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Gor blimey: swords, giant birds and an extremely dubious Counter-Earth (article).
There are fantasy series which age gracefully. There are fantasy series which become beloved period pieces. And then there is John Norman’s Gor,…
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The 25 best science fiction novels according to science fiction readers (article).
Trying to compile a list of the best science fiction novels according to science fiction readers is a bit like trying to herd…
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Ursula K. Le Guin: still ruling the science fiction canon (article).
Science fiction is forever declaring new emperors. Every few years a fresh contender stomps into the throne room with a giant concept, a…
December 2022
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Michael Moorcock: his five best novels in fantasy and science fiction (article).
For those unfamiliar with Michael Moorcock, he is a renowned British science fiction and fantasy author who has written numerous novels, short stories,…
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Arthur C. Clarke vs. Robert Heinlein: the scifi giants’ smackdown (article).
Ah, the age-old question: Arthur C. Clarke vs. Robert Heinlein. Two giants of science fiction, both with their own unique styles and approaches…
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Dune: just what is the secret sauce that turned Frank Herbert’s creation into a classic? (article)
Frank Herbert’s Dune novels are widely regarded as classics of the science fiction genre, and there are a hundred or more reasons they…