Origin is the third in a trilogy but what's kind of funny about your fear of reading it out of order is that the trilogy involves three thematically linked novels that take place in alternate universes. So you could read them in any order. I read them in order and loved the first, 'Time', the most. There's also a collection of stories in the same universe (universes?) called Phase Space. I find Baxter's prose pretty dry but his combination of extreme Hard SF with sense of wonder is great.
Haha there are many legendary British SF authors , I suppose it has leached into the soil. Which other British SF RUclipsrs are there? I think I probably subscribe to most of them
There's a graphic novel version of Gibson's Alien 3 screenplay as well you might be interested in. It's a shame David Fincher had so much studio interference while making the film, the Assembly cut is about as close as we'll ever likely get to what he was aiming towards. Good luck with the top 100 challenge, it should give you a good overview of a wide range of SF novels.
@@SciFiFinds The only other book I’ve read was High Rise and wasn’t a big fan. Drowned World I read pretty much every holiday, perfect reading somewhere hot!
Venus Plus X is an interesting thought experiment but I'd suggest reading More Than Human first. Sturgeon was way ahead of his time, he was sort of writing new wave during the golden age. Man Plus is good but maybe not as good as Gateway, hard to live up to that one. The Wanderer is pretty interesting due to the narrative style that was way ahead of it's time but man is that one dated, beware, haha.
I think it’s a good idea to put some structure behind a reading schedule. I could sure use one! 😂 This list however , while it’s chuck full of important books, wouldn’t work for me. I find that while I love all of SF my favorite titles (with exceptions) tend to be from the period this list does not cover; books like: Fire upon the Deep, House of Suns, Children of Time, Player of Games etc. Happy reading!
@@SciFiFinds 👍 great idea. I have been all over the place with my readings, I can’t even stick to a TBR I make for the next month lol. And, I have been mixing all genres with SF. In the end, as long as we enjoy reading journey, it’s all good. 😀
On the positive you are a normal appearing guy, so viewers will not be turned off by you. You appear to have acceptable video and audio set up. You come across as intelligent. Aesthetics are important, so consider your background. It’s cliched I know, but “Top 10’s” are good clickbait, so consider those from time to time when the breadth of your reading expands. In my opinion, since your interest is older SF, you might consider a modern to vintage comparison. “If you liked ‘Genetation Ship’ then read….” Kind of thing. Give it time and experiment. All the best on your endeavors
Slightly disappointed with myself after checking that 100 list - read 37 (maybe 40) of the 100 - My top 10 choices from that list (not in order would be Earth Abides by George R. Stewart (1949) The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke (1953) The End of Eternity by Isaac Asimov (1955) The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester (1956) The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke (1956) The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham (1957) Way Station by Clifford D. Simak (1963) Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes (1966) Orbitsville by Bob Shaw (1975) Timescape by Gregory Benford (1980) (sorry 11 listed) :-)
I like your videos, but I felt you needed to focus on themes to grow from the generic. This idea is the perfect avenue. My other fav booktubers have referenced that compilation, but have chosen to not integrate the books into a tbr. Keep up the good work.
I'm always open to constructive criticism, particularly since I'm fairly new to making videos so I appreciate the feedback. Hopefully this list leads me to some interesting places
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Origin is the third in a trilogy but what's kind of funny about your fear of reading it out of order is that the trilogy involves three thematically linked novels that take place in alternate universes. So you could read them in any order. I read them in order and loved the first, 'Time', the most. There's also a collection of stories in the same universe (universes?) called Phase Space. I find Baxter's prose pretty dry but his combination of extreme Hard SF with sense of wonder is great.
Another British SF BookTuber. What’s in the water over there? LOL. Lots of great books.
Haha there are many legendary British SF authors , I suppose it has leached into the soil. Which other British SF RUclipsrs are there? I think I probably subscribe to most of them
Like the idea of creating structure using the top 100. You should be in for a really good reading year!
It's a bit daunting but I'm up for the challenge... I think.
There's a graphic novel version of Gibson's Alien 3 screenplay as well you might be interested in. It's a shame David Fincher had so much studio interference while making the film, the Assembly cut is about as close as we'll ever likely get to what he was aiming towards. Good luck with the top 100 challenge, it should give you a good overview of a wide range of SF novels.
Thanks Adrian, I will definitely pick that up at some point. Appreciate you watching and commenting
Love Drowned World! Hope you enjoy
Thanks! Looking forward to it. Do you like Ballard's other books too?
@@SciFiFinds The only other book I’ve read was High Rise and wasn’t a big fan. Drowned World I read pretty much every holiday, perfect reading somewhere hot!
Venus Plus X is an interesting thought experiment but I'd suggest reading More Than Human first. Sturgeon was way ahead of his time, he was sort of writing new wave during the golden age.
Man Plus is good but maybe not as good as Gateway, hard to live up to that one.
The Wanderer is pretty interesting due to the narrative style that was way ahead of it's time but man is that one dated, beware, haha.
Thanks for that suggestion, I'll take your advice! (and warning)
More Than Human is a beautiful book, arguably Sturgeon's magnum opus. I loved it and highly recommend it.
This is encouraging! Thanks for watching and commenting Joe
If you have time you should take a look at Brian Lee Durfee’s top 100 science fiction novels. I think he forgot about the 4 Hyperion novels.😀
I've seen that video before, I love Brian's enthusiasm! Thanks Heidi
Noting that "The Wanderer" is on a 100 best Sci-Fi list makes me question that list.
I haven't read it yet but there are a few books that I've read so far that make me question the list myself...
I think it’s a good idea to put some structure behind a reading schedule.
I could sure use one! 😂 This list however , while it’s chuck full of important books, wouldn’t work for me.
I find that while I love all of SF my favorite titles (with exceptions) tend to be from the period this list does not cover; books like: Fire upon the Deep, House of Suns, Children of Time, Player of Games etc.
Happy reading!
@@bartsbookspace I know there's an updated version of this list that covers a later period and contains 101 books. Maybe I'll get to that one after...
@@SciFiFinds 👍 great idea.
I have been all over the place with my readings, I can’t even stick to a TBR I make for the next month lol. And, I have been mixing all genres with SF. In the end, as long as we enjoy reading journey, it’s all good. 😀
Don't know how or why this ended up on my front page but I enjoyed the video so you'll have my like and subscribe
People like yourself liking and commenting helps it to get out there to new people so I really appreciate you taking the time to do so :)
On the positive you are a normal appearing guy, so viewers will not be turned off by you. You appear to have acceptable video and audio set up. You come across as intelligent. Aesthetics are important, so consider your background.
It’s cliched I know, but “Top 10’s” are good clickbait, so consider those from time to time when the breadth of your reading expands. In my opinion, since your interest is older SF, you might consider a modern to vintage comparison. “If you liked ‘Genetation Ship’ then read….” Kind of thing.
Give it time and experiment.
All the best on your endeavors
Thanks again!
Slightly disappointed with myself after checking that 100 list - read 37 (maybe 40) of the 100 - My top 10 choices from that list (not in order would be Earth Abides by George R. Stewart (1949) The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke (1953) The End of Eternity by Isaac Asimov (1955) The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester (1956) The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke (1956) The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham (1957) Way Station by Clifford D. Simak (1963) Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes (1966) Orbitsville by Bob Shaw (1975) Timescape by Gregory Benford (1980) (sorry 11 listed) :-)
Nobody would have the same list, I'm sure yours would look different. I'm currently reading The City and the Stars actually!
I like your videos, but I felt you needed to focus on themes to grow from the generic. This idea is the perfect avenue. My other fav booktubers have referenced that compilation, but have chosen to not integrate the books into a tbr.
Keep up the good work.
I'm always open to constructive criticism, particularly since I'm fairly new to making videos so I appreciate the feedback. Hopefully this list leads me to some interesting places