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more about #philipjosefarmer mikecap: Maybe it's not specifically a novel, but D.C.'s Crisis on Infinite Earths is another area worth mentioning here, there's a rich history of multiverse ... more » Anekanta - Go Play!: Sorry for being so late in reading this post, but very cool article Grey / Chris. By the by, if you do have the chance to check out Charlie Jade, I h... more » mostlysane: the name of the heinlein classic in this particular genre (we all know there's at least one for each genre) would be 'the number of the beast'.. I kno... more » ShikhaKristi: And here I thought I was the only Mick Farren fan (none of my friends have enjoyed him the way I do). Don't forget his wonderful "Jim Morrison's Adve... more » TroyFergasun: I feel that The Schrödinger's Cat Trilogy by Robert Anton Wilson deserves to be mentioned. more » CrowsandBones: Despite the flunctuating quality, I love both Amber series. Something about Zelazny's trickster heroes and pure adventure never fails to deliver for m... more » AdoraBelle: *Kahm*any Discworld novel*kahm* Especially Night watch and Jingo. more » Emmanuel_Goldstein: Agree on Amber, first five very strong. Everything that comes after = crap. more » Klebert L. Hall: Mick Farren also wrote for the surprisingly adequate Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers!. -Kle. more » matthewabel: I feel it a garish oversight that you have neglected to mention "Goats" the webcomic. Originally a silly diversion about a bar, it has blossomed into... more » FactWino: I can think of one Blue Oyster Cult Song, Veteran of the Psychic Wars, can anybody help out with the others? more » James7344: Someone needs to mention Andre Norton. A lot of her novels have multiverse themes. Keith Laumer dabbled, as well. And A Bertram Chandler had a few goo... more » Zyg: I think things are very multiversey right now because the world is in turmoil and the economy is a mess no matter where you live. People want escapism... more » mordicai: Anathem was legitimately AMAZING. more » ArthurByronCover: Actually, it probably wouldn't hurt to bring to folks' attention to earlier multiverse stories written under the old-fashioned concept of the parallel... more » Pegritz: THANK YOU for mentioning Jerry Cornelius. I'm not a big Moorcock fan, but godDAMN, Batman!--I *loved* the Cornelius Chronicles. Reading them was like ... more » Jeff Edsell: You mentioned you're not big on King, so okay: In The Talisman, his first collaboration with Peter Straub, young Jack Sawyer makes a journey across ... more » Chuck: I'm in the middle of reading Transition at the moment, and while I'm a Banks fan, I can't help thinking how much better it would be as a Tim Powers no... more » Discodave: R.O.A.C.H. M.O.T.E.L.: I'm wondering if the next step for Banks will be a post-Culture novel where slipping between universes becomes possible? Excession hints at that becom... more » Annalee Newitz: Doesn't this post make you wish Dr. Area would write more book reviews? I'm just sayin. more » -
#bookreview
Bad Boys of the Multiverse: An Alternate Universe Reading Guide
Have we gone multiverse crazy? Iain Banks' latest novel, Transition, is just the latest of a long line of sideways-traveling books, and this theme is more prevalent than ever. Here are some of my favorites, with spoilers and foul language. More » -
#riverworld
First Riverworld Trailer Sends Us All To Shirtless, Sexy Purgatory
Shove some dream gum in your face, because the first trailer for Syfy's TV movie Riverworld is out. Watch the half-naked Tahmoh Penikett get tortured by blue men in the adaptation of Philip José Farmer's Riverworld series. More » -
#bookcovers
Can You Come Up With A Science Fiction Book Cover Worse Than These?
Orbit Books is trying to create the worst science fiction book cover of all time — but they're up against stiff competition. Details, and a gallery of some of our fave bad covers, are below. More » -
#riverworld
"Riverworld" Adaptation Braces for Sea of Angry Readers
A faithful adaptation of Philip José Farmer's Riverworld novels would be nigh impossible, but the Syfy Channel's upcoming Riverworld miniseries plans to veer off into such uncharted waters that readers may not recognize it. More » -
#springmatingseason
10 Authors Who Put Sex In Their Science Fiction
Sex and science fiction have not always been the most obvious partners; combining the two has occasionally defeated even the genre's greatest luminaries. But here are ten authors who successfully brought sex into the future.
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#triviagasm
22 Cases of Sherlock Holmes in Science Fiction
He may already be the most iconic character in detective fiction, but who says Sherlock Holmes doesn't have a place in science fiction as well? We explore some of the Victorian sleuth's most fantastic adventures. More » -
#philipjosefarmer
R.I.P. Philip José Farmer
One of science fiction's most original voices passed away today. Philip José Farmer, author of the Riverworld and World Of Tiers series, is also known for writing as Kurt Vonnegut's fictional author Kilgore Trout. More » -
