New editions of six Stanisław Lem books place the sci-fi icon back in the spotlight.

This month, science fiction fans and Solaris lovers everywhere have cause to celebrate: six newly-illustrated editions of work by the late Polish author Stanisław Lem (1921-2006) are being published by The MIT Press. Lem’s influence on science fiction has been compared to that of authors like Samuel Delany, Philip K. Dick, Octavia Butler, and Issac Asimov. His […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-02-20 16:57:37 UTC ]

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The Most Anticipated Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2023, According to Goodreads

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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for January 9, 2023

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A new indie bookstore named for Octavia Butler is opening in the author’s hometown.

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