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Greatest Swashbuckling Heroes From 100+ Years Of SF Books
They swagger, they fight, they laugh in the face of danger. Science-fiction books have given us some of the greatest swashbuckling heroes, cutting a swathe through space and countless alternate timelines. Here are some of our favorite book heroes.
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Six Books Best Enjoyed on Your iPod
Reading isn’t just for your eyes any more. Many authors are podcasting their stories long before they ever go to print. If you want to hear what you’ve been missing, we have a few recommendations to get your ears started.
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20 Science Fiction Novels We Can’t Wait To Read in 2010
You’ve got a list of books to read today, but what will you be yearning to read next year? We’ve picked out 20 scifi and contemporary fantasy books coming out next year that have us filled with excitement.
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If You Like These Recent Movies, Here Are Books You’ll Love
Movies may thrill us with their huge ideas and set pieces, but you always know that anything a movie did, a novel did it first… and better. If you liked these dozen recent movies, here are some books you’ll love.
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The Unexpected Art of Science Fiction Book Covers
A single book can inspire a wide range of covers, and sometimes those covers can be works of art themselves. We look at some classic science fiction novels and the various covers they’ve worn throughout the years.
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Wasteland Impresses With Its Subtle Worldbuilding
Wasteland: The Apocalyptic Edition, which collects the first year of issues from Oni Press’ futuristic comic, is a great big chunk of what comics - and sci-fi in general - does best: Creating all-new worlds that engross, fascinate and compel.
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Dragon Movies, Alien Marathons And Dying Pornstars Oh My!
You’d be forgiven for thinking that we weren’t in the middle of sweeps right now, looking at this week’s TV line-up. Where’s the razzle and/or the dazzle? Who’s bringing the excitement? Oh, wait: House is treating a pornstar. Never mind.
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It’s Not Too Late To Escape From "The Prisoner"
The remake of the 1960s’ trippiest program, The Prisoner, starts airing tonight — and instead of an acid trip, it feels like you’ve taken one of those psychoactive drugs that makes time slow almost to a halt.
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With Double Star, the Hugos Start to Shine
The original Grand Master brings us the first Hugo-winning novel truly worthy of the award. Hot jets, kiddies! It’s Double Star, by Robert Anson Heinlein, from 1956.
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What Comes After 2012? 2011!
With this weekend’s release of 2012, we remembered 1984’s 2010: The Year They Make Contact and wondered, “How did we get from Roy Scheider and aliens to the end of the world?” Then we realized: The answer is Nic Cage.
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