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The Beginnings

Discussion in 'Science Fiction in Literature' started by Gene Steinberg, Aug 3, 2008.

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  1. Gary Seven Starship Cadet

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    I was also a Dr. Strange fan. Would love to see Alan Moore pen a limited series.
    Gary Seven, Jan 8, 2010
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  2. Gene Steinberg Administrator

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    Oh yes, Dr. Strange. Haven't heard about that character in years. :)
    Gene Steinberg, Jan 8, 2010
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    I'm not too sure but I've been reading sci fi and fantasy since I was a teenager. I can't remember specifics from back then but at some point I discovered Asimov and read The Foundation Trilogy. After that I was hooked on Asimov and eventually read most of his works. As a freshman in college I took a sci fi lit course which introduced me to other authors. My memory from then includes The Left Hand of Darkness and Dune.
    jkoci, Jan 9, 2010
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  4. Gene Steinberg Administrator

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    My first science fiction came on TV decades ago, before I had a chance to read any books. I am old enough to remember "Captain Video" with Al Hodges, who was one of the actors who portrayed "The Green Hornet" on radio. I'm feeling old just writing about this. :)'
    Gene Steinberg, Jan 9, 2010
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  5. jkoci Starship Cadet

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    As far as TV goes I would say my earliest memories are of Lost in Space. I used to watch it religiously as a kid.
    jkoci, Jan 10, 2010
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  6. Gene Steinberg Administrator

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    Don't get me started about the cliches that arose over that show. :)
    Gene Steinberg, Jan 10, 2010
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    Yes, but it is still a classic bit of 60s TV.
    jkoci, Jan 10, 2010
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  8. Gene Steinberg Administrator

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    Danger Will Robinson. :)
    Gene Steinberg, Jan 10, 2010
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  9. jkoci Starship Cadet

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    I recently reread The Hobbit after not picking it up since I was a teenager. After doing that I decided to reread the Foundation Trilogy after not reading since college. Even after all that time I am surprised by how much of the story is familiar.
    jkoci, Feb 25, 2010
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    Familiar in the sense of?
    Gene Steinberg, Feb 25, 2010
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  11. jkoci Starship Cadet

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    I remember bits and pieces of the scenes I'm reading as well as names. Asimov used very unique names for his characters. Considering I read the book over thirty years ago I'm pleased with my memory. :)
    jkoci, Feb 25, 2010
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    Unfortunately, it only goes downhill from there. :)
    Gene Steinberg, Feb 25, 2010
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    I am beginning to see that which is why I'm pleased when my memory surprises me.
    jkoci, Feb 25, 2010
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    As for me, my love for science fiction started when I read the books of Jules Verne, my favourite author. I can remember each specific details in his books, remember each character's name. And the love has been growing up with me, when I watched a lot of science films:D Still now, nothing can change that love
    donkeyB, Jun 9, 2010
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