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Walt  ·  6 days ago

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Striking maroon leather-bound edition of This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, part of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press. The cover and spine are intricately adorned with elegant gold-embossed designs. The title is prominently displayed on the spine in graceful gold lettering, alongside the author's name. The spine also features a small, detailed depiction of pyramids - On the cover is a bold illustration of pyramids, a glowing celestial eye, and cosmic elements, all rendered in shimmering 22kt gold - This collector's edition is expertly crafted in full leather with raised hubbed spines, ensuring durability and a classic aesthetic. It is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with gilded edges, combining elegance with longevity. The binding features smyth-sewn construction and concealed muslin joints, offering both durability and ease of handling - Maintained in pristine condition, this volume is part of a single-owner private collection, stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate. A pristine, untouched bookplate is included on the inside front cover, signifying its exclusivity. This edition features an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stunning illustrations by Vincent DiFate, capturing the imaginative essence of Zelazny's storytelling. This volume is a masterpiece of literary artistry and craftsmanship, making it a prized addition for collectors
Striking maroon leather-bound edition of This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, part of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press. The cover and spine are intricately adorned with elegant gold-embossed designs. The title is prominently displayed on the spine in graceful gold lettering, alongside the author's name. The spine also features a small, detailed depiction of pyramids - On the cover is a bold illustration of pyramids, a glowing celestial eye, and cosmic elements, all rendered in shimmering 22kt gold - This collector's edition is expertly crafted in full leather with raised hubbed spines, ensuring durability and a classic aesthetic. It is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with gilded edges, combining elegance with longevity. The binding features smyth-sewn construction and concealed muslin joints, offering both durability and ease of handling - Maintained in pristine condition, this volume is part of a single-owner private collection, stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate. A pristine, untouched bookplate is included on the inside front cover, signifying its exclusivity. This edition features an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stunning illustrations by Vincent DiFate, capturing the imaginative essence of Zelazny's storytelling. This volume is a masterpiece of literary artistry and craftsmanship, making it a prized addition for collectors
Striking maroon leather-bound edition of This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, part of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press. The cover and spine are intricately adorned with elegant gold-embossed designs. The title is prominently displayed on the spine in graceful gold lettering, alongside the author's name. The spine also features a small, detailed depiction of pyramids - On the cover is a bold illustration of pyramids, a glowing celestial eye, and cosmic elements, all rendered in shimmering 22kt gold - This collector's edition is expertly crafted in full leather with raised hubbed spines, ensuring durability and a classic aesthetic. It is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with gilded edges, combining elegance with longevity. The binding features smyth-sewn construction and concealed muslin joints, offering both durability and ease of handling - Maintained in pristine condition, this volume is part of a single-owner private collection, stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate. A pristine, untouched bookplate is included on the inside front cover, signifying its exclusivity. This edition features an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stunning illustrations by Vincent DiFate, capturing the imaginative essence of Zelazny's storytelling. This volume is a masterpiece of literary artistry and craftsmanship, making it a prized addition for collectors
Walt
Walt  ·  6 days ago

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This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, his debut novel, tied with Dune for the 1966 Hugo Award. Blending Greek mythology, humor, and poetic prose, it showcases Zelazny's signature style—mixing the ancient and futuristic in a fast-paced, philosophical adventure
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Dr. Artemis Ph.D.
Dr. Artemis Ph.D.  ·  3 weeks ago

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To all you #SciFi #writers out there,

Please please please please have an astrophysicist or aerospace engineer review your book before publishing.

I'm reading an award-winning scifi book right now and while the writing is good and the author obviously tried to get the science details down, they also obviously didn't do much more than read wikipedia. It's getting painful to read.

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Charles Castleberry :pika:  ·  3 weeks ago

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Damn, I’m 2/3 through this book already and I wish it was twice as long. 😂

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One night, when he finally felt it was safe, Tyler told a joke about a guy who got arrested somewhere in Italy and sentenced to a long prison term. On his first day, another prisoner approached him. "You like-a golf?" he asked. (His part of the joke required a thick Italian accent.) "Yes, I like golf." "Atsa good. You like-a Monday. Monday, we all play golf." "Really?" "It'sa good game. We all play. Tell me, you like-a bowling?" "Yes, I like bowling." "Atsa good. You like-a Tuesday. Tuesday, we have-a bowling." "Really?" "Yes, It' sa good game. We all play. Tell me, you like-a sex?" "Yes, I like sex." "You like-a with a boy or a girl?" "With a girl." "Uh-oh, you notta gonna like-a Wednesday."
One night, when he finally felt it was safe, Tyler told a joke about a guy who got arrested somewhere in Italy and sentenced to a long prison term. On his first day, another prisoner approached him. "You like-a golf?" he asked. (His part of the joke required a thick Italian accent.) "Yes, I like golf." "Atsa good. You like-a Monday. Monday, we all play golf." "Really?" "It'sa good game. We all play. Tell me, you like-a bowling?" "Yes, I like bowling." "Atsa good. You like-a Tuesday. Tuesday, we have-a bowling." "Really?" "Yes, It' sa good game. We all play. Tell me, you like-a sex?" "Yes, I like sex." "You like-a with a boy or a girl?" "With a girl." "Uh-oh, you notta gonna like-a Wednesday."
One night, when he finally felt it was safe, Tyler told a joke about a guy who got arrested somewhere in Italy and sentenced to a long prison term. On his first day, another prisoner approached him. "You like-a golf?" he asked. (His part of the joke required a thick Italian accent.) "Yes, I like golf." "Atsa good. You like-a Monday. Monday, we all play golf." "Really?" "It'sa good game. We all play. Tell me, you like-a bowling?" "Yes, I like bowling." "Atsa good. You like-a Tuesday. Tuesday, we have-a bowling." "Really?" "Yes, It' sa good game. We all play. Tell me, you like-a sex?" "Yes, I like sex." "You like-a with a boy or a girl?" "With a girl." "Uh-oh, you notta gonna like-a Wednesday."
Charles Castleberry :pika:
Charles Castleberry :pika:  ·  3 weeks ago

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Ok, that’s funny. 😁

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Lots of guys married guys. It was convenient. It was a rung on the ladder. Partnerships were evidence of stability. Partnerships were conducive to ad-vancement. It was a career path and a political commitment. Evidence of social responsibility. I'd considered it. I'd even been asked a couple of times, but the psychometrics were below optimum and I'm not desperate. Wasn't desperate. At least, José was tolerable in his own intense way. It was almost nice, having him next to me. The way I'd heard it, having a husband is like having a puppy. You can expect a puppy to pee on the carpet, asleep they're adorable — and awake, they can be fun to play with. A husband, however... I dunno. Everything else I've heard, they're harder to train.
Lots of guys married guys. It was convenient. It was a rung on the ladder. Partnerships were evidence of stability. Partnerships were conducive to ad-vancement. It was a career path and a political commitment. Evidence of social responsibility. I'd considered it. I'd even been asked a couple of times, but the psychometrics were below optimum and I'm not desperate. Wasn't desperate. At least, José was tolerable in his own intense way. It was almost nice, having him next to me. The way I'd heard it, having a husband is like having a puppy. You can expect a puppy to pee on the carpet, asleep they're adorable — and awake, they can be fun to play with. A husband, however... I dunno. Everything else I've heard, they're harder to train.
Lots of guys married guys. It was convenient. It was a rung on the ladder. Partnerships were evidence of stability. Partnerships were conducive to ad-vancement. It was a career path and a political commitment. Evidence of social responsibility. I'd considered it. I'd even been asked a couple of times, but the psychometrics were below optimum and I'm not desperate. Wasn't desperate. At least, José was tolerable in his own intense way. It was almost nice, having him next to me. The way I'd heard it, having a husband is like having a puppy. You can expect a puppy to pee on the carpet, asleep they're adorable — and awake, they can be fun to play with. A husband, however... I dunno. Everything else I've heard, they're harder to train.
Charles Castleberry :pika:
Charles Castleberry :pika:  ·  3 weeks ago

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Picked up a scifi novel (Praxis, by David Gerrold, author of The Trouble With Tribbles, The Man Who Folded Himself, and many, many others) about two college students arrested during a riot, who escape indentured labor by agreeing to emigrate to an unknown world (and who quickly marry to improve their odds of being accepted for emigration).

I was expecting some adventure, maybe some romance. I wasn’t expecting unnerving relevance.

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José shook his head. “I think the judge made it clear to the agent. She expects us to emigrate. She was doing us a favor, you know.” “Yeah, I know.” “You want to stay here⁠—?” “What I wanted was to stay in school⁠—” “Well, that’s not gonna happen. You and I are officially separated from that career path. As of twenty minutes ago—twenty-one minutes now.” José leaned forward and took my hands in his. “James. Jim. Husband. We are caught in the middle of a coup. The only way the regressives can seize
José shook his head. “I think the judge made it clear to the agent. She expects us to emigrate. She was doing us a favor, you know.” “Yeah, I know.” “You want to stay here⁠—?” “What I wanted was to stay in school⁠—” “Well, that’s not gonna happen. You and I are officially separated from that career path. As of twenty minutes ago—twenty-one minutes now.” José leaned forward and took my hands in his. “James. Jim. Husband. We are caught in the middle of a coup. The only way the regressives can seize
José shook his head. “I think the judge made it clear to the agent. She expects us to emigrate. She was doing us a favor, you know.” “Yeah, I know.” “You want to stay here⁠—?” “What I wanted was to stay in school⁠—” “Well, that’s not gonna happen. You and I are officially separated from that career path. As of twenty minutes ago—twenty-one minutes now.” José leaned forward and took my hands in his. “James. Jim. Husband. We are caught in the middle of a coup. The only way the regressives can seize
control is to get rid of as many progressives as possible. That means emptying the state-subsidized schools and purging as many of us as they can. They were going to get us one way or another.” “You can’t prove that⁠—” “I don’t have to. Look at the socio-metrics. You studied chaos theory. This country is teetering on the edge. It’s primed. One good push in the wrong direction and you can destabilize the entire structure of government. Martial law gives you the opportunity to restructure whatever you want regardless of the consent of the people. We might be the lucky ones, getting out of here now. Before it happens.”
control is to get rid of as many progressives as possible. That means emptying the state-subsidized schools and purging as many of us as they can. They were going to get us one way or another.” “You can’t prove that⁠—” “I don’t have to. Look at the socio-metrics. You studied chaos theory. This country is teetering on the edge. It’s primed. One good push in the wrong direction and you can destabilize the entire structure of government. Martial law gives you the opportunity to restructure whatever you want regardless of the consent of the people. We might be the lucky ones, getting out of here now. Before it happens.”
control is to get rid of as many progressives as possible. That means emptying the state-subsidized schools and purging as many of us as they can. They were going to get us one way or another.” “You can’t prove that⁠—” “I don’t have to. Look at the socio-metrics. You studied chaos theory. This country is teetering on the edge. It’s primed. One good push in the wrong direction and you can destabilize the entire structure of government. Martial law gives you the opportunity to restructure whatever you want regardless of the consent of the people. We might be the lucky ones, getting out of here now. Before it happens.”
Pseudo Nym
Pseudo Nym  ·  2 months ago

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Finished the 4th book in the Becky Chambers "Wayfarer" series. Strong recommend for "cozy sci-fi". Good tonic for <waves hands vaguely around at everything>.

The sapients are kind, the stories small and intimate and what I needed right now.

What should I read next?

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Alex Keane
Alex Keane  ·  2 months ago

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Reading through books from the "More Reading" list on the #Traveller wiki.

Current book is The Cosmic Computer by H. Beam Piper. I'm just short of halfway through it. I'm really enjoying it, except for where the fact that it's from the early 1960s comes screaming to the foreground with things "but we can't expect the women folk to use logic." Otherwise loving the plot about trying to use an almost religious devotion to a falsity to motivate a community to improve

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Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pcc
Deborah Hartmann Preuss, pcc  ·  2 months ago

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Memory fails me. Time for wisdom of crowds.

What is this #scifi book/series from the 70's or early 80's?
▪ human ship encounters alien ship, which ejects its occupants in fear upon detection
▪ humans zoom in on ejected aliens, find they are different sizes, morphologies, two thumbs in each hand.
▪ turns out they're rather teddybear-looking, & with sharp teeth, I think.
▪ books deal with two alien races being puzzled and learning about one another ...

Edit: see title in thread! \o/
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