Tag: science fiction
Science fiction author China Miéville discusses 'Embassytown'
China Miéville, has published eight novels, is a three-time winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for best U.K. science fiction, ran for a parliamentary seat, and has completed a doctoral thesis. And he's only 38. Miéville discussed aliens, linguistics and trespassing beyond the limits of human experience. ...
Colson Whitehead's new book on politics, class and zombies
Whitehead's latest novel "Zone One" imagines America at its best and worst during a fictional zombie apocalypse....
Author Samuel R. Delany on the evolution of sci-fi
Award-winning author Samuel R. Delany reflects on his science fiction writing career, the evolution of the genre and the distinction of sci-fi prose....
John Hodgman interviews George R.R. Martin
George R. R. Martin is the author a series of fantasy books which was recently adapted for the acclaimed HBO show "A Game of Thrones."...
If you liked 'District 9,' you'll like 'Zoo City'
South African sci-fi gets high marks again with a new book about people who are bonded with animals....
Robopocalypse: a summer thriller on robots
A science fiction novel about a war between people and robots brings humanity to both. ...
'The Sounds of Star Wars'
The surprisingly natural tools used to make the sound effects in "Star Wars" are explained in J. R. Rizler's new book....
"Terminator Salvation" and our romance with robots
Our fascination with robots and the imagined and real interactions we can have with them tells us a lot about how we view relationships....
Warp Speed Ahead!
"Star Trek" isn't just a summer blockbuster -- some of it is real science, like warp speed and the flip phone....
Genre Busters
The fight over genre fiction -- genre busters like Michael Chabon, Richard Price and others talk about the writings that transcend genres. ...
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