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Well this is my first foray into the books section of CD. So hi
I am a long-standing fan of science fiction, and throughout my life have found that, unlike many other genres, people seem to either love it or hate it.
The very first sci-fi book I read was John Christopher's "The White Mountains" - part of the "Tripod" trilogy. I was hooked. I moved on to Herbert, Clarke, Le guin, Poul Andersen, Asimov, Greg Bear and many others.
Was there a particular author or book that sparked the initial flame in your love affair with science fiction?
Goodness, I can't even remember. I suppose it was watching Star Trek that got me interested, but I think the first Sci-Fi book I read was I Robot by Asimov and the related books to that. Then I went off into a Sci-Fantasy tangent and read a lot of dragons/elves/magicians type novels (Anne McCaffrey, etc) but recently I've been drawn back to the more technical sci-fiction and am loving David Weber, Karl Schroeder and SL Viehl.
Goodness, I can't even remember. I suppose it was watching Star Trek that got me interested, but I think the first Sci-Fi book I read was I Robot by Asimov and the related books to that. Then I went off into a Sci-Fantasy tangent and read a lot of dragons/elves/magicians type novels (Anne McCaffrey, etc) but recently I've been drawn back to the more technical sci-fiction and am loving David Weber, Karl Schroeder and SL Viehl.
I've always been more of a "hard" science fiction fan rather than a fan of the dragons/elves and fantasy tangent, with the exception of Tolkien and Laura Resnick (In Legend Born). That one made such a huge impact on me and I waited with bated breath for a LONG time until The White Dragon finally emerged to continue the story! I will definitely check out the above mentioned ones - I have gotten off science fiction for a while now but recently had the urge again and am on the hunt for some fresh stuff!
I love Star Trek as well (and the vast majority of sci-fi movies, regardless of how badly they may suck LOL).
Just heading out to see The Book of Eli tonight in fact
T also started with the saturday sci fi tv. Some of the earliest books I remember are the EE Doc Smith series. Have not found many good recent true sci fi. Usually into post destruction.
I love Star Trek as well (and the vast majority of sci-fi movies, regardless of how badly they may suck LOL).
Just heading out to see The Book of Eli tonight in fact
ME TOO!!! I always go see them and never read the reviews. I even liked Terminator Salvation but I missed Pandorum. Book of Eli is Sunday for me.
David Weber's stuff is great altho mostly military-related stuff. SL Viehl has a strong female protagonist but sometimes her endings are a little too convenient. I just started Karl Schroeder and he definitely has an unusual imagination. I liked Hyperion a lot but I couldn't get to grips with Ilium or Olympos by Dan Simmons at all.
T also started with the saturday sci fi tv. Some of the earliest books I remember are the EE Doc Smith series. Have not found many good recent true sci fi. Usually into post destruction.
Well if you are into films as well then The Book of Eli is post destruction
Just got back from it - I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10.
I became interested after reading Tales of Ten Worlds, an Arthur C Clarke anthology. Still my favorite, some amazing stories in there. I also preferred the more 'scienc-y' sci-fi, rather than fantasy. I'd also class Farenheit 451 as an inspiration, as well as Do Androids Really Dream of Electric Sheep? (how can you not love a title like that, especially at 15 years old?), which of course, was made into Blade Runner.
On a less literary level, the novel of Battlestar Galactica provided me with many happy hours of reliving the movie. That would be the original 1979 movie, which spawned the TV series. (Which I dont think was shown here in the colonies).
Well this is my first foray into the books section of CD. So hi
I am a long-standing fan of science fiction, and throughout my life have found that, unlike many other genres, people seem to either love it or hate it.
The very first sci-fi book I read was John Christopher's "The White Mountains" - part of the "Tripod" trilogy. I was hooked. I moved on to Herbert, Clarke, Le guin, Poul Andersen, Asimov, Greg Bear and many others.
Was there a particular author or book that sparked the initial flame in your love affair with science fiction?
Used to watch Ray Bradbury stories on tv as a teen, which got me started on sci-fi. Read Azimov, Clark & Herbert. Have also read a few from "unknown" authors, names of which I no longer remember. Since the mid- seventies, I've been more into the horror genre and, starting about a decade ago, I got heavily into political and murder mystery novels. At this point I'd have to say I'll sit and read just about any well-written book in so many genres that my bookshelves resemble the shelves in a library! I still have copies of some Azimov, some Herbert all mixed in with my Stephen Kings, Clive Barkers, Tom Clancys. Dean Koontzs and James Pattersons as well as the Harry Potters, Narnia and Lord of the Rings. Currently reading mostly true crime books.
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