Ray Ingles
Ray Ingles  ·  3 days ago

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#ScribesAndMakers 6: Book read over and over?

LORD OF LIGHT by Roger Zelazny. Bounced off it when I was too young, came back to it more prepared. Dense, oddly-structured, literary prose; complicated plot with many characters; a world that straddles the line between #Fantasy andl #SciFi.

Every time I read it I spot more connections and understand the characters and world on a deeper level.

Plus it has a small place in history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Caper

Spearhafoc
Spearhafoc  ·  4 days ago

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Retro style Sunday comic strip page. Title: Clarion Call Caption: Mustafa Khalfani is the Pharaoh! He and his followers believe him to be the male-line descendant of the great King Tutankhamun. With his courage, fists, secret knowledge of ages past, and his engineering genius, he fights evil alongside the Apex Society Panel 1: Satin Jim approaches Khalfani, who is using a tool on a small gold pyramid covered in circuit patterns. Caption: He toils away in his laboratory when his friend, Satin Jim O'Morey, a citizen of the pirate city of Libertatia, asks him what he's working on. Panel 2: Khalfani takes off his safety glasses and shows the pyramid to Satin Jim. Caption: "An artifact from Egypt's Fourth Dynasty" says Khalfani, "If I can figure it out, I may be able to unlock the secret of teleportation known to my forebears!" Panel 3: Khalfani and Satin Jim both look shocked at the pyramid. Caption: Suddenly, the artifact begins emitting a strange hum and... Panel 4: The pyramid falls to the floor, smoking. Caption: They're gone! Next : - The Forest!
Retro style Sunday comic strip page. Title: Clarion Call Caption: Mustafa Khalfani is the Pharaoh! He and his followers believe him to be the male-line descendant of the great King Tutankhamun. With his courage, fists, secret knowledge of ages past, and his engineering genius, he fights evil alongside the Apex Society Panel 1: Satin Jim approaches Khalfani, who is using a tool on a small gold pyramid covered in circuit patterns. Caption: He toils away in his laboratory when his friend, Satin Jim O'Morey, a citizen of the pirate city of Libertatia, asks him what he's working on. Panel 2: Khalfani takes off his safety glasses and shows the pyramid to Satin Jim. Caption: "An artifact from Egypt's Fourth Dynasty" says Khalfani, "If I can figure it out, I may be able to unlock the secret of teleportation known to my forebears!" Panel 3: Khalfani and Satin Jim both look shocked at the pyramid. Caption: Suddenly, the artifact begins emitting a strange hum and... Panel 4: The pyramid falls to the floor, smoking. Caption: They're gone! Next : - The Forest!
Retro style Sunday comic strip page. Title: Clarion Call Caption: Mustafa Khalfani is the Pharaoh! He and his followers believe him to be the male-line descendant of the great King Tutankhamun. With his courage, fists, secret knowledge of ages past, and his engineering genius, he fights evil alongside the Apex Society Panel 1: Satin Jim approaches Khalfani, who is using a tool on a small gold pyramid covered in circuit patterns. Caption: He toils away in his laboratory when his friend, Satin Jim O'Morey, a citizen of the pirate city of Libertatia, asks him what he's working on. Panel 2: Khalfani takes off his safety glasses and shows the pyramid to Satin Jim. Caption: "An artifact from Egypt's Fourth Dynasty" says Khalfani, "If I can figure it out, I may be able to unlock the secret of teleportation known to my forebears!" Panel 3: Khalfani and Satin Jim both look shocked at the pyramid. Caption: Suddenly, the artifact begins emitting a strange hum and... Panel 4: The pyramid falls to the floor, smoking. Caption: They're gone! Next : - The Forest!
Walt
Walt  ·  7 days 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  ·  7 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Immortal

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earthling  ·  last week

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The Black Cloud by Fred Hoyle, 1957

"One of the greatest works of science fiction ever written." - Richard Dawkins

"Without a question the most intelligently written science fiction story I have ever read . . . A terrific yarn." - Charlotte Observer

"An eerie story which demands the reader's attention from start to finish." - Denver Post

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Astronomers in England and America have made a terrifying discovery: an ominous black cloud the size of Jupiter is travelling straight towards our solar system. If their calculations are correct, the cloud's path will bring it between the Earth and the Sun, blocking out the Sun's rays and threatening unimaginable consequences for our planet. With the fate of every living thing on Earth in the balance, world leaders assemble a team of brilliant scientists to figure out a way to stop the cloud. But when they uncover the truth behind its origins, they will be forced to reconsider everything they think they know about the nature of life in the universe . . . A landmark of British science fiction, The Black Cloud (1957) was the first novel by world-renowned astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001), who used his own scientific background to create a frighteningly real apocalyptic thriller in which, Hoyle said, "there is very little that could not conceivably happen." Long recognized as a classic in Great Britain, Hoyle's novel returns to print in the U.S. for the first time in over 40 years in this edition, published to coincide with the centennial of the author's birth and featuring a new foreword by Geoffrey Hoyle. "[A] rattling good story . . . a really thrilling book. There is a largeness, generosity, and jollity about the whole spirit of the book that reminds one of the early Wells at his best." - G. S. Fraser, New Statesman
Astronomers in England and America have made a terrifying discovery: an ominous black cloud the size of Jupiter is travelling straight towards our solar system. If their calculations are correct, the cloud's path will bring it between the Earth and the Sun, blocking out the Sun's rays and threatening unimaginable consequences for our planet. With the fate of every living thing on Earth in the balance, world leaders assemble a team of brilliant scientists to figure out a way to stop the cloud. But when they uncover the truth behind its origins, they will be forced to reconsider everything they think they know about the nature of life in the universe . . . A landmark of British science fiction, The Black Cloud (1957) was the first novel by world-renowned astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001), who used his own scientific background to create a frighteningly real apocalyptic thriller in which, Hoyle said, "there is very little that could not conceivably happen." Long recognized as a classic in Great Britain, Hoyle's novel returns to print in the U.S. for the first time in over 40 years in this edition, published to coincide with the centennial of the author's birth and featuring a new foreword by Geoffrey Hoyle. "[A] rattling good story . . . a really thrilling book. There is a largeness, generosity, and jollity about the whole spirit of the book that reminds one of the early Wells at his best." - G. S. Fraser, New Statesman
Astronomers in England and America have made a terrifying discovery: an ominous black cloud the size of Jupiter is travelling straight towards our solar system. If their calculations are correct, the cloud's path will bring it between the Earth and the Sun, blocking out the Sun's rays and threatening unimaginable consequences for our planet. With the fate of every living thing on Earth in the balance, world leaders assemble a team of brilliant scientists to figure out a way to stop the cloud. But when they uncover the truth behind its origins, they will be forced to reconsider everything they think they know about the nature of life in the universe . . . A landmark of British science fiction, The Black Cloud (1957) was the first novel by world-renowned astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001), who used his own scientific background to create a frighteningly real apocalyptic thriller in which, Hoyle said, "there is very little that could not conceivably happen." Long recognized as a classic in Great Britain, Hoyle's novel returns to print in the U.S. for the first time in over 40 years in this edition, published to coincide with the centennial of the author's birth and featuring a new foreword by Geoffrey Hoyle. "[A] rattling good story . . . a really thrilling book. There is a largeness, generosity, and jollity about the whole spirit of the book that reminds one of the early Wells at his best." - G. S. Fraser, New Statesman
randomwizard
randomwizard  ·  2 weeks ago

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I bought Green Ronin's The Expanse RPG. You can get a FREE quick start rules version of it
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/247982/the-expanse-rpg-quickstart

I like the Dragon Age, Fantasy AGE systems. I do think they suffer a little bit from not having the vast trove of monsters, magic items and lore that D&D has.

Curious to see how the system works for a sci-fi rpg.

I have only skimmed the rules so far, but I applaud the writers for getting the first page of the GMs section right.

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müllermeier
müllermeier  ·  2 weeks ago

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A map for my worldbuilding project. This is an “eyeball planet” a special type of tidally locked world. 1 is supposed to look like what people living there would use. 2 is just to visualize what direction the winds are blowing. 3 is with major shipping lanes overlayed (I wanted to include them with the first, but left them out because I didn’t like the vibes)

Also thanks to Quanox, Shura, Dazze, Happy skies, @sequentialsnep Gotyoureyes and Remy for contributing one city name each.

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