It’s time again for one of our favorite games!
Please help us rename this atrocious-looking science fiction novel by John Rackham and DAW books (November, 1973).
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October 22nd, 2015. FanLit | Thoughtful Thursday | 20 comments |
Science of the Magical: From the Holy Grail to Love Potions to Superpowers by Matt Kaplan
I was wholly intrigued by the idea behind Matt Kaplan’s Science of the Magical — an attempt to lift the thick veil of myth and see if any of its typical magical elements (elixirs of immortality, love potions, oracles, etc.) might have any basis in reality. To be honest, I ended up a bit disappointed, finding the premise stronger than the execution, but Kaplan’s charmingly breezy voice and his willingness to dive right into his exploration went a good way to ameliorate my disappointment in the substance.
October 22nd, 2015. Bill Capossere´s rating: 3.5 | Non-fiction | SFF Reviews | 2 comments |
The Pnume by Jack Vance
The Pnume is the final book in Jack Vance’s PLANET OF ADVENTURE quartet. These four short novels, which were published between 1968 and 1970, combine to tell the story of Adam Reith’s adventures on the planet Tschai after his spaceship crash-landed there. Adam has been trying to gather resources so that he can build a new spaceship and leave Tschai. Besides just wanting to return home, he also wants to warn Earth that there are other sentient creatures out there who may threaten Earth.
October 22nd, 2015. Kat Hooper´s rating: 3 | Jack Vance | Audio | SFF Reviews | 4 comments |
I Bury The Living directed by Albert Band
Featuring a story line worthy of inclusion in the soon-to-premiere Twilight Zone TV show on CBS, 1958’s I Bury the Living would seem to be a natural pick for “sleeper” status, and indeed, the reputation of this minor classic has only grown over the years. Deservedly so? Well, having just watched the film for the first time, I would have to say “yes” and “no.” The film is a surprisingly effective thriller for most of its 76-minute length, but unfortunately – for this viewer,
October 22nd, 2015. Sandy Ferber | Film / TV, Horror | SFF Reviews | 1 comment |
Sounds like weird good fun, Sandy.
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