Alan Dean Foster’s novelization of the classic movie, Ridley Scott’s Alien, is an excellent reproduction, especially enjoyable in audiobook form. Peter Guinness’s voice is the perfect match for this gritty, sci-fi tension cooker. The audiobook novelization stays faithful to every important facet of the movie while adding critical internal dialogue and details required by the novel …read in detail
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Art of Science Fiction 084: Klaus Wittman
Polish concept artist, Klaus Wittmann realizes ideas for the movie industry and he is kinda good at it, too. He currently works as a freelancer for Axis Animation and MPC. Below is a small sample of his work. Each image links back to the gallery of origin. Enjoy! From Star Wars to cybernetic vampires, Klaus’ concept …read in detail
Art of Science Fiction 083: Anthony Jones
I’m fond of using “tangerine” as a descriptor for neon vibrant colors, including a brilliant dawn as it bathes the morning sky in swaths of orange and red. And today I’m reaching for that same tool to describe our artist’s crazy alien creature designs. Anthony Jones wears many hats. He is an educator, a concept artist, …read in detail
A Merry 2016 Christmas and The New Alien: Covenant Trailer
This is a quick post to remind you that we’re at the final moments before the release of Armistice. As such, “Art of Science Fiction” will be late this week. In the meantime, check out Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant. It’s a return to the universe he created, with a new chapter in the groundbreaking ALIEN franchise. The …read in detail
Science Fiction Becomes Reality 04: Suspended Animation
Suspended animation is often used a plot device in science fiction, specifically as a way to transport characters in space. It’s an easy way to deal with the time element of interstellar travel where it takes years to get from one planet to another. Suspended Animation: The Sci-Fi Version A commercial spacecraft is on a return …read in detail