Pierce's 3-volume thematic history of SF—discuss examples and exponents of hard SF, largely assuming its value. Recent books about Asimov, Clarke, Clement, Verne and Wells also highlight the science ...

His and Cramer's means of achieving that goal, however, cast doubt on both the quality of hard sf as literature and its claim to be called a distinctive branch, let alone the center of the sf universe ...

In Canadian author Watts's third but not final installment in the hard SF trilogy (see Forecast below ... corporate elite from the earlier books and "rifters" (cyborgs ...

By Jennifer Harlan With the first volume of a new series and an instructional book on magic, the “Watchmen” author wants an imaginary revolution. By Sam Thielman The author’s Southern ...

The award-winning author (If the Stars Are Gods, Timescape has a reputation for bridging the often hostile camps of hard-science SF and the more literary, humanist variety. In this collection of ...

That makes it an often heart wrenching-read that's hard to put down. It also explores the psychological toll exacted by having influence over others in a way that Paul Atriedes would probably find ...

A ballot measure would permanently close a coastal highway to cars. If the City by the Bay can't do it, who can?

Books! Zines! Hordes of people! Thursday night saw the opening of the SF Art Book Fair, as much a delight to small-press aficionados as a nightmare for claustrophobics. I can confirm: it was ...

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend ...

The six authors on the short list for this year's Booker Prize in mid-September are doubtless waiting to see who emerges triumphant on Nov. 12, when the winner is announced at a ceremony in London.

This is a spoiler-free review of Dune: Prophecy's first four episodes. The show premieres on HBO and Max on November 17, 2024 ...