Alex Keane
Alex Keane  ·  6 days ago

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Looking for some book recommendations:

Trying for some non-military based space opera. Some recent ones I've enjoyed are Annihilation Aria by Mike Underwood, the Wayfarers series by Becky Chambers, the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper series by Nathan Lowell, and not sure if it counts as space opera quite but get the same feeling in Mary Robinette Kowal's Lady Astronaut books.

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Walt
Walt  ·  2 months ago

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SPECIAL COLLECTORS edition of the This Immortal by Roger Zelazny
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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  ·  2 months 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Immortal

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Dr. Artemis Ph.D.
Dr. Artemis Ph.D.  ·  2 months 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:
Charles Castleberry :pika:  ·  2 months 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:  ·  2 months 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.
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