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  • #bookvortex

    Tomorrow's Uprising Against Genre Classification Has Been Canceled. As You Were.

    11/17/09
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  • #exclusive

    Geeking Out About Genres With Michael Chabon

    Michael Chabon's celebrated science fiction and geeky pop culture, and his latest book Manhood For Amateurs is a love letter to fandom. So when we managed to ask him a few questions, we were excited to geek out about genres. More »
    11/16/09
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  • #bookreview

    Our Geeky Hearts Are Bigger On The Inside Than On The Outside

    Of all the love letters in Michael Chabon's newest book Manhood For Amateurs, the tenderest might well be reserved for Doctor Who. The Time Lord's journey, like so many other geeky narratives, becomes a touchstone for Chabon's relationships and self-discovery. More »
    11/03/09
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  • #books

    The Experts' Picks for Notable Books of the Year at World Fantasy Con

    At the World Fantasy Convention this weekend, I moderated a panel about the most notable books of the past year. Experts from the worlds of publishing, bookselling, and fandom weighed in. Here are their picks. More »
    11/01/09
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  • #bookreview

    The Secret History of Science Fiction

    Tachyon Publications has a new anthology out called The Secret History of Science Fiction. It centers around a subject that has sparked countless debates and rants among Science Fiction fans. And no, it's not River Tam vs. James T. Kirk. More »
    10/29/09
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  • #quoteoftheday

    Michael Chabon: Star Wars Legos Prove Kids Are Still Remixing The Force

    Adults attempt to control children's imaginative worlds, and unsupervised, free-form play is harder to come by than ever, warns author Michael Chabon. But even the most corporate-branded, marketing-controlled playthings can become wild and untrammeled, as Star Wars lego prove. More »
    10/15/09
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  • #quoteoftheday

    When Science Fiction Finally Dies, Science-Fictional Storytelling Will Be Healthier Than Ever

    10/14/09
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  • #rant

    Escapism Is The Highest Form Of Art

    Is escapism the enemy of smart science fiction? Are stories that let us escape reality always inconsequential fluff? That's what people argue — but the reverse is true. Escapism is a literary impulse, and escapist art is the highest art. More »
    10/05/09
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  • #alternatehistory

    An "Alternate History For Newbies" Primer Makes A Stab At Creating An Allohistory Canon

    Interested in diving into alternate history fiction? The Onion AV Club has an unusual recommendation: steer clear of both Philip Roth and Harry Turtledove, and start with a Pulitzer-nominated but seldom-discussed 1972 novel instead. More »
    08/13/09
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  • #worldcon2009

    Neil Gaiman And The Power Of Storytelling

    We were lucky enough to take part in a press conference with WorldCon guest of honor Neil Gaiman. We asked him about the theme of storytellers in his work. And he talked movies versus books, and his feelings about comics. More »
    08/07/09
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