Articles related to "Science Fiction Book"
Esperanto and Science Fiction: Jules Verne
A discussion of Jules Verne's last novel.
• jules verne • science fiction • books • literature • esperanto
A discussion of Jules Verne's last novel.
• jules verne • science fiction • books • literature • esperanto
Gentry Lee (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Gentry Lee and/or his works.
• gentry lee • articles and essays about gentry lee • cradle • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Gentry Lee and/or his works.
• gentry lee • articles and essays about gentry lee • cradle • science fiction book reviews
Isaac Asimov (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Isaac Asimov and/or his works.
• isaac asimov • articles and essays about isaac asimov • the last question • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Isaac Asimov and/or his works.
• isaac asimov • articles and essays about isaac asimov • the last question • science fiction book reviews
Lured into the Books of Star Wars
Should a Star Wars movie buff bother reading the books? I think so.
• star • wars • phantom • menace • fantasy
Should a Star Wars movie buff bother reading the books? I think so.
• star • wars • phantom • menace • fantasy
Michael Crichton (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Michael Crichton and/or his works.
• michael crichton • articles and essays about michael crichton • timeline • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Michael Crichton and/or his works.
• michael crichton • articles and essays about michael crichton • timeline • science fiction book reviews
Ray Bradbury (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Ray Bradbury and/or his works.
• ray bradbury • articles and essays about ray bradbury • fahrenheit 451 • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Ray Bradbury and/or his works.
• ray bradbury • articles and essays about ray bradbury • fahrenheit 451 • science fiction book reviews
Science Fantasy
This week I cover the Fantasy subgenre of Science Fantasy.
• science fantasy • science fiction • book reviews
This week I cover the Fantasy subgenre of Science Fantasy.
• science fantasy • science fiction • book reviews
A Last and First Book
This summer we asked readers to write an essay telling us what science fiction story is their favorite and why. Here we present the winning piece, written by Charles E. Stebbins, in which he discusses Olaf Stapeldon’s <i>Last and First Men</i>. We hope you enjoy this excellent essay. ,This summer we asked readers to write an essay telling us what science fiction story is their favorite and why. Here we present the winning piece, written by Charles E. Stebbins, in which he discusses Olaf Stapeldon’s <i>Last and First Men</i>. We hope you enjoy this excellent essay.
• book and stories by olaf stapeldon • last and first men • articles and essays about science fiction books an • science fiction • sci-fi
This summer we asked readers to write an essay telling us what science fiction story is their favorite and why. Here we present the winning piece, written by Charles E. Stebbins, in which he discusses Olaf Stapeldon’s <i>Last and First Men</i>. We hope you enjoy this excellent essay. ,This summer we asked readers to write an essay telling us what science fiction story is their favorite and why. Here we present the winning piece, written by Charles E. Stebbins, in which he discusses Olaf Stapeldon’s <i>Last and First Men</i>. We hope you enjoy this excellent essay.
• book and stories by olaf stapeldon • last and first men • articles and essays about science fiction books an • science fiction • sci-fi
Beyond Star Trek (Book Review)
Some amazing things happen in the science fiction we see in the theater and on our TVs. But what is <i>really</i> possible and what isn’t? Physicist Lawrence M. Krauss sets out to shed light on the mysterious yet exciting world of physics in this follow-up to his bestselling <i>The Physics of Star Trek</i>.
• science fiction • what is science fiction • science fiction book reviews and movie reviews • natural science book reviews and discussion • hollywood and portrayal of aliens
Some amazing things happen in the science fiction we see in the theater and on our TVs. But what is <i>really</i> possible and what isn’t? Physicist Lawrence M. Krauss sets out to shed light on the mysterious yet exciting world of physics in this follow-up to his bestselling <i>The Physics of Star Trek</i>.
• science fiction • what is science fiction • science fiction book reviews and movie reviews • natural science book reviews and discussion • hollywood and portrayal of aliens
Arthur C. Clarke (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Arthur C. Clarke and/or his works.
• arthur c clarke • article and essays about arthur c clarke • against the fall of night • cradle • the hammer of god
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Arthur C. Clarke and/or his works.
• arthur c clarke • article and essays about arthur c clarke • against the fall of night • cradle • the hammer of god
Best New Paranormal Romance
Love, romance, and the supernatural mingle in this excellent collection of short stories.
• best new paranormal romance • paranormal romance • science fiction book • fantasy romance • supernatural story
Love, romance, and the supernatural mingle in this excellent collection of short stories.
• best new paranormal romance • paranormal romance • science fiction book • fantasy romance • supernatural story
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.
• science fiction book reviews • science fiction short story reviews • discussion articles and essays about science ficti
A list of Science Fiction and Society reviews of or articles about science fiction, science, or societal books and/or short stories.
• science fiction book reviews • science fiction short story reviews • discussion articles and essays about science ficti
Carl Sagan (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Carl Sagan and/or his works.
• carl sagan • articles and essays about carl sagan • contact • discussion articles about contact • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Carl Sagan and/or his works.
• carl sagan • articles and essays about carl sagan • contact • discussion articles about contact • science fiction book reviews
Connie Willis (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Connie Willis and/or her works.
• connie willis • articles and essays about connie willis • to say nothing of the dog • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Connie Willis and/or her works.
• connie willis • articles and essays about connie willis • to say nothing of the dog • science fiction book reviews
Diane Carey (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Diane Carey and/or her works.
• diane carey • articles and essays about diane carey • the captain's table • fire ship • voyager
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Diane Carey and/or her works.
• diane carey • articles and essays about diane carey • the captain's table • fire ship • voyager
Greg Bear (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Greg Bear and/or his works.
• greg bear • articles and essays about greg bear • the forge of god • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Greg Bear and/or his works.
• greg bear • articles and essays about greg bear • the forge of god • science fiction book reviews
Gregory Benford (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Gregory Benford and/or his works.
• gregory benford • articles and essays about gregory benford • beyond the fall of night • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Gregory Benford and/or his works.
• gregory benford • articles and essays about gregory benford • beyond the fall of night • science fiction book reviews
H.G. Wells (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about H.G. Wells and/or his works.
• h.g. wells • articles and essays about h.g. wells • war of the worlds • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about H.G. Wells and/or his works.
• h.g. wells • articles and essays about h.g. wells • war of the worlds • science fiction book reviews
Jeff Greenwald (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Jeff Greenwald and/or his works.
• jeff greenwald • articles and essays about jeff greenwald • how has star trek influenced society • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Jeff Greenwald and/or his works.
• jeff greenwald • articles and essays about jeff greenwald • how has star trek influenced society • science fiction book reviews
Life As We Don't Know It (Part 3)
Now that we’ve got a plausible look at first contact behind us, let’s turn to a less plausible one and discuss some generalizations that Hollywood makes about aliens and also the hit film <I>Independence Day</I>.,Now that we’ve got a plausible look at first contact behind us, let’s turn to a less plausible one and discuss some generalizations that Hollywood makes about aliens and also the hit film <I>Independence Day</I>.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Now that we’ve got a plausible look at first contact behind us, let’s turn to a less plausible one and discuss some generalizations that Hollywood makes about aliens and also the hit film <I>Independence Day</I>.,Now that we’ve got a plausible look at first contact behind us, let’s turn to a less plausible one and discuss some generalizations that Hollywood makes about aliens and also the hit film <I>Independence Day</I>.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Norman Spinrad (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Norman Spinrad and/or his works.
• norman spinrad • articles and essays about norman spinrad • deus x • articles about religion in science fiction • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Norman Spinrad and/or his works.
• norman spinrad • articles and essays about norman spinrad • deus x • articles about religion in science fiction • science fiction book reviews
Olaf Stapeldon (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Olaf Stapeldon and/or his works.
• olaf stapeldon • articles and essays about olaf stapeldon • last and first men • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Olaf Stapeldon and/or his works.
• olaf stapeldon • articles and essays about olaf stapeldon • last and first men • science fiction book reviews
Orson Scott Card (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Orson Scott Card and/or his works.
• orson scott card • articles and essays about orson scott card • pastwatch • the redemption of christopher columbus • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Orson Scott Card and/or his works.
• orson scott card • articles and essays about orson scott card • pastwatch • the redemption of christopher columbus • science fiction book reviews
Read Any Good TV Shows Lately?
This article features reviews of three novelizations of popular television series; biogrphies of two television personalities; and one television reference book that is "out of this world."
• lois and clark: the adventures of superman • netstorm • battlestar galactica • john walsh • jim mckay
This article features reviews of three novelizations of popular television series; biogrphies of two television personalities; and one television reference book that is "out of this world."
• lois and clark: the adventures of superman • netstorm • battlestar galactica • john walsh • jim mckay
Vernor Vinge (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Vernor Vinge and/or his works.
• vernor vinge • articles and essays about vernor vinge • a fire upon the deep • science fiction book reviews
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Vernor Vinge and/or his works.
• vernor vinge • articles and essays about vernor vinge • a fire upon the deep • science fiction book reviews
A Fire Upon the Deep (Book Review)
If you’re tired of the same ol’ sci-fi rehash, here’s a delight from Vernor Vinge that turns the Milky Way into a place of wonders. Click on through and find out if this heart-pounding action and thought-provoking commentary is what you’ve been looking for.
• books by vernor vinge • a fire upon the deep • a deepness in the sky • science fiction • science fiction book reviews and essays
If you’re tired of the same ol’ sci-fi rehash, here’s a delight from Vernor Vinge that turns the Milky Way into a place of wonders. Click on through and find out if this heart-pounding action and thought-provoking commentary is what you’ve been looking for.
• books by vernor vinge • a fire upon the deep • a deepness in the sky • science fiction • science fiction book reviews and essays
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>.
• science fiction book reviews • arthur c. clarke • against the fall of night • science fiction • sf
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>.
• science fiction book reviews • arthur c. clarke • against the fall of night • science fiction • sf
Beyond the Fall of Night (Book Review)
Many years after the original, Arthur C. Clarke’s <i>Against the Fall of Night</i> was followed by a sequel. But this new installment wasn’t written by Clarke, it was penned by Gregory Benford. Is it worthy of its predecessor?
• science fiction book reviews • gregory benford • beyond the fall of night • arthur c. clarke • against the fall of night
Many years after the original, Arthur C. Clarke’s <i>Against the Fall of Night</i> was followed by a sequel. But this new installment wasn’t written by Clarke, it was penned by Gregory Benford. Is it worthy of its predecessor?
• science fiction book reviews • gregory benford • beyond the fall of night • arthur c. clarke • against the fall of night
Deus X (Book Review)
On a dying earth, civilization seeks its final salvation in a vast electronic network called the Big Board while the Roman Catholic Church confronts the greatest challenge it has ever known—a challenge that could be its executioner. This unique novel by Norman Spinrad tackles some very touchy issues including environmental destruction and God Himself.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
On a dying earth, civilization seeks its final salvation in a vast electronic network called the Big Board while the Roman Catholic Church confronts the greatest challenge it has ever known—a challenge that could be its executioner. This unique novel by Norman Spinrad tackles some very touchy issues including environmental destruction and God Himself.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Book Review)
In this hilarious detective story by Douglas Adams, sleuth Dirk Gently sets out in search of a missing cat but ends up uncovering a ghost, a time-traveler, and the devastating secret of humankind. And he does it all despite being one of the most incompetent detectives in the history of literature. Come on in and get the whole scoop.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In this hilarious detective story by Douglas Adams, sleuth Dirk Gently sets out in search of a missing cat but ends up uncovering a ghost, a time-traveler, and the devastating secret of humankind. And he does it all despite being one of the most incompetent detectives in the history of literature. Come on in and get the whole scoop.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Douglas Adams (Index)
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Douglas Adams and/or his works.
• douglas adams • articles and essays about douglas adams • the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy • the long dark teatime of the soul • dirk gently's holistic detective agency
A list of articles at Science Fiction and Society about Douglas Adams and/or his works.
• douglas adams • articles and essays about douglas adams • the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy • the long dark teatime of the soul • dirk gently's holistic detective agency
Fire Ship (Book Review)
Diane Carey's contribution to the <i>Star Trek</i> book series "The Captain's Table" finds Captain Janeway alone on an alien ship. What do the things she encounters say about our own culture, and how well does Carey capture the spirit of <i>Star Trek</i>?
• fire ship • star trek • star trek book reviews • the captain's table • voyager
Diane Carey's contribution to the <i>Star Trek</i> book series "The Captain's Table" finds Captain Janeway alone on an alien ship. What do the things she encounters say about our own culture, and how well does Carey capture the spirit of <i>Star Trek</i>?
• fire ship • star trek • star trek book reviews • the captain's table • voyager
Independence Day (Movie Review)
It's been four years since giant death saucers blasted us into the hot summer night, but the popularity of <i>Independence Day</i> is still going strong. As a supplement to the article "Life As We Don't Know It," join us for a look at why this film captured the hearts of moviegoers worldwide.
• science fiction • what is science fiction • science fiction book reviews and movie reviews • hollywood and portrayal of aliens • extraterrestrial intelligence
It's been four years since giant death saucers blasted us into the hot summer night, but the popularity of <i>Independence Day</i> is still going strong. As a supplement to the article "Life As We Don't Know It," join us for a look at why this film captured the hearts of moviegoers worldwide.
• science fiction • what is science fiction • science fiction book reviews and movie reviews • hollywood and portrayal of aliens • extraterrestrial intelligence
Life As We Don't Know It (Part 1)
In our continuing series of articles on the topic of extraterrestrial life, we look at how Hollywood has addressed the question "Are we alone?" In Part 1 of this article we discuss the film <i>Contact</i>.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In our continuing series of articles on the topic of extraterrestrial life, we look at how Hollywood has addressed the question "Are we alone?" In Part 1 of this article we discuss the film <i>Contact</i>.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Life As We Don't Know It (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our look at Hollywood’s portrayal of extraterrestrial intelligence we continue our discussion of the film <I>Contact</I> and then get ready for our next movie, <I>Independence Day</I>, which will be covered in Part 3.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In Part 2 of our look at Hollywood’s portrayal of extraterrestrial intelligence we continue our discussion of the film <I>Contact</I> and then get ready for our next movie, <I>Independence Day</I>, which will be covered in Part 3.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Life As We Don't Know It (Part 4)
In this fourth and final installment, we discuss a few more aspects of <I>Independence Day</I> and then wrap up our look at Hollywood’s portrayal of extraterrestrial intelligence. So read these final thoughts and then share yours in the discussion area. (Special guest appearance by <I>Star Trek: Voyager</I>.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In this fourth and final installment, we discuss a few more aspects of <I>Independence Day</I> and then wrap up our look at Hollywood’s portrayal of extraterrestrial intelligence. So read these final thoughts and then share yours in the discussion area. (Special guest appearance by <I>Star Trek: Voyager</I>.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Man Walks on the Moon
On that glorious date 38 years ago, Commander Neil A. Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. made one giant leap for mankind.
• man’s first steps on the moon • july 20 1969 • neil armstrong • buzz aldrin • lunar landing
On that glorious date 38 years ago, Commander Neil A. Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. made one giant leap for mankind.
• man’s first steps on the moon • july 20 1969 • neil armstrong • buzz aldrin • lunar landing
Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus (Book Review)
Do you think history is full of injustices? What if you could change it? In his novel <i>Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus</i>, Orson Scott Card paints an alternate history where the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean region never happened.
• orson scott card • pastwatch • science fiction • book reviews • sf
Do you think history is full of injustices? What if you could change it? In his novel <i>Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus</i>, Orson Scott Card paints an alternate history where the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean region never happened.
• orson scott card • pastwatch • science fiction • book reviews • sf
The Forge of God (Book Review)
When one of Jupiter’s moons disappears, mankind’s search for extraterrestrial life takes a new and unexpected turn. Join our special guest author, Caroline Baker (Car), as she reviews Greg Bear’s novel <i>the Forge of God</i>.
• science fiction book reviews and essays • sci-fi and sf books and novels • greg bear • the forge of god • seti
When one of Jupiter’s moons disappears, mankind’s search for extraterrestrial life takes a new and unexpected turn. Join our special guest author, Caroline Baker (Car), as she reviews Greg Bear’s novel <i>the Forge of God</i>.
• science fiction book reviews and essays • sci-fi and sf books and novels • greg bear • the forge of god • seti
The Long Dark Tea-time of the Soul (Book Review)
In this sequel to <I>Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency</I>, our favorite super sleuth makes a startling discovery when he takes on God. But which god? It’s another hilarious collection of trifles from the mind of Douglas Adams that’s even more delightful than its predecessor.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In this sequel to <I>Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency</I>, our favorite super sleuth makes a startling discovery when he takes on God. But which god? It’s another hilarious collection of trifles from the mind of Douglas Adams that’s even more delightful than its predecessor.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
To Say Nothing of the Dog (Book Review)
The place is England. The year is 2057... or is it 1888? The problem: a cat. Join us for a look at Connie Willis's 1999 Hugo Award-winning time-travel novel that's a comedy of errors and a study in the absurd of the most delightful kind.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
The place is England. The year is 2057... or is it 1888? The problem: a cat. Join us for a look at Connie Willis's 1999 Hugo Award-winning time-travel novel that's a comedy of errors and a study in the absurd of the most delightful kind.
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
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?
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
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?
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Zen and the Art of Being Jedi
In developing Star Wars, George Lucas has pulled together diverse elements from numerous religions, mythologies, and cultures to create a rich universe that is a great reflection of who we are as a people. The principles of the Jedi are particularly interesting in that they heavily reflect the practices and principles of Buddhism. Find out something that has been known in Asia for millennia and learn about Zen and the Art of Being Jedi.
• star wars • george lucas • luke skywalker • anakin skywalker • obi-wan
In developing Star Wars, George Lucas has pulled together diverse elements from numerous religions, mythologies, and cultures to create a rich universe that is a great reflection of who we are as a people. The principles of the Jedi are particularly interesting in that they heavily reflect the practices and principles of Buddhism. Find out something that has been known in Asia for millennia and learn about Zen and the Art of Being Jedi.
• star wars • george lucas • luke skywalker • anakin skywalker • obi-wan
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?
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
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?
• science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history