Psychologists have stigmatised science fiction fans as losers who retreat into fantasy worlds. This is unfair. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2020-02-18 10:26:09 UTC ]
Characters from children's books often take on legendary status in the popular imagination. Peter Pan inspired his own pathological syndrome (and maybe R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly"); Willy Wonka led to a real–world candy company; and hundreds of wannabe Hobbits live in commercially... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2013-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Fri, 24/06/2011 - 11:46 Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has demonstrated an affinity with political outsiders, fantasy worlds and religious prophets as he revealed his choice of favourite books for a new magazine. read more Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]