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Read an excerpt from Eliot Peper’s new science fiction thriller, BandwidthRead an excerpt from Eliot Peper’s new science fiction thriller, Bandwidth
A century after Arthur C. Clarke’s birth, science fiction is still following his leadA century after Arthur C. Clarke’s birth, science fiction is still following his lead
In 1952 London, 12,000 people died from smog — here’s why that matters nowIn 1952 London, 12,000 people died from smog — here’s why that matters now
This Harry Potter AI-generated fanfiction is remarkably goodThis Harry Potter AI-generated fanfiction is remarkably good
Ernie Cline is writing a sequel to Ready Player OneErnie Cline is writing a sequel to Ready Player One
18 suits of power armor from science fiction you don’t want to meet on the battlefield18 suits of power armor from science fiction you don’t want to meet on the battlefield
A new trailer for Netflix’s Altered Carbon introduces an improbable murderA new trailer for Netflix’s Altered Carbon introduces an improbable murder
Persepolis Rising sets the stage for the end of The ExpansePersepolis Rising sets the stage for the end of The Expanse
VR pioneer Jaron Lanier on dystopia, empathy, and the future of the internetVR pioneer Jaron Lanier on dystopia, empathy, and the future of the internet
This free science fiction anthology is all about the future of space explorationThis free science fiction anthology is all about the future of space exploration
How two artists imagined the worlds of Philip K. Dick in Folio Society’s beautiful new bookHow two artists imagined the worlds of Philip K. Dick in Folio Society’s beautiful new book
Barbary Station is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about space pirates and a homicidal AIBarbary Station is a thrilling sci-fi adventure about space pirates and a homicidal AI
15 science fiction and fantasy books to read this December15 science fiction and fantasy books to read this December
Goodreads is changing its giveaways program, making it harder for readers to discover indie booksGoodreads is changing its giveaways program, making it harder for readers to discover indie books
Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust is a conflicting but rewarding fantasy adventurePhilip Pullman’s The Book of Dust is a conflicting but rewarding fantasy adventure
The best Black Friday 2017 book dealsThe best Black Friday 2017 book deals
Chaim Gartenberg
The BBC is adapting Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys as a radio dramaThe BBC is adapting Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys as a radio drama
Why TV studios should stop playing it safe when it comes to fantasyWhy TV studios should stop playing it safe when it comes to fantasy
Andy Weir on his new novel Artemis, building a lunar civilization, and why he avoids politics in his storiesAndy Weir on his new novel Artemis, building a lunar civilization, and why he avoids politics in his stories
A new book examines German influence on modern day graphic designA new book examines German influence on modern day graphic design
You can now purchase the beautiful maps from Lev Grossman’s Magicians trilogyYou can now purchase the beautiful maps from Lev Grossman’s Magicians trilogy
Omni magazine is officially back in printOmni magazine is officially back in print
Here are the winners of the 2017 World Fantasy AwardsHere are the winners of the 2017 World Fantasy Awards
16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this November16 science fiction and fantasy books to read this November
Audible is using machine learning to let romance novel fans ‘skip to the good part’Audible is using machine learning to let romance novel fans ‘skip to the good part’
Joe Hill on writing horror in an era of Twitter and toxic politicsJoe Hill on writing horror in an era of Twitter and toxic politics
Author Delilah S. Dawson on creating Captain Phasma’s backstoryAuthor Delilah S. Dawson on creating Captain Phasma’s backstory
Looking back on the anti-authoritarian themes of Philip Pullman’s His Dark MaterialsLooking back on the anti-authoritarian themes of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials
Walt Mossberg is writing a bookWalt Mossberg is writing a book
Nilay Patel
Astronaut Scott Kelly’s book is the closest you’ll get to experiencing space yourselfAstronaut Scott Kelly’s book is the closest you’ll get to experiencing space yourself
A new book aims to explore the glorious history of sci-fi cover artA new book aims to explore the glorious history of sci-fi cover art
The focus on diversity gained momentum at this year’s New York Comic ConThe focus on diversity gained momentum at this year’s New York Comic Con
Timothy Zahn is writing a sequel to ThrawnTimothy Zahn is writing a sequel to Thrawn
Visiting Andy Weir’s lunar city Artemis at New York Comic ConVisiting Andy Weir’s lunar city Artemis at New York Comic Con
Blade Runner’s source material says more about modern politics than the movie doesBlade Runner’s source material says more about modern politics than the movie does
Annihilation author Jeff VanderMeer on how his next novel is inspired by our dystopian presentAnnihilation author Jeff VanderMeer on how his next novel is inspired by our dystopian present
How to put internet art in a bookHow to put internet art in a book
Kaitlyn Tiffany
16 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this October16 science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to read this October
A new book explores the CIA’s crazy plan to snatch a Soviet sub from the bottom of the oceanA new book explores the CIA’s crazy plan to snatch a Soviet sub from the bottom of the ocean
Author Paul Vigna on The Walking Dead: ‘Zombies are a handy metaphor for anything that’s stalking you’Author Paul Vigna on The Walking Dead: ‘Zombies are a handy metaphor for anything that’s stalking you’

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