact
Director Peter Hyams, known for more recent fare such as Timecop and End of Days, directs this passable cerebral sequel to Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction masterpiece.
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Down To Earth: An Introduction to Science Fiction and Society
Science fiction means different things to different people. Beneath the entertaining surface there are much deeper forces at work. Journey into the depths of the genre in this introduction to Science Fiction and Society.
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F & SF 59th Anniversary Issue
With the October/November issue, F&SF enters its 60th Year with fiction from Stephen King, Geoff Ryman, Robert Reed, Terry Bisson, Michael Swanwick and Carole Emshwiller
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Mission to Mars (Movie Review)
Riding the recent wave of Martian Mania is this cinematic mission to the Red Planet, directed by Brian De Palma. It looks great on the surface, but does it hold up as the viewer is carried deeper into the journey?
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Science Fiction: Futures From Nature Book Review
A collection of 100 stories from the acclaimed scientific journal Nature takes the reader into the future to investigate the world we are likely creating for ourselves.
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The Day of the Triffids TV Drama Series 2009
John Wyndham's The Day of the Triffids has been dramatised several times before and might be a bit dated now. But like a supervirus, it won't go away.
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Childhood's End: Sir Arthur Clarke
When Sir Arthur Clarke died this year at the age of ninety, it marked the passing away of one of the 20th century's most brilliant scientific minds.
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Great Beginnings Part 2
A look at two different classic stories and the beginnings their authors chose for them.
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Twelve Great Science Fiction Novels
There are many lists of "best" science fiction novel lists, but most are compiled by popularity which doesn't always take some "classic" tales into account.
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By the Light of the Moon: Science Fiction's 17th-Century Roots
How old is science fiction? Well, in one form or another it&#8217;s older than you probably think. Join us as we travel back to the 1600s and search for SF&#8217;s seventeenth-century roots as part of Suite101&#8217;s Seventeenth Century Event.
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Earthlight and Other Stories
The definitive collection of Clarke's work including 'The Sentinel' -the basis for 2001: A Space Odyssey, 'The Nine Billion Names of God, and the Hugo-winning 'The Star.'
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Movie Review: 2001
A review of Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke's 1968 cult classic sci-fi film, "2001: A Space Odyssey."
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SF and Society: 2001, the Year in Review
As we launch into 2002, we take a moment to look back at the last 12 months of Science Fiction and Society. Join us for a quick tour of the year that was, and find out if you missed any interesting moments!
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The Essential SF Library
An index to the complete list of Hugo & Nubula Award winning novels and collections of award winning short fiction from 1946 to the present day, by author and title.
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Zeus's Little Secret, Or Galileo and Clarke's Europan Vacation
At first glance, it seems obvious that Earth is the only locale in our solar system that harbors life. But is this really true? In the film version of "2001: A Space Odyssey" there was something afoot on the moons of Jupiter. Thanks to images from the Galileo spacecraft, it now appears that this might be true. The moon Europa may just be home to a vast ocean of liquid water. Was Clarke right all along?
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Interview with Stephen Savile
Stephen Savile talks about the process of creating Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology.
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Tribute to Stanley Kubrick
A tribute to Stanley Kubrick. A filmography with bits of trivia about each film.
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AI: The Future of Computer Security?
Continuing along a theme from an earlier article, this one elaborates on the power of AI and how it may one day be a strong force in securing cyberspace.
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Book Review: Never Let Me Go
Not one word is wasted or misplaced in this subtle, yet disturbing 2005 novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, author of the Booker Prize winning "Remains of the Day."
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Comparing Today to 2001: A Space Odyssey
Comparing today's technology with that found in the 1968 movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, reveals interesting parallels and gaps.
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David Fincher Gets The Goon
David Fincher (Se7en) has optioned the film rights for Eric Powell's horror comic The Goon, with Blur Animation studio and Dark Horse Entertainment.
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Gentry Lee (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Gentry Lee and/or his works.
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Gregory Benford (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Gregory Benford and/or his works.
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Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire
J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was the first ever fantasy novel to win the Hugo Award, this most inherently science-fictional of awards.
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Iain M. Banks
Suite101 Talks to science fiction writer Iain M. Banks about his extensive list of influences and his new Culture novel, Matter.
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Metallica UK Tour Dates with Machine Head
Metallica have announced their first full UK tour in more than ten years, with Machine Head and The Sword as support.
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Sci-Fi London 2008 Film Challenge
Think you can make your own science fiction movie? The UK's only dedicated fantasy and sci-fi film festival issues the Sci-Fi London 48 Hour Film Challenge.
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Seattle's SF Museum And Hall of Fame
The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, located in Seattle, Washington, offers a unique and interesting experience for both fans and non-fans of science fiction.
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Space Program and Science Fiction
NASA inspired millions to reach for the stars. Many did, and in so doing, changed Science Fiction.
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The 2001 Principle
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