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Notes on “The Star” by Arthur C. Clarke

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Scott D.

“The Star” by Arthur C. ClarkeOriginally appeared in the November 1955 issue of Infinity Science FictionHugo Award for Best Short Story, 1956Collected in “The Other Side of the Sky”, 1958   In a recent editorial meeting, the sizable staff here … Continue reading →

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Sandkings by George R. R. Martin (Notes)

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Scott D.

George R. R. Martin wrote some excellent science fiction stories back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. “Sandkings” is one of the most popular of those. It won the Hugo, the Nebula, and the Locus Award for Best Novelette. … Continue reading →

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Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber (Notes)

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Scott D.

This book has four stories in it: “Induction” (1957) – a one-page story, and the first. “The Snow Women” (1970) – about an 18 year-old Conan-esque Fafhrd, who lives in the wild and cold north but longs for civilization “The … Continue reading →

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