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AboutSF AUDIOEpisode 021: John Tibbetts' Interview with Kim Stanley Robinson, part 2This is the second part of the interview John Tibbetts conducted with Kim Stanley Robinson.2012-08-1030 min
AboutSF AUDIOEpisode 020: John Tibbets' Interview with Kim Stanley Robinson, part 1Episode 020 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of an interview John C. Tibbetts conducted with science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson. If you have not been following the podcasts, John Tibbetts, associate professor in the department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Kansas, provided donations of audio interviews with luminaries in the fields of Science Fiction and Fantasy, including Ray Bradbury, Frederick Pohl and Stephen King, among others, to the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in Lawrence, KS. The interviews, gathered during the course of a lifetime...2012-08-1050 min
AboutSF AUDIOEpisode 019: John Tibbetts' Interview with Robert BlochEpisode 019 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of an interview John C. Tibbetts conducted with horror, mystery, and science fiction writer Robert Bloch. If you have not been following the podcasts, John Tibbetts, associate professor in the department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Kansas, provided donations of audio interviews with luminaries in the fields of Science Fiction and Fantasy, including Ray Bradbury, Frederick Pohl and Stephen King, among others, to the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in Lawrence, KS. The interviews, gathered during the course of...2012-06-0133 min
AboutSF AUDIOEpisode 018: John Tibbetts' Interview with T.E.D. KleinEpisode 018 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of an interview John C. Tibbetts conducted with Dark Fantasy writer T.E.D. Klein. If you have not been following the podcasts, John Tibbetts, associate professor in the department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Kansas, provided donations of audio interviews with luminaries in the fields of Science Fiction and Fantasy, including Ray Bradbury, Frederick Pohl and Stephen King, among others, to the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in Lawrence, KS. The interviews, gathered during the course of a...2012-04-2726 min
AboutSF AUDIOEpisode 017: John Tibbetts' Interview with Jack WilliamsonEpisode 017 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of an interview John C. Tibbetts conducted with Science Fiction and Fantasy writer Jack Williamson. If you have not been following the podcasts, John Tibbetts, associate professor in the department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Kansas, provided donations of audio interviews with luminaries in the fields of Science Fiction and Fantasy, including Ray Bradbury, Frederick Pohl and Stephen King, among others, to the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in Lawrence, KS. The interviews, gathered during the course of a...2012-04-2021 min
AboutSF AUDIOEpisode 016: John Tibbetts' Interview with Poul Anderson, Part 2Episode 016 of the AboutSF podcast is the second half of a recording of an interview John C. Tibbetts conducted with Science Fiction and Fantasy writer Poul Anderson in 1993, in Minneapolis, MN.
During his wide-ranging interview, he discusses his creative process, history of writing, the role his wife plays in editing his books, and the value of humor in stories. This is Part Two of a two-part interview.2012-04-1329 min
AboutSF AUDIOEpisode 015: John Tibbetts' Interview with Poul Anderson, Part 1Episode 015 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of an interview John C. Tibbetts conducted with Science Fiction and Fantasy writer Poul Anderson in 1993, in Minneapolis, MN. If you have not been following the podcasts, John Tibbetts, associate professor in the department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Kansas, provided donations of audio interviews with luminaries in the fields of Science Fiction and Fantasy, including Ray Bradbury, Frederick Pohl and Stephen King, among others, to the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in Lawrence, KS. The interviews, gathered during...2012-04-1328 min
AboutSF AUDIOEpisode 014: John Tibbetts' interview with L. Sprague De CampEpisode 014 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of an interview John C. Tibbetts conducted with Science Fiction and Fantasy writer L. Sprague De Camp. If you have not been following the podcasts, John Tibbetts, associate professor in the department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Kansas, provided donations of audio interviews with luminaries in the fields of Science Fiction and Fantasy, including Ray Bradbury, Frederick Pohl and Stephen King, among others, to the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in Lawrence, KS. The interviews, gathered during the course...2012-04-0629 min
AboutSF AUDIO013: Epilogue from Beyond the Blue Event Horizon, written by Frederik Pohl and read by Mary A. TurzilloEpisode 013 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of Mary A. Turzillo reading the epilogue from the Frederik Pohl novel Beyond the Blue Event Horizon, which was first published in 1980.
Mary A. Turzillo has published numerous works of fiction and poetry. Her story “Mars Is No Place for Children” won the 2000 Nebula award for best novelette, and her novel An Old-Fashioned Martian Girl was serialized in Analog from July to November in 2004. Mary’s 2007 collection of poetry, Your Cat & Other Space Aliens, published by VanZeno Press, was nominated for a...2012-03-2617 minAboutSF AUDIO012: "Let the Ants Try" written by Frederik Pohl, and read by Robin Wayne BaileyEpisode 012 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of Robin Wayne Bailey reading the Frederik Pohl short story “Let the Ants Try,” which was first published in the November, 1949 issue of Planet Stories, and has since been included in several collections and anthologies.
Mr. Bailey is the author of numerous fantasy and science fiction works, including the bestselling DragonKin series, the Frost series, the Brothers of the Dragon series, and Mr. Bailey’s Fritz Leiber-inspired Fafhrd and the Gray Mouse novel, Swords Against the Shadowland. In addition to his numerous publications...2012-03-2630 minAboutSF AUDIO011: "The Day the Icicle Works Closed," written by Frederik Pohl, and read by Ian McDonaldEpisode 011 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of Ian McDonald reading the Frederik Pohl short story “The Day the Icicle Works Closed,” which was first published in Galaxy Magazine, in February, 1960. In that same year, the story was included in the Frederik Pohl short story collection The Man Who Ate the World. Since then, it has been included in a number of anthologies of Mr. Pohl’s work, most recently in Platinum Pohl: The Collected Best Stories.
Mr. McDonald was recorded reading “The Day the Icicle Works Closed&rdquo...2011-12-301h 12AboutSF AUDIO010: "“The Deadly Mission of Phineas Snodgrass” written by Frederik Pohl, and read by Geoffrey A. LandisEpisode 010 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of Geoffrey A. Landis reading the Frederik Pohl short story “The Deadly Mission of Phineas Snodgrass.” “The Deadly Mission of Phineas Snodgrass” was first published in Galaxy Magazine in 1962, and has since been included in numerous collections of Mr. Pohl’s work. Most recently, in 2005, the story was included in The Enchanter Completed: A Tribute Anthology for L. Sprague de Camp.
Mr. Landis was recorded reading “The Deadly Mission of Phineas Snodgrass” at the 2011 Campbell Conference, where he also...2011-10-2609 minAboutSF AUDIO009: "The Mayor of Mare Tranq" written by Frederik Pohl and read by Elizabeth Anne HullDr. Elizabeth Anne Hull is an accomplished scholar and editor in the field of Science Fiction. She edited the anthology Gateways: Original New Stories Inspired by Frederik Pohl, published by Tor book in 2010. She has been a member of the selection jury for the annual John W. Campbell Memorial Award for best science-fiction novel since 1986. She has been an active member of the Science Fiction Research Association, serving as its president, and the editor of the SFRA newsletter. She was awarded the Thomas D. Clareson Award for Distinguished Service by SFRA in 1997. Dr...2011-10-1124 minAboutSF AUDIO008 "The Meeting" written by Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth, read by Bradley DentonEpisode 008 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of Bradley Denton reading the Frederik Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth story “The Meeting.” “The Meeting” was first published in November, 1972, in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. The story went on to win the 1973 Hugo Award for the Best Short Story. Mr. Denton is the author of numerous short works of fiction and novels, including Laughin’ Boy, Lunatics, Blackburn and Buddy Holly Is Alive and Well on Ganymede. A film version of Buddy Holly Is Alive and Well on...2011-09-2728 minAboutSF AUDIO007 "Spending a Day at the Lottery Fair" written by Frederik Pohl and read by Kij JohnsonEpisode 007 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of Kij Johnson (www.kijjohnson.com) reading the Frederik Pohl short story “Spending a Day at the Lottery Fair.” Kij has won numerous awards in the fields of Fantasy and Science Fiction, including the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, the Crawford Award, the World Fantasy Award and the Nebula Award. Kij is also a multiple Hugo Award nominee. She is an associate director for the Center for the Study of Science Fiction (www.sfcenter.ku.edu) at the University of Kansas, and is the Vice Chair...2011-09-1925 minAboutSF AUDIOEpisode 6: "Fermi and Frost" written by Frederik Pohl, read by Sheila WilliamsEpisode 006 of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of Sheila Williams reading the Frederik Pohl short story “Fermi and Frost.” Sheila Williams has worked at Asimov’s Science Fiction since 1982 (www.asimovs.com). She has been the editor of the magazine since 2004. Sheila cofounded the Dell Magazines Award for Undergraduate Excellence in Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing (www.dellaward.com). Her many editing credits include the Isaac Asimov’s anthology series (co-edited with Gardner Dozois), A Woman’s Liberation: A Choice of Futures by and About Women (edited with...2011-09-1239 min
AboutSF AUDIO005 John Tibbetts' 1984 interview with Frederik PohlEpisode five of the AboutSF podcast is a recording of a 1984 interview John C. Tibbetts conducted with Science Fiction writer Frederik Pohl. John Tibbetts, associate professor in the department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Kansas, has donated recorded audio interviews with luminaries in the fields of Science Fiction and Fantasy, including Ray Bradbury, Frederick Pohl and Stephen King, among others, to the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in Lawrence, KS. The interviews, gathered during the course of a lifetime of reading, collecting, and writing about Science Fiction...2011-07-0525 minAboutSF AUDIO004 "Day Million" written and read by Frederik PohlFor episode four of the AboutSF AUDIO podcast we are thrilled to share a recording of Frederik Pohl reading his story “Day Million.” Mr. Pohl graciously recorded himself reading the story specifically for this podcast.
Frederik Pohl’s career as a writer and editor spans over seventy years from his first published work “Elegy to a Dead Planet: Luna” in 1937, to his most recent novel, All the Lives He Led, published by Tor in 2011. He is a multiple Nebula and Hugo award winner, as well as a recipient of the National Book Award. Mr. Pohl’s other awards are too numerous...2011-06-2118 min
AboutSF AUDIO003 "Angela's Wisdom" by Lynda Williams and daughter Angela Lott"Angela's Wisdom" is a short story by Lynda Williams and daughter Angela Lott. It deals with the value of literacy and the experience of learning to read.
It was written when Angela was 8 years old and given to Reading for the Future(rff-reflections.blogspot.com) a few years ago. Now it has been given to RFF, Inc. It will be used on the educational CD/DVD that will be given to the first 70 participants of the educator's workshop at Renovation, the 2011 World Science Fiction Convention to be held in Reno, Nevada from Wed. Aug 17th to Sunday, Aug. 21st.
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AboutSF AUDIO002 "The Carnivore" by Katherine MacLean, writing as G. A. MorrisKristen Lillvis reads "The Carnivore" by Katherine MacLean. The story, written by MacLean under the name G. A. Morris, was first published in Galaxy Science Fiction in October of 1953. For Kristen's full commentary on the story, visit http://www.aboutsf.com/main/2011-01-1413 min
AboutSF AUDIO001 "The Gun" by Philip K. DickBen Cartwright reads the short story "The Gun" by Philip K. Dick. The story was first published in Planet Stories in September, 1952 and is available online for free at Project Gutenberg. Ben's commentary on the story and more information is available at:
http://www.aboutsf.com/main/2011-01-1229 min