The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Retro Read: A Martian Odyssey (Part 1)

Steve begins a new series of reviews devoted to examining the contents of what is arguably the single greatest anthology of science fiction’s first half-century – The Science Fiction Hall Of Fame, edited by Robert Silverberg and selected by the members of SFWA. Individual stories will be examined in order, with particular attention being paid to their suitability for today’s readers, as well as their place in SF literary history.

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ABSOLUTE ZERO

Today’s absolutely cool website is Rob Hansen’s Fan Stuff – UK & general fannish history – in depth!

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ABSOLUTE ZERO: Cool Websites, Very Cool

Who doesn’t love a good cartoon? Anyone?  Anyone?  Bueller?  Bueller? From Disney’s inception of Steamboat Willie (still under copyright, lol) to Max Fleischer, thru Betty Boop, to the zaniness and (inappropriate?) violence of Chuck Jones […]

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We Can be Heroes

The conversation got me thinking about heroes and what characteristics are expected of a hero from generation to generation.

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