The Greatest Sci Fi Classics
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Author |
: Sloan De Forest |
Publisher |
: Running Press Adult |
Total Pages |
: 756 |
Release |
: 2018-05-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780762491537 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0762491531 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis Must-See Sci-fi by : Sloan De Forest
Spanning nine decades and branded by the most trusted authority on film, Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi showcases 50 of the most shocking, weird, wonderful, and mind-bending movies ever made. From A Trip to the Moon (1902)to Arrival (2016), science fiction cinema has produced a body of classics with a broader range of styles, stories, and subject matter than perhaps any other film genre. They are movies that embed themselves in the depths of the mind, coloring our view of day-to-day reality and probably fueling a few dreams (and nightmares) along the way. In Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi, fifty unforgettable films are profiled, including beloved favorites like The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and Fantastic Voyage (1966), groundbreaking shockers like Planet of the Apes (1968) and Alien (1979), and lesser-known landmarks like Things to Come (1936) and Solaris (1972). Illustrated by astounding color and black-and-white images, the book presents the best of this mind-bending genre, detailing through insightful commentary and behind-the-scenes stories why each film remains essential viewing. A perfect gift for any film buff or sci-fi fanatic!
Author |
: Jules Verne |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 1483 |
Release |
: 2016-10-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781626868199 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1626868190 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Synopsis Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy by : Jules Verne
Blast off into the unknown with this collection of ten classical works of science fiction and fantasy. Long before we ventured into outer space or explored the most remote regions of the planet, writers have spun stories of what might lie in those unknown worlds, or what awaits humanity in the future. Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy is a collection of ten novels and short stories that blazed the trail for the popular genre. Works by acclaimed authors such as Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jack London, and H. P. Lovecraft will transport the reader to distant places and times—and set the imagination ablaze!
Author |
: Jules Verne |
Publisher |
: Good Press |
Total Pages |
: 3904 |
Release |
: 2023-12-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: EAN:8596547684381 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Greatest Sci-Fi Classics by : Jules Verne
The Greatest Sci-Fi Classics anthology brings together an unprecedented assemblage of narrative ingenuity, showcasing the evolution and diversity of the science fiction genre. Within its pages, readers will traverse a landscape of literary experimentation, from the gothic futurism of Mary Shelley to the riveting adventures of Jules Verne, and the dystopian visions of H.G. Wells. This collection highlights the genres capacity to critique societal norms, explore philosophical quandaries, and imagine the uncharted territories of the future, making it a significant compendium for both its historical breadth and its thematic depth. The anthology not only celebrates the well-known pioneers but also illuminates the contributions of lesser-known authors whose works have been foundational to the genres development, creating a rich tapestry of speculative fiction. This selection of authors represents a wide array of backgrounds, from the groundbreaking scientific romances of H.G. Wells to the psychological depth of Edgar Allan Poe, and the feminist utopias of Charlotte Perkins Gilman. These authors, drawn from the 19th and early 20th centuries, collectively contributed to the shaping and challenging of the boundaries of the genre. Their works, reflecting the technological optimism and anxieties of their times, engage with themes of imperialism, science, morality, and identity, offering insights into the complex relationship between humanity and its creations. The anthology thus serves as a dialogue among some of the most influential voices in science fiction, mapping the genres evolution in response to shifting cultural landscapes. The Greatest Sci-Fi Classics is essential reading for anyone interested in the origins and development of science fiction. It invites readers to explore a multitude of perspectives, narrative techniques, and thematic explorations, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. This anthology provides a unique opportunity to engage with the works that have not only entertained but also profoundly influenced our understanding of the world and the myriad possibilities of the future. Through its comprehensive scope and the variety of its contributions, this collection encourages a deeper appreciation and critical engagement with the science fiction genre.
Author |
: Alastair Reynolds |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 484 |
Release |
: 2009-06-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781101061275 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1101061278 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis House of Suns by : Alastair Reynolds
An “engaging and awe-inspiring”(SF Signal) space opera from the critically-acclaimed author of the Revelation Space series. Six million years ago, at the dawn of the star-faring era, Abigail Gentian fractured herself into a thousand male and female clones, which she called shatterlings. She sent them out into the galaxy to observe and document the rise and fall of countless human empires. Since then, every two hundred thousand years, they gather to exchange news and memories of their travels. Only there is no Gathering. Someone is eliminating the Gentian line. And now Campion and Purslane—two shatterlings who have fallen in love and shared forbidden experiences—must determine exactly who, or what, their enemy is, before they are wiped out of existence...
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: |
Publisher |
: BBS Publishing Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 488 |
Release |
: 1991 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0883657724 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780883657720 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Tales of the Golden Age of Science Fiction by :
The nine outstanding short novels in this collection of bestselling authors are as relevant today as when they first appeared during the l940's. These representative works by Theodore Sturgeon, Jack Williamson, Isaac Asimov, A.E. van Vogt, Ross Rocklynne, Lester del Rey, A. Bertam Chandler, T.L. Sherred and C.L. Moore are some of the best short science fiction novels of any time. $22.95 value.
Author |
: Gardner Dozois |
Publisher |
: St. Martin's Griffin |
Total Pages |
: 695 |
Release |
: 2013-12-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781466859517 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1466859512 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis Modern Classics of Science Fiction by : Gardner Dozois
Brian Aldiss William Gibson R.A. Lafferty Ursula K. Le Guin Lucius Shepard Bruce Sterling Theodore Sturgeon Howard Waldrop Connie Willis Gene Wolfe Roger Zelazny "The best stories are timeless. Long years from now the stories here may still touch someone, cause that person to blink, and put the book down for a second, and stare off through the hallow air, and shirver in wonder."
Author |
: David Seed |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 161 |
Release |
: 2011-06-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199557455 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199557454 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis Science Fiction: A Very Short Introduction by : David Seed
David Seed examines how science fiction has emerged as a popular genre of literature in the 20th century, and discusses it in relation to themes such as science and technology, space, aliens, utopias, and gender. Looking at some of the most influential writers of the genre he also considers the wider social and political issues it raises.
Author |
: Poul Anderson |
Publisher |
: Library of America |
Total Pages |
: 738 |
Release |
: 2019-11-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781598536362 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1598536362 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Synopsis American Science Fiction: Four Classic Novels 1960-1966 (LOA #321) by : Poul Anderson
In a deluxe collector's edition hardcover, four classic novels from science fiction's most transformative decade, including the landmark Flowers for Algernon This volume, the first of a two-volume set gathering the best American science fiction from the tumultuous 1960s, opens with Poul Anderson's immensely popular The High Crusade, in which aliens planning to conquer Earth land in Lincolnshire during the Hundred Years' War. In Clifford Simak's Hugo Award-winning Way Station, Enoch Wallace is a spry 124-year-old Civil War veteran whose lifelong job monitoring the intergalactic pit stop inside his home is largely uneventful--until a CIA agent shows up and Cold War hostilities threaten the peaceful harmony of the Galactic confederation. Daniel Keyes's beloved Flowers for Algernon, winner of the Nebula Award and adapted as the Academy Award-winning movie Charly, is told through the journal entries of Charlie Gordon, a young man with severe learning disabilities who is the test subject for surgery to improve his intelligence. And in the postapocalyptic earthscape of Roger Zelazny's Hugo Award-winning . . . And Call Me Conrad (also published as This Immortal) Conrad Nomikos reluctantly accepts the responsibility of showing the planet to the governing extraterrestrials' representative and protecting him from rebellious remnants of the human race. Using early manuscripts and original setting copy, this Library of America volume restores the novel to a version that most closely approximates Zelazny's original text.
Author |
: David Hughes |
Publisher |
: National Geographic Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2008-07-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781845767556 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1845767551 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Greatest Sci-fi Movies Never Made (Fully Revised and Updated Edition) by : David Hughes
What if I Am Legend had been directed by Ridley Scott, and had starred Arnold Schwarzenegger? What if James Cameron had directed Spider-Man? This groundbreaking book, now fully updated and revised, tells the story of legendary unmade films. What would Terry Gilliam’s Watchmen have been like, and how did Darren Aronofsky almost end up directing the movie? Why was Nicolas Cage paid $20 million for not playing Superman? Also covered are Steven Spielberg’s Night Skies, Stanley Kubrick’s Childhood’s End, Philip Kaufman’s Star Trek: Planet of the Titans, Kevin Smith’s Six Million Dollar Man, Tim Burton’s Superman Lives and James Cameron’s Alien 5!
Author |
: Ernest Cline |
Publisher |
: Ballantine Books |
Total Pages |
: 386 |
Release |
: 2011-08-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307887450 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307887456 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ready Player One by : Ernest Cline
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. “Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix.”—USA Today • “As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates.”—Entertainment Weekly A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready? In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself. Then Wade cracks the first clue. Suddenly he’s beset by rivals who’ll kill to take this prize. The race is on—and the only way to survive is to win. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Entertainment Weekly • San Francisco Chronicle • Village Voice • Chicago Sun-Times • iO9 • The AV Club “Delightful . . . the grown-up’s Harry Potter.”—HuffPost “An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart.”—CNN “A most excellent ride . . . Cline stuffs his novel with a cornucopia of pop culture, as if to wink to the reader.”—Boston Globe “Ridiculously fun and large-hearted . . . Cline is that rare writer who can translate his own dorky enthusiasms into prose that’s both hilarious and compassionate.”—NPR “[A] fantastic page-turner . . . starts out like a simple bit of fun and winds up feeling like a rich and plausible picture of future friendships in a world not too distant from our own.”—iO9