THE BOOK OF THE NEW SUN The Shadow of the Torturer is a science fantasy novel by American writer Gene Wolfe, published by Simon & Schuster in May 1980. It is the first volume in The Book of the New Sun, a tetralogy which Wolfe had completed in draft before this novel was published. The … Continue reading SHADOW OF THE TORTURER
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THE DYING EARTH JACK VANCE
What great minds lie in the dust,” said Guyal in a low voice. “What gorgeous souls have vanished into the buried ages; what marvellous creatures are lost past the remotest memory … Nevermore will there be the like; now in the last fleeting moments, humanity festers rich as rotten fruit. Rather than master and overpower … Continue reading THE DYING EARTH JACK VANCE
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
When I learned that Netflix was bringing back the animated show masters of the universe and that Kevin Smith, professional ‘fanboy’ and pop culture icon, was the series showrunner, I was hyped. Being one of many who grew up in the early eighties, I was a huge fan of the show. I had all the … Continue reading MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE