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The Science Fiction Mythmakers

Jennifer Simkins
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Author : Jennifer Simkins
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476627250

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A literary genre that pervades 21st-century popular culture, science fiction creates mythologies that make statements about humanity’s place in the universe and embody an intersection of science, religion and philosophy. This book considers the significance of this confluence through an examination of myths in the writings of H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick and Frank Herbert. Presenting fresh insights into their works, the author brings to light the tendency of science fiction narratives to reaffirm spiritual myths.

Mythmaker

Marianne De Pierres
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Author : Marianne De Pierres
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857664228

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Mythmaker by Marianne De Pierres Pdf

Virgin’s in a tight spot. A murder rap hangs over her head and isn’t likely to go away unless she agrees to work for an organisation called GJIC (the Global Joint Intelligence Commission). Being blackmailed is one thing, discovering that her mother is both alive and the President of GJIC is quite another. Then there’s the escalation of Mythos sightings and the bounty on her head. Oddly, Hamish is the only one she can rely on. Life is complicated.

Modern Mythmakers

Michael McCarty
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Author : Michael McCarty
Publisher : McFarland Publishing
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 078643497X

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Modern Mythmakers by Michael McCarty Pdf

"Modern Mythmakers is a collection of 35 interviews from horror and science fiction's most influential writers and filmmakers, including Ray Bradbury, Dean Kootz, Richard Matheson, John Carpenter, John Saul, Joe McKinney, the Night of the Living Dead crew (including John Russo, Kyra Schon and Russ Streiner), Elvira, Whitley Strieber, Christopher Moore, and many more."--Provided by publisher.

Mythmaker

Jay Posey,Marianne de Pierres
Mythmaker Book PDF

Author : Jay Posey,Marianne de Pierres
Publisher : HarperCollins Audio
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0857664204

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Mythmaker by Jay Posey,Marianne de Pierres Pdf

Wren is living in Greenstone under the temporary care of Charles and Mol, and the protection of Chapel. Unable to determine the fate of his mother and those he left behind in Morningside, Wren believes there is nothing left to do but wait for Asher's final blow - until a man named Haiku walks into the Samurai McGann, looking for Three. After learning of Three's fate, Asher's ascension, and Wren's gift, Haiku offers his help, and together they set out to find the remnants of House Eight and convince them to help.

Biblical Themes in Science Fiction

Nicole L. Tilford,Kelly J. Murphy Murphy
Biblical Themes in Science Fiction Book PDF

Author : Nicole L. Tilford,Kelly J. Murphy Murphy
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781628374612

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Biblical Themes in Science Fiction by Nicole L. Tilford,Kelly J. Murphy Murphy Pdf

What does a first-generation female robot have in common with the biblical figure of Eve? Or an intergenerational spaceship with Noah’s ark? If a computer compiles a deceased person’s photographs and digital activities into a virtual avatar, is that a form of resurrection? Such seemingly unlikely scenarios are common in science fiction—and science fiction writers often draw on people, places, and events from biblical texts, assuming that audiences will understand the parallels. Biblical Themes in Science Fiction is a journey from creation to apocalypse where contributors Frank Bosman, Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch, Krista N. Dalton, Tom de Bruin, James F. McGrath, Kelly J. Murphy, Steven J. Schweitzer, Jason A. Staples, Nicole L. Tilford, Christine Wenderoth, and Jackie Wyse-Rhodes trace biblical themes as they appear in contemporary science fiction, including Doctor Who, Lilith’s Brood, The Handmaid’s Tale, Battlestar Galactica, and Fallout 3. Essays are supplemented by images and key science fiction sources for diving deeper into how the Bible influenced writers and creators. An afterword considers the imaginative impulses common to both science fiction and biblical texts.

The Fortean Influence on Science Fiction

Tanner F. Boyle
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Author : Tanner F. Boyle
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476641904

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The Fortean Influence on Science Fiction by Tanner F. Boyle Pdf

Charles Fort was an American researcher from the early twentieth century who cataloged reports of unexplained phenomena he found in newspapers and science journals. A minor bestseller with a cult appeal, Fort's work was posthumously republished in the pulp science fiction magazine Astounding Stories in 1934. His idiosyncratic books fascinated, scared, and entertained readers, many of them authors and editors of science fiction. Fort's work prophesied the paranormal mainstays of SF literature to come: UFOs, poltergeists, strange disappearances, cryptids, ancient mysteries, unexplained natural phenomena, and everything in between. Science fiction authors latched on to Fort's topics and hypotheses as perfect fodder for SF stories. Writers like Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Robert Heinlein, H.P. Lovecraft, and others are examined in this exploration of Fortean science fiction--a genre that borrows from the reports and ideas of Fort and others who saw the possible science-fictional nature of our reality.

Gender and the Quest in British Science Fiction Television

Tom Powers
Gender and the Quest in British Science Fiction Television Book PDF

Author : Tom Powers
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476626932

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Gender and the Quest in British Science Fiction Television by Tom Powers Pdf

The subjects of this book constitute a significant cross section of BBC science fiction television. With such characters as the Doctor (an enigmatic time-traveling alien), Kerr Avon (a problematic rebel leader), Dave Lister (a slovenly last surviving human) and Captain Jack Harkness (a complex omnisexual immortal), these shows have both challenged and reinforced viewer expectations about the small-screen masculine hero. This book explores the construction of gendered heroic identity in the series from both production and fan perspectives. The paradoxical relationships between the producers, writers and fans of the four series are discussed. Fan fiction, criticism and videos are examined that both celebrate and criticize BBC science fiction heroes and villains.

Science Fiction and Futurism

Ace G. Pilkington
Science Fiction and Futurism Book PDF

Author : Ace G. Pilkington
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476629551

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Science Fiction and Futurism by Ace G. Pilkington Pdf

Science and science fiction have become inseparable--with common stories, interconnected thought experiments, and shared language. This reference book lays out that relationship and its all-but-magical terms and ideas. Those who think seriously about the future are changing the world, reshaping how we speak and how we think. This book fully covers the terms that collected, clarified and crystallized the futurists' ideas, sometimes showing them off, sometimes slowing them down, and sometimes propelling them to fame and making them the common currency of our culture. The many entries in this encyclopedic work offer a guided tour of the vast territories occupied by science fiction and futurism. In his Foreword, David Brin says, "Provocative and enticing? Filled with 'huh!' moments and leads to great stories? That describes this volume."

Science Fiction Literature through History [2 volumes]

Gary Westfahl
Science Fiction Literature through History 2 volumes Book PDF

Author : Gary Westfahl
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 681 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9798216142348

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Science Fiction Literature through History [2 volumes] by Gary Westfahl Pdf

This book provides students and other interested readers with a comprehensive survey of science fiction history and numerous essays addressing major science fiction topics, authors, works, and subgenres written by a distinguished scholar. This encyclopedia deals with written science fiction in all of its forms, not only novels and short stories but also mediums often ignored in other reference books, such as plays, poems, comic books, and graphic novels. Some science fiction films, television programs, and video games are also mentioned, particularly when they are relevant to written texts. Its focus is on science fiction in the English language, though due attention is given to international authors whose works have been frequently translated into English. Since science fiction became a recognized genre and greatly expanded in the 20th century, works published in the 20th and 21st centuries are most frequently discussed, though important earlier works are not neglected. The texts are designed to be helpful to numerous readers, ranging from students first encountering science fiction to experienced scholars in the field.

Science Fiction in Classic Rock

Robert McParland
Science Fiction in Classic Rock Book PDF

Author : Robert McParland
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476630304

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Science Fiction in Classic Rock by Robert McParland Pdf

As technology advances, society retains its mythical roots--a tendency evident in rock music and its enduring relationship with myth and science fiction. This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Drawing on insights from Joseph Campbell, J.G. Frazer, Carl Jung and Mircea Eliade, the author examines how performers have incorporated mythic archetypes and science fiction imagery into songs that illustrate societal concerns and futuristic fantasies.

Religion and Science Fiction

James H. Thrall
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Author : James H. Thrall
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781040021569

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Religion and Science Fiction by James H. Thrall Pdf

Religion and Science Fiction: An Introduction guides students into deeper understanding of how religion and science fiction engage often overlapping questions. This textbook introduces key ideas of religious studies through critical consideration of print and visual media that fall within the general category of science fiction. The goal throughout is to help students move beyond simply identifying points of interrelation between religious studies and forms of what is often called, more broadly, speculative fiction, to considering how the studied texts open new ways of thinking about human (and nonhuman) experience taken to be religious. With discussion questions, lists of key terms, extensive additional resources, and suggestions for projects and essay questions, this book is a foundational text for students and instructors of religion and science fiction.

Doctor Who, the Myth Makers

Donald Cotton
Doctor Who the Myth Makers Book PDF

Author : Donald Cotton
Publisher : Carol Publishing Group
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0426201701

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When Doctor Who's time machine lands in ancient Troy, he and his friends become involved in the Trojan War

Saving the World Through Science Fiction

Michael R. Page
Saving the World Through Science Fiction Book PDF

Author : Michael R. Page
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476628226

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Saving the World Through Science Fiction by Michael R. Page Pdf

One of the major figures in science fiction for more than sixty years, James Gunn has been instrumental in making the genre one of the most vibrant and engaging areas of literary scholarship. His genre history Alternate Worlds and his The Road to Science Fiction anthologies introduced countless readers to science fiction. He founded the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in 1982. But Gunn has also been one of the genre's leading writers. His classic novels Star Bridge (with Jack Williamson), The Joy Makers, The Immortals and The Listeners helped shape the field. Now in his nineties, he remains a prominent voice. His forthcoming novel is Transformation. Drawing on materials from Gunn's archives and personal interviews with him, this study is the first to examine the life, career and writing of this science fiction grandmaster.

Mythmakers & Lawbreakers

Margaret Killjoy
Mythmakers Lawbreakers Book PDF

Author : Margaret Killjoy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Anarchism in literature
ISBN : 1849350027

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Mythmakers & Lawbreakers by Margaret Killjoy Pdf

For centuries, authors have used the veil of fiction to cast a critical eye over the wider societal issue, such as Aldous Huxley, Tolkein and Mary Shelley. In an unprecedented collection, AK Pressbring together some of the biggest name in contemporary fiction to illuminate this relationship with a specific focus on anarchist politics. Ranging in scope from serious political discussions to hilarious personal anecdotes, the interviews collected here paint an intimate portrait of the author as a political agent.

Discovering Dune

Dominic J. Nardi,N. Trevor Brierly
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Author : Dominic J. Nardi,N. Trevor Brierly
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476682013

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Discovering Dune by Dominic J. Nardi,N. Trevor Brierly Pdf

Frank Herbert's Dune is one of the most well-known science fiction novels of all time, and it is often revered alongside time-honored classics like The Lord of the Rings. Unlike Tolkien's work, the Dune series has received remarkably little academic attention. This collection includes fourteen new essays from various academic disciplines--including philosophy, political science, disability studies, Islamic theology, environmental studies, and Byzantine history--that examine all six of Herbert's Dune books. As a compendium, it asserts that a multidisciplinary approach to the texts can lead to fresh discoveries. Also included in this collection are an introduction by Tim O'Reilly, who authored one of the first critical appraisals of Herbert's writings in 1981, and a comprehensive bibliography of essential primary and secondary sources.