A Short History of the Birth of Sci Fi
Science fiction, also known as SF or sci-fi, is part of a larger genre within fiction known as speculative fiction. Speculative fiction not only includes science fiction, but also fantasy and horror as well.
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King of Illustration: Frank Frazetta
/0 Comments/in Sci Fi & Fantasy, Writers & Illustrators of the Future/by Lucy“I was born with a pencil in my hand. Most artists reach a certain age, and then their eyes open and they start doing art. I was drawing as far back as I can remember. I had unusual talent right then and there, in that I saw things differently …
The Story Behind L. Ron Hubbard’s First Sci-Fi Story
/0 Comments/in Battlefield Earth, Sci Fi & Fantasy/by LucyBy 1938, L. Ron Hubbard had become a marquee name among adventure writers and his work was in demand by magazine editors, book publishers and movie studios. In the words of author and critic Robert Silverberg, Ron had also become …
Frank Frazetta’s “Battlefield Earth” Artwork is Big Draw at Long Beach Comic Expo
/0 Comments/in Battlefield Earth, Sci Fi & Fantasy/by LucyL. Ron Hubbard called Frank Frazetta the “King of Illustrators” when he commissioned the legendary artist to paint the cover illustration that now graces the upcoming edition of Battlefield Earth.