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‘Masters of Science Fiction’ coming to DVD August 5
If you’re like 90+% of the population and missed the short-lived Masters of Science Fiction series that ran for four weeks in August 2007 on ABC, you’re in for a treat. The 6-episode anthology series is coming to DVD Aug. 5, 2008 with a suggested price of $30 for the two-disc set.
Although, many online stores, [...]
Fan Speak: B
There are many words and abbreviations of special relevance to science fiction. In addition, over the years science fiction fandom has created many new terms. A list of some of these words and abbreviations is provided here for N3F members and for any others who are interested in the history of science fiction and science fiction fandom. Additions and/or corrections are invited.
Terry Pratchett on writing with Alzheimer’s
On December 11 of last year, best-selling science fiction and fantasy author Terry Pratchett revealed to the world that at age 60, he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. He talked recently with the London Times about how the diagnosis has effected his life and his outlook on the British health care system:
“The day [...]
Writer’s advice from ‘The Wildcat’s Victory’ author
BlogCritics.com writer Mayra Calvani interviewed author Christopher Hoare last week and he had many insights from a published author for aspiring writers.
N3F: E-Fan 8.1 Now available
The March 2008 issue of The Fan is out – a product of the watchful eye of editor Ruth R. Davidson.
Along with the regular features of officer and bureau reports, this issue includes two essays: The Computer in Our Lives and The Power of Nothing by Jack Robbins.
Additionally, Jon Swartz reviewed the books The Contested [...]
New York Times writes about Steampunk
 The New York Times has a feature article in its style and fashion section on the science fiction fandome genre of steampunk (think Jules Verne in space).
The Times descrivbes the steampnunk movement as:
… a subculture that is the aesthetic expression of a time-traveling fantasy world, one that embraces music, film, design and now fashion, all [...]
Daily Video: Starship Troopers book club
Today’s video is from blogger Chad Morton, who discusses Robert A Heinlein’s Starship Troopers and his desire to write science fiction himself.
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