My favourite SF & fantasy artist
Since I was thinking about artwork yesterday, I thought I’d mention my favourite science fiction and fantasy artist. It’s Stephan Martiniere. I love the subject matter, style, and colours in his work. He’s done lots of covers for science fiction and fantasy books, and he’s also done work for games, films, and theme parks. Stephan […]
The representation of women in fantasy
In this article author Juliet E. McKenna (The Thief’s Gamble) talks about how in fantasy books the characters who drive the plot are predominantly male, why this is, why it’s important, and what can be done about it. The Representation of Women in Fantasy: What’s the Problem?
The Neverending Story
{4/5} “Of course, I’ve worked up a few theories over the years. At first I thought the sphinxes’ judgment might be guided by certain physical characteristics… Then I toyed with numerical patterns… Since then I’ve come to the conclusion that the sphinxes’ decision is based on pure chance and that no principle whatever is involved. […]
Neglected SF & fantasy books & authors
Jo Walton asked people on Tor.com to suggest authors and books that could be described as neglected. She’s organized them into a few different categories, including ones she’s reviewed herself. Another list to check out if you’re looking for something to read. Neglected Books: the list
Favourite international SF & fantasy authors
Most of the authors we read in English are American, Canadian, British, or Australian. But there is science fiction and fantasy being written in other parts of the world. Here some authors tell us who their favourite international authors are: MIND MELD: Favorite International Authors
Best stories & novels to never win a Hugo
As a follow-up to the Thoughts on Hugo awards post from the other day, here are some thoughts from various authors on what story and novel most deserved to win a Hugo award but didn’t. You might find something here you haven’t read that sounds intriguing. MIND MELD: What’s the Best Story to Never Win […]
Thoughts on Hugo awards 1953 to 2000
The Hugo Awards are science fiction and fantasy awards voted on by people who attend (or buy a supporting membership to) the World Science Fiction Convention each year. Jo Walton, author of such books as Tooth and Claw, takes a look back through all the winners and nominees and gives her thoughts on whether they […]
Best SF & fantasy novels from the ’00s
Many lists are dominated by older works, so I thought I’d point out this list that just considers works from the first decade of the 21st century. It’s from Tor.com and has appreciations of the top 10 titles as well as statistics on the voting. Best SFF Novels of the Decade Readers Poll RESULTS I’ve […]
Neverwhere
{4.5/5} “‘Young man,’ he said, ‘understand this: there are two Londons. There’s London Above — that’s where you lived — and then there’s London Below — the Underside — inhabited by the people who fell through the cracks in the world. Now you’re one of them. Good night.’” Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, published in 1996 What […]
Redwall
I started reading Redwall by Brian Jacques because it was on the list. But I’m not going to finish it — it’s not doing it for me, so I’m moving on. There are a number of books marketed to younger readers on the fantasy list. Some of them, like The Golden Compass and Artemis Fowl, […]