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For book collectors, vintage science fiction titles hold a special appeal. They're not just portals to different worlds — all fiction can do that — but time-traveling excursions into the past to see how the greatest visionaries of the day imagined the future.
Whether it is a leather-bound copy of Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea from 1870, a well-thumbed paperback of Philip K. Dick’s 1968 dystopian nightmare Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, or a beautifully preserved copy of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation from 1951, vintage sci fi classics provide both glimpses of the future and windows on the past. The fact that authors like Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451), Frank Herbert (Dune), and Robert Heinlein (Stranger in a Strange Land) were also amazing writers is simply icing on the cake.
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Daniel H. Wilson on Robot Uprisings and Hollywood Sci-Fi Blockbusters
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Rare Books: The Time Machine
One of my favorite "books as objects" is the first edition of H.G. Wells’ “The Time Machine: an Invention.” Published in 1895, it … [more]
To Catch A Thief: A Rare Book Expert on His Literary Obsessions
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The Last Word on First Editions
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The Art of Penguin Science Fiction
James Pardey's ode to Penguin science fiction book covers may take a while to load, but the wait is worth it. He's … [read review or visit site]
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Independent Sacramento-based Publisher to produce horror anthology
Examiner.com, May 20thThere is a new independent publisher in town calling themselves Vile Press. Their main goal is to seek out the current unknown Sacramento writers in the area to accept and distribute their short horror stories to be available to the public as a free e...Read more
David Hunter: Library book launch completes the circle
Knoxville News Sentinel, May 20thThe first book I checked out was Isaac Asimov's “A Pebble in the Sky.” It turned me into a diehard fan of science fiction, opened up my small world and transformed me into a voracious reader. Furthermore, the women who ran that branch library turned a...Read more
Motor City Comic Con Draws thousands of science fiction lovers, two R2 units ...
MLive.com, May 19thThey came to the event strangers but formed a lasting bond exploring the huge science fiction and comic book expo together, each of them first-time attendees. "It was the best weekend of my life," said Katie Horace, 23, of Highland Township, wearing a...Read more
Monroe author is making millions online with 'Wool'
Charlotte Observer, May 19thWhy did it succeed when most books don't? There are many possible reasons. The stories, priced at 99 cents, encouraged impulse buys. The cryptic title, “Wool,” didn't sound like science fiction and may have attracted non-sci-fi fans. And the fact that...Read more
Tulare library hosts new science fiction book club
Visalia Times-Delta, May 16thBrian is a Library Assistant in the Research and Information Department of Tulare Public Library. Find out more information about the Library's clubs and events, such as Brian's Sci/Fi Book Club at tularepubliclibrary.org or by calling 559-685-4500...Read more
Science fiction – review roundup
The Guardian, May 8thThe Best of All Possible Worlds (Jo Fletcher Books, £20) is a planetary romance that tells the tragic story of the Sadiri people, a telepathic strain of humanity whose race was almost wiped out before the novel opens. Grace Delerua, a Terran...Read more
Geek's Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Drop - May 2013 - Geek Magazine
Geek Magazine (blog), April 24thYou've got some epic and urban fantasy, but quite a bit of military science fiction alongside some collections of critically acclaimed authors. It looks to be a good blend of the fantastic to look forward to. Here's a handful of books for you to...Read more
New Sci-Fi Comic Book Embraces Gay Romance
Advocate.com, April 22ndComic fans who love sci-fi, action, and gay romance won't want to miss Alex Woolfson and Winona Nelson's new graphic novel Artifice. Not only because the story features gay protagonists, but because the comic portrays their relationship as completely...Read more