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Talking ‘Dune’: Book and Movies

The Times’s critic Alissa Wilkinson discusses Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel and Denis Villeneuve’s film adaptations. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2024-03-15 18:52:12 UTC ]
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Here are the finalists for the 59th Annual Nebula Awards.

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association has announced the finalists for the 59th Annual Nebula Awards, recognizing some of the best SFF writing from 2023. SFWA is also honoring Susan Cooper (The Dark is Rising) with the 40th Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, recognizing her... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-03-15 15:58:33 UTC ]
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How Chinese science fiction went from underground magazines to a Netflix blockbuster

For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China Continue reading at 'ABC News'

[ ABC News | 2024-02-29 02:54:58 UTC ]
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The Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Deals for February 26

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-02-26 16:13:28 UTC ]
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Some Authors Were Left Out of Awards Held in China. Leaked Emails Show Why.

When some books, including best sellers, were conspicuously absent from the science fiction Hugo Awards last year, writers and fans became suspicious. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2024-02-17 13:11:43 UTC ]
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Authors ‘excluded from Hugo awards over China concerns’

Leaked emails reveal organisers of leading science fiction and fantasy awards flagged works of a ‘sensitive political nature’Leaked emails from the organisers of the prestigious Hugo awards for science fiction and fantasy suggest several authors were excluded from shortlists last year after they... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-02-15 18:16:42 UTC ]
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The Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Deals for February 12, 2024

Terrifying monsters, loved ones return from the beyond, fairy tale women, and more of today's best science fiction and fantasy book deals. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-02-12 14:11:45 UTC ]
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A Summary and Analysis of J. G. Ballard’s ‘My Dream of Flying to Wake Island’

By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) ‘My Dream of Flying to Wake Island’ is a 1974 short story by the British writer J. G. Ballard (1930-2009). Ballard’s unique contribution to literature was to take the trappings of science fiction – space travel, new technologies, and the rest of it –... Continue reading at 'Interesting Literature'

[ Interesting Literature | 2024-02-09 15:00:22 UTC ]
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The Physics of Fiction: How Art and Science Inspire Each Other

While much science fiction is based on theoretical physics, occasionally literature returns the favor and inspires scientific ideas. A perfect symbiosis between the two came about in the early 1980s, when astronomer-turned-novelist Carl Sagan was researching his fictional work Contact and turned... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-02-09 09:54:04 UTC ]
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House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas races to the top of bestseller chart

The third book in the Crescent City series becomes third fastest-selling science fiction and fantasy title since records beganThe story of a half fairy, half human woman has gripped UK book buyers this week, as a novel about the hybrid heroine shot to the top of the bestseller chart.House of... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-02-07 14:13:13 UTC ]
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The Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Deals of January 29, 2024

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-29 17:17:13 UTC ]
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Science fiction awards held in China under fire for excluding authors

Concerns raised about interference or censorship after documents showed writers were barred despite receiving enough nominationsA prestigious literary award for science fiction, which was hosted in China for the first time, has come under fire for excluding several authors from the 2023 awards,... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-01-24 15:53:48 UTC ]
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8 Gothic Science Fiction Novels That Will Chill and Thrill You

Check out these 8 gothic science fiction novels! They're sure to both terrorize and entertain you in equal measure! Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-24 11:34:00 UTC ]
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The Best SFF eBook Deals for January 22, 2024

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-22 16:42:56 UTC ]
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Apple just dropped a mysterious trailer for its latest sci-fi series Constellation

Apple just dropped a trailer for its forthcoming sci-fi mystery series Constellation. The series follows an astronaut, played by Noomi Rapace, after an emergency return to Earth. However, the homecoming is fraught with mysterious occurrences and plain-old sci-fi weirdness, leaving audiences... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2024-01-22 16:42:45 UTC ]
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The 10 Categorically Best Comics of 2023

From superheroes to history to science fiction to vampires and so much more, here are the 10 best comics of 2023. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-22 11:32:00 UTC ]
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Terry Bisson, Award-Winning Sci-Fi Author, Dies at 81

The award-winning science fiction author, whose short story “Bears Discover Fire” swept the genre's major awards in 1990, died on January 10 following a recent cancer diagnosis. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Deals for January 15, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-15 16:57:39 UTC ]
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The 10 Absolute Best Science Fiction Books of 2023

2023 was an incredible year for books celebrating all things science. Here are 10 of the best science fiction books of 2023. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-15 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Peregrine spacecraft experiences ‘anomaly’ that could threaten moon landing

The Peregrine spacecraft has experienced an ‘anomaly’ that could endanger its planned moon landing, as reported by the BBC. Astrobotic, the private company behind the project, says this anomaly prevents the spacecraft from pointing its solar panels at the sun. In other words, the vehicle can’t... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2024-01-08 19:12:21 UTC ]
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