OK - Fess Up

michaeldsusa · 06-11-2009, 17:35

Who else is a fan of the Golden Age of Science Fiction.
I declare this boat related as I'm taking my SF collection to the boat - or at least part of it

Ocean Girl · 06-11-2009, 19:13

I am a sci-fi nut

These two book share a spot on my bookshelf aboard Ocean Girl

War Of The Worlds (HG Wells)
30,000 Leagues Under The Sea (Jules Verne)

I will be interested to hear about some modern sci-fi books, good ones are hard to find! Right now I am feeding my sci-fi hunger with mostly sci-fi movies.

Cheers, and May the force be with you

! Now ya know I am a complete nerd, where is the smiley face with a light saber when ya need one!
Erika

**Boracay** · 06-11-2009, 19:23

There have been so much good si-fi and fantasy stuff on TV over the last decade or so that I have been disappointed almost every time I've tried to read a book.

And books are so expensive now, not to mention library fines when I don't get round to reading what I've borrowed.

My plan is to get as much as I can on disk or even PVR, and try to bring it with me.

Recently I've watched Torchwood, Dr. Who, Stargate Atlantis. Even Being Erica almost qualifies.

**David M** · 06-11-2009, 19:25

Amazon sells used books for pretty cheap. With free shipping and no sales tax, its hard to beat when you want actual paper to read from. I was considering a Kindle lately, but its still hard to justify the price. If something like a Kindle were a hundred bucks, then yeah, I would get one.

Check this out, the book 2001 selling for one cent. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...condition=used

Arthur C Clarke is one of my all time favorites. Not really the golden age, but good stuff.

S&S · 06-11-2009, 20:34

Count me in- Foundation (just the trilogy please) to Bujold ( Miles Vorkosigan). SOP aboard.

Remember the Legion of Space novels?- great stuff!

s/v Jedi · 06-11-2009, 20:43

Well, I think our boat name tells the story. We have all episodes from I think every sci-fi series on DVD. Currently watching the last Star Trek seasons. Don't forget Battlestar Gallactica, Babylon 5 etc. Yes, we have every Stargate SG1 and Atlantis too... that's over a hundred DVD's ;-)

My favorite book is Dune.

cheers
Nick.

LakeSuperior · 06-11-2009, 20:57

Sirens of Titan... if you want to know what it all means.

Marksman · 06-11-2009, 21:01

My favorite authors:

Robert Silverberg
Robert Heinlein
Harlen Ellison
Philip J. Farmer
Andre Norton
Isaac Asimov
R. A. Lafferty

The list could go on and on.....

fishwife · 06-11-2009, 21:04

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Zednotzee · 06-11-2009, 21:12

I find when I look for science fiction in the bookstores now, you seem to have two choices- Star Wars or Star Trek. Too bad, because there's so much more.
I like David Drake although that's a bit of a cross between science fiction & military fiction. Robert J. Sawyer is good too, near-future SF.

Amazon.com: Flashforward (9780765324139): Robert J. Sawyer: Books
Amazon.com: Calculating God (9780765322890): Robert J. Sawyer: Books

Golden age? Probably Robert Heinlein for me, maybe some Ray Bradbury & George Orwell.

michaeldsusa · 06-11-2009, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zednotzee

I find when I look for science fiction in the bookstores now, you seem to have two choices- Star Wars or Star Trek. Too bad, because there's so much more.
I like David Drake although that's a bit of a cross between science fiction & military fiction. Robert J. Sawyer is good too, near-future SF.

Amazon.com: Flashforward (9780765324139): Robert J. Sawyer: Books
Amazon.com: Calculating God (9780765322890): Robert J. Sawyer: Books

Golden age? Probably Robert Heinlein for me, maybe some Ray Bradbury & George Orwell.

Which why I asked about fans of the Golden Age. All I have seen for years seems to be fantasy - are there any new 'hard science' writers I should be reading?

scook1 · 06-11-2009, 21:55

I love Sci Fi! Asimov and Bradbury are some of my favorites.I almost forgot the Enders Game series!
Spencer

s/v Jedi · 06-11-2009, 23:46

I think right now Brian Herbert (son of Frank) is my favorite author.

Brian Herbert - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ciao!
Nick.

MikeinLA · 07-11-2009, 01:03

You should have been around when my Dad passed away. 20-30 years of Analog magazine. Lots of Asimov and other classic sci-fi.

Mike

Ocean Girl · 07-11-2009, 15:52

My sister, who is the culprit that got me hooked on sci-fi, recommends Piers Anthony.

06-11-2009, 17:35	#1
michaeldsusa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Boat: Pilothouse Pan Oceanic 46' S/V Soon to be Renamed Posts: 73	OK - Fess Up Who else is a fan of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. I declare this boat related as I'm taking my SF collection to the boat - or at least part of it

06-11-2009, 19:13	#2
Ocean Girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kemah, Texas Boat: Cape Dory 30 cutter s/v Ocean Girl Posts: 854	I am a sci-fi nut These two book share a spot on my bookshelf aboard Ocean Girl War Of The Worlds (HG Wells) 30,000 Leagues Under The Sea (Jules Verne) I will be interested to hear about some modern sci-fi books, good ones are hard to find! Right now I am feeding my sci-fi hunger with mostly sci-fi movies. Cheers, and May the force be with you! Now ya know I am a complete nerd, where is the smiley face with a light saber when ya need one! Erika

06-11-2009, 19:23	#3
Boracay Moderator Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nr Blackwattle Bay,Sydney, NSW, Australia Boat: Steel Roberts Offshore 44 Posts: 1,878	The TV did it... There have been so much good si-fi and fantasy stuff on TV over the last decade or so that I have been disappointed almost every time I've tried to read a book. And books are so expensive now, not to mention library fines when I don't get round to reading what I've borrowed. My plan is to get as much as I can on disk or even PVR, and try to bring it with me. Recently I've watched Torchwood, Dr. Who, Stargate Atlantis. Even Being Erica almost qualifies. __________________ Rust never sleeps Boracay Blog.

06-11-2009, 19:25	#4
David M Moderator Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Boat: research vessel Posts: 4,660	Amazon sells used books for pretty cheap. With free shipping and no sales tax, its hard to beat when you want actual paper to read from. I was considering a Kindle lately, but its still hard to justify the price. If something like a Kindle were a hundred bucks, then yeah, I would get one. Check this out, the book 2001 selling for one cent. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...condition=used Arthur C Clarke is one of my all time favorites. Not really the golden age, but good stuff. __________________ David Where land ends life begins. Last edited by David M; 06-11-2009 at 19:50.

06-11-2009, 21:01	#8
Marksman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Stanwood, Wa. Boat: 1966 Buchan 37-Maelstrom Posts: 26	Good Books My favorite authors: Robert Silverberg Robert Heinlein Harlen Ellison Philip J. Farmer Andre Norton Isaac Asimov R. A. Lafferty The list could go on and on..... __________________ Fred Maelstrom

06-11-2009, 20:34	#5
S&S Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Boat: 48' 1963 S&S yawl Posts: 560	Count me in- Foundation (just the trilogy please) to Bujold ( Miles Vorkosigan). SOP aboard. Remember the Legion of Space novels?- great stuff!

06-11-2009, 20:43	#6
s/v Jedi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Boat: Sundeer 64 - Jedi Posts: 1,519	Well, I think our boat name tells the story. We have all episodes from I think every sci-fi series on DVD. Currently watching the last Star Trek seasons. Don't forget Battlestar Gallactica, Babylon 5 etc. Yes, we have every Stargate SG1 and Atlantis too... that's over a hundred DVD's ;-) My favorite book is Dune. cheers Nick.

06-11-2009, 20:57	#7
LakeSuperior Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Boat: Siskawit - Mason 44 Posts: 80	Sirens of Titan... if you want to know what it all means.

06-11-2009, 21:04	#9
fishwife Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London, boat wintering in Morocco Posts: 140	Annotated Baen Free eBook Listing . . . www.allensmith.net Baen Free Library The OtherWorldsCafe: Fiction: Stories

06-11-2009, 21:12	#10
Zednotzee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Barrie Ontario Boat: 1976 Alberg 37 Yawl hull 172 Posts: 50	I find when I look for science fiction in the bookstores now, you seem to have two choices- Star Wars or Star Trek. Too bad, because there's so much more. I like David Drake although that's a bit of a cross between science fiction & military fiction. Robert J. Sawyer is good too, near-future SF. Amazon.com: Flashforward (9780765324139): Robert J. Sawyer: Books Amazon.com: Calculating God (9780765322890): Robert J. Sawyer: Books Golden age? Probably Robert Heinlein for me, maybe some Ray Bradbury & George Orwell.

06-11-2009, 21:55	#12
scook1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Boat: McGregor venture 15 "IMP" Posts: 72	I love Sci Fi! Asimov and Bradbury are some of my favorites.I almost forgot the Enders Game series! Spencer __________________ Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air… -Ralph Waldo Emerson Last edited by scook1; 06-11-2009 at 21:57. Reason: Awesomeness

06-11-2009, 23:46	#13
s/v Jedi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Boat: Sundeer 64 - Jedi Posts: 1,519	I think right now Brian Herbert (son of Frank) is my favorite author. Brian Herbert - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ciao! Nick.

07-11-2009, 01:03	#14
MikeinLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Boat: Deja Vu - Catalina 36 MK I Posts: 42	You should have been around when my Dad passed away. 20-30 years of Analog magazine. Lots of Asimov and other classic sci-fi. Mike

07-11-2009, 15:52	#15
Ocean Girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kemah, Texas Boat: Cape Dory 30 cutter s/v Ocean Girl Posts: 854	My sister, who is the culprit that got me hooked on sci-fi, recommends Piers Anthony.

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