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[?]Obsidian Urbex Photography » 🌐
@ObsidianUrbex@mstdn.social

🖊️🚫 Wrong answers only! What is this mysterious and very sci-fi-looking scene?

Share a creative or crazy backstory for this scene. Go wild!

PSA - I know what it is, but I am bored and feeling silly 😉

A wide-angle view inside a massive, circular, industrial structure. A central light fixture illuminates the segmented ceiling above a tall, dark, skeletal tower.

Alt...A wide-angle view inside a massive, circular, industrial structure. A central light fixture illuminates the segmented ceiling above a tall, dark, skeletal tower.

    [?]Harry Dehrian » 🌐
    @harrydehrian@mastodon.social

    Book Promotion: Sci-Fi & books on Kindle Unlimited

    A collection of 59 for you to read free on KU. Read my

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      [?]Harry Dehrian » 🌐
      @harrydehrian@mastodon.social

      Book Promotion: Choose a on Unlimited

      A collection of 169 for you. Read my

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        [?]Harry Dehrian » 🌐
        @harrydehrian@mastodon.social

        Book Promotion: First in a series on

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          [?]Solar Phasing » 🌐
          @solarphasing@mastodon.social

          The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Gustave Doré (1870)

          imgur.com/gallery/rime-of-anci

          The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Gustave Doré (1870)

          Alt...The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Gustave Doré (1870)

          [?]Walt » 🌐
          @astralcomputing@bookstodon.com

          Born this day: 06/18/1957
          Richard Powers is an American novelist whose works explore the effects of modern science and technology. Generosity: An Enhancement (2011) was nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award.

          en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_


          @books @scifi @Scifiart @sciencefiction

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          Generosity: An Enhancement by Richard Powers. The book cover features a vibrant, abstract design with a warm color palette. The title, "generosity," is written in a large, stylized, lowercase serif font across the upper third of the cover. The letters are multi-colored, transitioning from yellow on the left to cyan, then purple on the right. Below the title, the subtitle "AN ENHANCEMENT" is printed in a smaller, sans-serif, all-caps font in a light yellow color. The author's name, "RICHARD POWERS," is prominently displayed in the lower half of the cover, using the same large, multi-colored, serif font as the title, with colors transitioning from yellow to cyan to purple. At the very bottom, the text "WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD" is written in a small, white, sans-serif, all-caps font. The background is a vertical gradient that shifts from a deep, saturated red on the left edge to a bright, warm orange in the middle, and finally to a pale yellow on the right. Overlaid on this gradient are large, soft-edged, translucent circular shapes in shades of pale yellow and white, creating a bokeh effect. These circles are concentrated on the right side of the cover, some overlapping and others appearing more distinct. The light appears to emanate from the right side, making the yellow and white circles appear luminous against the orange and red background. The overall composition is abstract and luminous, with no recognizable objects, people, or textures.

          Alt...Generosity: An Enhancement by Richard Powers. The book cover features a vibrant, abstract design with a warm color palette. The title, "generosity," is written in a large, stylized, lowercase serif font across the upper third of the cover. The letters are multi-colored, transitioning from yellow on the left to cyan, then purple on the right. Below the title, the subtitle "AN ENHANCEMENT" is printed in a smaller, sans-serif, all-caps font in a light yellow color. The author's name, "RICHARD POWERS," is prominently displayed in the lower half of the cover, using the same large, multi-colored, serif font as the title, with colors transitioning from yellow to cyan to purple. At the very bottom, the text "WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD" is written in a small, white, sans-serif, all-caps font. The background is a vertical gradient that shifts from a deep, saturated red on the left edge to a bright, warm orange in the middle, and finally to a pale yellow on the right. Overlaid on this gradient are large, soft-edged, translucent circular shapes in shades of pale yellow and white, creating a bokeh effect. These circles are concentrated on the right side of the cover, some overlapping and others appearing more distinct. The light appears to emanate from the right side, making the yellow and white circles appear luminous against the orange and red background. The overall composition is abstract and luminous, with no recognizable objects, people, or textures.

            [?]Walt » 🌐
            @astralcomputing@bookstodon.com

            Weird Tales vol 11 number 02 (February 1928) - featured story: THE GHOST TABLE by Elliot O'Donnell.


            O'Donnell
            @books @scifi @Scifiart @sciencefiction

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            Cover art by C. C. Senf.

            Weird Tales vol 11 number 02 (February 1928) - featured story: THE GHOST TABLE by Elliot O'Donnell. Cover art by C. C. Senf. The tagline reads The Unique Magazine. Other contributors listed are H. P. Lovecraft, Ray Cummings, Seabury Quinn, Frank Owen, and Wilfred Talman. John Martin Leahy is also listed. The cover price is 25¢, with the note 30¢ IN CANADA. An artist signature is visible in the bottom right corner of the illustration, though the text is illegible. The illustration depicts a man and a woman in an indoor setting. The man has dark hair and wears a dark brown coat. He holds a silver-colored handgun in his right hand, pointing it toward the left. His left arm is wrapped around the waist of a woman. The woman has blonde, curly hair and wears a light blue, sleeveless dress. Her right arm is raised with her $hand$ open, and her left arm rests against the man's chest. Behind the man, a dark, black creature with a long neck and a snout, resembling a large feline or serpent, emerges from the lower left. The creature's head is positioned near the center of the frame, facing right with its mouth open. In the upper left, a small, dark green plant sits in a light-colored pot on a brown pedestal. The background includes a white wall and a vertical green curtain on the right. The floor is covered by a red rug with dark patterns. The entire scene is framed by a thick red border.

            Alt...Weird Tales vol 11 number 02 (February 1928) - featured story: THE GHOST TABLE by Elliot O'Donnell. Cover art by C. C. Senf. The tagline reads The Unique Magazine. Other contributors listed are H. P. Lovecraft, Ray Cummings, Seabury Quinn, Frank Owen, and Wilfred Talman. John Martin Leahy is also listed. The cover price is 25¢, with the note 30¢ IN CANADA. An artist signature is visible in the bottom right corner of the illustration, though the text is illegible. The illustration depicts a man and a woman in an indoor setting. The man has dark hair and wears a dark brown coat. He holds a silver-colored handgun in his right hand, pointing it toward the left. His left arm is wrapped around the waist of a woman. The woman has blonde, curly hair and wears a light blue, sleeveless dress. Her right arm is raised with her $hand$ open, and her left arm rests against the man's chest. Behind the man, a dark, black creature with a long neck and a snout, resembling a large feline or serpent, emerges from the lower left. The creature's head is positioned near the center of the frame, facing right with its mouth open. In the upper left, a small, dark green plant sits in a light-colored pot on a brown pedestal. The background includes a white wall and a vertical green curtain on the right. The floor is covered by a red rug with dark patterns. The entire scene is framed by a thick red border.

              [?]Owen Tyme » 🌐
              @OwenTyme@mastodon.social

              Ebook and paperback: books2read.com/TheNextHorizon

              Amelia and The Book of Newts are in conflict. She wants to explore her feelings. It wants to explore space, taking back the gift for mathematics and piloting it gave her. She’s left unable to plot a direct course home. She’s desperate to see the man she loves, lest she lose him forever and The Book is in her way…

              @bookstodon

              (Left) The cover of The Next Horizon, by Owen Tyme. The black silhouette of a man and woman embracing. They stand atop the dark side of a planet or moon in space, which has a slim crescent along the right side. The background is the stars of space, but some have been highlighted with a heart shape that surrounds the couple. Everything is in shades of blue. (Right) Deep space, displaying the edge of an orange and blue gaseous cloud from a nebula, while most of the stars appear golden in color. Floating in space is a square, red leather book with the image of a newt stamped on the cover. Over the top of everything is the following text: “You can back down and cooperate, right now, or Marta will hit you so hard, you should reach a tenth the speed of light…” “No one will ever find you again, but even if someone does, there’s no way they’ll have the capacity to safely slow you down, before you’re gone to them!” (Bottom) https://books2read.com/TheNextHorizon

              Alt...(Left) The cover of The Next Horizon, by Owen Tyme. The black silhouette of a man and woman embracing. They stand atop the dark side of a planet or moon in space, which has a slim crescent along the right side. The background is the stars of space, but some have been highlighted with a heart shape that surrounds the couple. Everything is in shades of blue. (Right) Deep space, displaying the edge of an orange and blue gaseous cloud from a nebula, while most of the stars appear golden in color. Floating in space is a square, red leather book with the image of a newt stamped on the cover. Over the top of everything is the following text: “You can back down and cooperate, right now, or Marta will hit you so hard, you should reach a tenth the speed of light…” “No one will ever find you again, but even if someone does, there’s no way they’ll have the capacity to safely slow you down, before you’re gone to them!” (Bottom) https://books2read.com/TheNextHorizon

              Sample page from The Next Horizon.

              Alt...Sample page from The Next Horizon.

              Sample page from The Next Horizon.

              Alt...Sample page from The Next Horizon.

              Sample page from The Next Horizon.

              Alt...Sample page from The Next Horizon.

                [?]Ami Angelwings » 🌐
                @ami_angelwings@urusai.social

                what's a work/piece of media/franchise/series/game/etc that people would be surprised to find out that you like and why?

                  [?]Dave Dawkins (D. Harrigon) [He/Him] » 🌐
                  @golgaloth@writing.exchange

                  I woke up way too early this morning to get to . There was fog and everything.

                  There is some light in the darkness of this photo. What it reveals is unclear.

                  Alt...There is some light in the darkness of this photo. What it reveals is unclear.

                  You can see the dim Street clearer, thanks to not one but two streetlights.

                  Alt...You can see the dim Street clearer, thanks to not one but two streetlights.

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                    [?]Jeff Zugale - Z Factory » 🌐
                    @jeffzugale@mastodon.art

                    WIP Wednesday: the next 24x36” coming is DUA•LIT•IES•002! I see this as a freeze frame of a neutron star merge event, probably only a fraction of a second before the collision.

                    Please boost and share! I’m just one guy trying to survive and thrive! 🙏😊

                    Angled view of large landscape painting in progress showing swirling maelstroms of blue and yellow around white circles

                    Alt...Angled view of large landscape painting in progress showing swirling maelstroms of blue and yellow around white circles

                      [?]Walt » 🌐
                      @astralcomputing@bookstodon.com

                      Born this day: 06/17/1931 (d. 07/21/2020) Dean Charles Ing was an American author, who usually wrote in the science fiction and techno-thriller genres. Devil You Don't Know (1979) in Analog (Jan 1978) was nominated for the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

                      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Ing


                      @books @scifi @Scifiart @sciencefiction

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                      Cover art by Alex Schomburg

                      Analog Science Fiction & Science Fact (January 1978) - featured story: SUPERHEAVY ELEMENTS by Margaret Silbar. Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The subtitle reads SCIENCE FICTION above the title and SCIENCE FACT below the title. Other contributors listed are SAM NICHOLSON, Dean Ing, and Schmidt. The cover price is $1.25. The illustration depicts a large, white, ring-shaped space station in orbit around a planet. The station consists of a thick outer ring connected to a central cylindrical hub by various structural struts and spokes. Several large, flat, rectangular solar panels extend outward from the station's structure. Small, spherical objects in shades of yellow, orange, and light blue are positioned around the station and the planet's surface. A white spacecraft with two large cylindrical engines at the rear is flying toward the left side of the frame, positioned near the outer edge of the station's ring. The background is a dark blue expanse of space filled with numerous small, white dots representing stars. In the lower right corner, a portion of a planet is visible, featuring white clouds and patches of blue and brown surface. The space station and spacecraft are primarily white with gray shading to indicate depth and structure. The lighting is bright, coming from an unseen source, casting shadows on the undersides of the station's modules and the spacecraft's hull. No artist signature is visible on the cover.

                      Alt...Analog Science Fiction & Science Fact (January 1978) - featured story: SUPERHEAVY ELEMENTS by Margaret Silbar. Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The subtitle reads SCIENCE FICTION above the title and SCIENCE FACT below the title. Other contributors listed are SAM NICHOLSON, Dean Ing, and Schmidt. The cover price is $1.25. The illustration depicts a large, white, ring-shaped space station in orbit around a planet. The station consists of a thick outer ring connected to a central cylindrical hub by various structural struts and spokes. Several large, flat, rectangular solar panels extend outward from the station's structure. Small, spherical objects in shades of yellow, orange, and light blue are positioned around the station and the planet's surface. A white spacecraft with two large cylindrical engines at the rear is flying toward the left side of the frame, positioned near the outer edge of the station's ring. The background is a dark blue expanse of space filled with numerous small, white dots representing stars. In the lower right corner, a portion of a planet is visible, featuring white clouds and patches of blue and brown surface. The space station and spacecraft are primarily white with gray shading to indicate depth and structure. The lighting is bright, coming from an unseen source, casting shadows on the undersides of the station's modules and the spacecraft's hull. No artist signature is visible on the cover.

                        [?]Walt » 🌐
                        @astralcomputing@bookstodon.com

                        Weird Tales vol 11 number 01 (January 1928) - featured story: THE GODS of EAST and WEST by Seabury Quinn.



                        @books @scifi @Scifiart @sciencefiction

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                        Cover art by C.C. Senf

                        Weird Tales vol 11 number 01 (January 1928) - featured story: THE GODS of EAST and WEST by SEABURY QUINN. Cover art by CRESCENT. The tagline reads The Unique Magazine. The price is listed as 25¢ and 30¢ IN CANADA. The artist signature Crescent is visible in the bottom right corner of the illustration. The illustration depicts three figures in a dark, cavernous setting. On the left, a man with brown skin stands facing right. He wears a white feathered headdress, a white fringed garment on his arms and legs, and a red loincloth. He holds a circular, light-colored object above his head with both hands. In the center, a person with light skin and dark hair is positioned in profile, facing right. This figure wears a white sleeveless top and a long, flowing skirt composed of white, blue, and light pink fabric sections. Their right arm is raised toward the top of the frame. On the right, a dark, black-colored figure with multiple arms sits in a crouched position. This figure has white, circular and linear markings on its torso and limbs. Behind the figures, dark blue and black shapes suggest a cave or rocky interior. A white, jagged line, resembling a lightning bolt, extends from the top right toward the center. In the bottom right, a shallow, circular dish contains orange and red embers. The background contains patches of dark blue, grey, and black. The text for the title and author is printed in white lettering over the dark background.

                        Alt...Weird Tales vol 11 number 01 (January 1928) - featured story: THE GODS of EAST and WEST by SEABURY QUINN. Cover art by CRESCENT. The tagline reads The Unique Magazine. The price is listed as 25¢ and 30¢ IN CANADA. The artist signature Crescent is visible in the bottom right corner of the illustration. The illustration depicts three figures in a dark, cavernous setting. On the left, a man with brown skin stands facing right. He wears a white feathered headdress, a white fringed garment on his arms and legs, and a red loincloth. He holds a circular, light-colored object above his head with both hands. In the center, a person with light skin and dark hair is positioned in profile, facing right. This figure wears a white sleeveless top and a long, flowing skirt composed of white, blue, and light pink fabric sections. Their right arm is raised toward the top of the frame. On the right, a dark, black-colored figure with multiple arms sits in a crouched position. This figure has white, circular and linear markings on its torso and limbs. Behind the figures, dark blue and black shapes suggest a cave or rocky interior. A white, jagged line, resembling a lightning bolt, extends from the top right toward the center. In the bottom right, a shallow, circular dish contains orange and red embers. The background contains patches of dark blue, grey, and black. The text for the title and author is printed in white lettering over the dark background.

                          [?]🏳️‍🌈 Sophie 🖋 Cozy Mystery! » 🌐
                          @SMaddonWriter@mastodon.world

                          "Me-Time is Read-Time"

                          Are you looking for contemporary fiction, mysteries, and/or sci-fi adventures?

                          Check out this BookFunnel event, 40 authors have discounted their books just for you: bf.sophiemaddon.com/metimeisre

                            [?]Walt » 🌐
                            @astralcomputing@bookstodon.com

                            Weird Tales vol 10 number 06 (December 1927) - featured story: The Infidel's Daughter by E. Hoffmann Price



                            @books @scifi @Scifiart @sciencefiction

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                            Cover art by Johnson Randell

                            Weird Tales vol 10 number 06 (December 1927) - featured story: The Infidel's Daughter by E. Hoffmann Price. Cover art by Johnson Randell. The tagline reads The Unique Magazine. Other contributors listed are R. Anthony, Arthur J. Burks, Edmond Hamilton, Bassett Morgan, Maurice Rothman, and Everil Worrell. The cover price is 25 cents. The text 'SOLD IN CANADA' is visible in the bottom right corner. The artist's signature, Johnson Randell, is located on the left side of the illustration in white lettering. The illustration features a person with light skin and dark hair positioned in the upper right quadrant, leaning backward toward the left. This person wears light-colored, thin straps around the arms and a thin waistband. The person's right arm is extended toward the top left corner, and their left arm is bent near their torso. Below and to the left of the person is a large, light-colored creature with a grey and white pattern on its body. The creature has a head shaped like a stylized human face with dark eyes, a nose, and a mouth, and it features a large, dark, wing-like structure or mane extending horizontally across the middle of the frame. The background consists of a large, pale blue area with white, cloud-like shapes, and a bright yellow circular shape is visible behind the creature's head. The top and bottom borders of the illustration are red. The bottom of the image contains a dark blue section where the date is printed in white.

                            Alt...Weird Tales vol 10 number 06 (December 1927) - featured story: The Infidel's Daughter by E. Hoffmann Price. Cover art by Johnson Randell. The tagline reads The Unique Magazine. Other contributors listed are R. Anthony, Arthur J. Burks, Edmond Hamilton, Bassett Morgan, Maurice Rothman, and Everil Worrell. The cover price is 25 cents. The text 'SOLD IN CANADA' is visible in the bottom right corner. The artist's signature, Johnson Randell, is located on the left side of the illustration in white lettering. The illustration features a person with light skin and dark hair positioned in the upper right quadrant, leaning backward toward the left. This person wears light-colored, thin straps around the arms and a thin waistband. The person's right arm is extended toward the top left corner, and their left arm is bent near their torso. Below and to the left of the person is a large, light-colored creature with a grey and white pattern on its body. The creature has a head shaped like a stylized human face with dark eyes, a nose, and a mouth, and it features a large, dark, wing-like structure or mane extending horizontally across the middle of the frame. The background consists of a large, pale blue area with white, cloud-like shapes, and a bright yellow circular shape is visible behind the creature's head. The top and bottom borders of the illustration are red. The bottom of the image contains a dark blue section where the date is printed in white.

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                              I post a lot of , , and pictures, , , projects, esoteric and grumpy and thoughts, and , both my own and attributed. I like and and when I post about politics it will get a CW.

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                                [?]DJ Southworth » 🌐
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                                As it is my birthday today, and if… IF you are the sort of person that likes puzzles, books and roleplaying games, I would love it if you signed up to my mailing list so I can tell you about a puzzle roleplaying book I am working on when it is ready.

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                                If not, please go about your day and enjoy the things you do and the food you eat and the people you spend time with.

                                  [?]Ratchman » 🌐
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                                    [?]Solar Phasing » 🌐
                                    @solarphasing@mastodon.social

                                    Merlin The Enchanter. Illustration by Gustave Doré (1878)

                                    imgur.com/gallery/merlin-encha

                                    Merlin The Enchanter. Illustration by Gustave Doré (1878)

                                    Alt...Merlin The Enchanter. Illustration by Gustave Doré (1878)

                                    [?]Walt » 🌐
                                    @astralcomputing@bookstodon.com

                                    Died this day: 06/15/2014 (b. 08/09/1927)
                                    Daniel Keyes was an American writer best known as the author of the novel Flowers for Algernon. Flowers for Algernon (1960) won the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards. Keyes was given the Author Emeritus honor by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2000.

                                    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_K


                                    @books @scifi @Scifiart @sciencefiction

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                                    The book cover for Daniel Keyes’s "Flowers for Algernon" features a minimalist, centered design against a solid, white background. The top portion contains the title and author’s name in a dark blue, serif font. The title, "Flowers for Algernon," is written in an elegant, italicized script spanning nearly the entire width of the cover, while the author's name, "Daniel Keyes," is printed below in a standard, upright serif typeface. Dominating the lower two-thirds of the cover is a large, black, silhouette-like shape resembling a highly irregular, organic form or a simplified insect. The silhouette has ragged, uneven edges, creating a textured, inkblot appearance. This central dark mass is not entirely solid; nestled within its upper center is a small, detailed illustration of delicate flowers and greenery. This floral element consists of thin green stems and leaves interspersed with small, vibrant blue and pale yellow blossoms. The blue flowers have a simple petal structure, while the yellow flowers are smaller and more clustered. This bright, colorful detail provides a sharp contrast to the dark silhouette and the white background. The overall composition is stark and symbolic, utilizing high contrast between the light background, the heavy dark shape, and the small pops of color. The design avoids gradients, shadows, or complex textures, relying instead on flat colors and clean, bold shapes.

                                    Alt...The book cover for Daniel Keyes’s "Flowers for Algernon" features a minimalist, centered design against a solid, white background. The top portion contains the title and author’s name in a dark blue, serif font. The title, "Flowers for Algernon," is written in an elegant, italicized script spanning nearly the entire width of the cover, while the author's name, "Daniel Keyes," is printed below in a standard, upright serif typeface. Dominating the lower two-thirds of the cover is a large, black, silhouette-like shape resembling a highly irregular, organic form or a simplified insect. The silhouette has ragged, uneven edges, creating a textured, inkblot appearance. This central dark mass is not entirely solid; nestled within its upper center is a small, detailed illustration of delicate flowers and greenery. This floral element consists of thin green stems and leaves interspersed with small, vibrant blue and pale yellow blossoms. The blue flowers have a simple petal structure, while the yellow flowers are smaller and more clustered. This bright, colorful detail provides a sharp contrast to the dark silhouette and the white background. The overall composition is stark and symbolic, utilizing high contrast between the light background, the heavy dark shape, and the small pops of color. The design avoids gradients, shadows, or complex textures, relying instead on flat colors and clean, bold shapes.

                                      [?]Walt » 🌐
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                                      Weird Tales vol X number 5 (November 1927) - featured story: The Invading Horde by Arthur J. Burks.



                                      @books @scifi @Scifiart @sciencefiction

                                      astralcomputing.com

                                      Cover art by C. C. Senf.

                                      Weird Tales vol X number 5 (November 1927) - featured story: The Invading Horde by Arthur J. Burks. Cover art by C. C. Senf. The tagline reads The Unique Magazine. Other contributors listed are Edmond Hamilton, Will .Will Smith, Henry S. Whitehead, and G. G. Pendarves, Clare Winger Harris. The price is 25¢. An artist signature reading C.C. SENF is visible near the bottom center. The illustration shows a man and a woman on a light brown wooden pier or deck composed of horizontal planks. The man stands on the left, facing toward the right. He wears a dark blue or black long-sleeved top, dark pants, and dark boots. He has a light-colored, cylindrical head covering with dark, circular goggles perched on top. His right arm is wrapped around the waist of a woman, and his left arm supports her back. The woman is positioned in front of him, leaning toward the right side of the frame. She has brown hair and wears a light tan or grey long-sleeved top and dark pants that end at her ankles, tucked into dark boots. Her head is tilted downward toward the pier. The background consists of white and light blue undulating waves of water beneath a dark blue sky. The pier is a light brown color. In the bottom right corner, a pair of dark, rounded goggles rests on the wooden surface of the pier. The top half of the cover is a solid red color, and the left vertical margin is also red with white text.

                                      Alt...Weird Tales vol X number 5 (November 1927) - featured story: The Invading Horde by Arthur J. Burks. Cover art by C. C. Senf. The tagline reads The Unique Magazine. Other contributors listed are Edmond Hamilton, Will .Will Smith, Henry S. Whitehead, and G. G. Pendarves, Clare Winger Harris. The price is 25¢. An artist signature reading C.C. SENF is visible near the bottom center. The illustration shows a man and a woman on a light brown wooden pier or deck composed of horizontal planks. The man stands on the left, facing toward the right. He wears a dark blue or black long-sleeved top, dark pants, and dark boots. He has a light-colored, cylindrical head covering with dark, circular goggles perched on top. His right arm is wrapped around the waist of a woman, and his left arm supports her back. The woman is positioned in front of him, leaning toward the right side of the frame. She has brown hair and wears a light tan or grey long-sleeved top and dark pants that end at her ankles, tucked into dark boots. Her head is tilted downward toward the pier. The background consists of white and light blue undulating waves of water beneath a dark blue sky. The pier is a light brown color. In the bottom right corner, a pair of dark, rounded goggles rests on the wooden surface of the pier. The top half of the cover is a solid red color, and the left vertical margin is also red with white text.

                                        [?]Cactuar Joe » 🌐
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                                        RE: retro.pizza/@CactuarJoe/116751

                                        We're sitting at 94%/6% in favor of IN THE YEAR 2889 (1967) being the WORST MOVIE OF THE YEAR

                                        which is pretty crazy

                                        You should vote in the poll :D

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                                        [?]Cactuar Joe » 🌐
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                                        And as another movie ends with all the grace of a plane crash, we say aloha to one really awful film. As always, just one last thing to do before you leave the theater:

                                        Was IN THE YEAR 2889 (1967) the WORST MOVIE OF THE YEAR?

                                        God yes, it was Day-for-AWFUL:16
                                        It wasn't that bad.:1
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                                            [?]Solar Phasing » 🌐
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                                            The Reflection of Time
                                            from Electronic Patterns
                                            solarphasing.bandcamp.com/trac

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                                            @ExperimentalMusic

                                              [?]Paul Semel » 🌐
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                                              Started reading Peter Clines' "God's Junk Drawer"
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                                              Very cool so far. Like a serious version of that old adventure movie "The Lost World." Or a really serious version of "Land Of The Lost."

                                              Started reading Peter Clines' "God's Junk Drawer" Very cool so far. Like a serious version of that old #SciFi adventure movie "The Lost World." Or a really serious version of "Land Of The Lost."

                                              Alt...Started reading Peter Clines' "God's Junk Drawer" Very cool so far. Like a serious version of that old #SciFi adventure movie "The Lost World." Or a really serious version of "Land Of The Lost."

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                                                [?]Alicja » 🌐
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                                                (re)introduction post [SENSITIVE CONTENT]

                                                (EDIT: keeping this for archival purposes but I'm almost certainly no longer plural.)

                                                I swear we'll settle on a final one of these days xD but, things keep changing, so just one more.

                                                Hi! We're a plural system from Poland (for those not in the know: one brain with three people inside it sharing space). We've alluded to it before, but we figure there's no point in being secretive about it, at least online.

                                                Collectively, we refer to this body and brain as "Cheshire".

                                                We're 38 years old, in aggregate we're a non-binary trans woman. We're autistic, probably with ADHD, hopelessly nerdy. We post a lot about transness and politics, and the politics of transness. Don't say we didn't warn ya.

                                                There will be a Pinned post on our profile explaining the whole "plurality" thing to anyone interested.

                                                As to us individually:

                                                [Alicja] I am Alicja, she/her. I'm the original person in this brain. If there's a post from this account that doesn't specify who's writing, it's almost certainly me. I'm the nerdiest (into , , , , ). I draw stuff and work on and off on a big cRPG project.

                                                I'm the shyest and also somewhat socially inept. If I screw up or do wrong by you, please tell me. It's almost certainly not malice. I'll try my best to fix any damage I've done.

                                                [Artemida] We decided to not speak for each other, so I guess it's my turn to introduce myself. I'm Artemida, once known as Oddtail (she/her right now), if you want to be stupid and Freudian, I'm the Id around here, I guess. I'm a competitive, outdoorsy, sports-y type. I originally emerged to help Alicja get through some difficult shit, nowadays I'm trying to figure out who I am apart from being an extension of Alicja's brain. If others are to be believed, I'm the asshole and the difficult one. I prefer to think of myself as not overly sensitive.

                                                [Mara] I am Mara, it/its, I used to be called Mosse. I haven't been around long. I'm a quiet, witchy type. I have more affinity with nature than the other two. I'm also probably the main reason Alicja is non-binary. I prefer to stay in the background, I rarely front, and I don't easily get upset or emotional or passionate. I am content just Existing. Don't see much point in fronting, but I'm always around.

                                                [Alicja] As mentioned, there will be a Pinned post on this profile for anyone confused about the entire "plurality" thing or just needing more context.

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                                                  [?]Cactuar Joe » 🌐
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                                                    [?]Walt » 🌐
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                                                    Died this day: 06/14/1995 (b 05/13/1937)
                                                    Roger Zelazny was a master of New Wave SF, fusing ancient myth with futuristic concepts. A winner of six Hugos and three Nebulas. "This Immortal" his debut novel, tied with Dune for the 1966 Hugo Award.

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                                                    Art by Gray Morrow

                                                    The book cover for "THIS IMMORTAL" by ROGER ZELAZNY features artwork by Gray Morrow. The composition centers on a bald, gaunt humanoid figure in dark, heavy robes, standing with arms outstretched and palms upward. The figure’s face is cast in deep shadow, though intense backlighting from a glowing nebula creates a bright yellow rim of light along his head and shoulders. This backlighting emphasizes his skeletal features and prominent brow. To the right, a large reddish-orange planetary body with numerous circular craters fills the mid-ground. The background is a fiery expanse of swirling orange, yellow, and red clouds, speckled with white pinpoints that suggest stars or sparks. The ground is a rugged, dark red rocky terrain. At the top, the author’s name, "ROGER ZELAZNY," is in a large, blocky yellow sans-serif font with black outlines. Below, the title, "THIS IMMORTAL," appears in identical white font. The top-left corner contains a blue and white "ace book" logo, the code "F-393," and the price "40c." Vertical text on the far left edge reads "First Book Publication." A white tagline at the bottom right reads, "He was an enigma to Earthmen and star-beings alike." The lighting originates from the background, creating a silhouette effect on the central figure and craggy foreground outcrops. The typography is bold and positioned to overlap the celestial scene. The overall mood is dramatic and otherworldly, defined by high-contrast crimson and golden tones.

                                                    Alt...The book cover for "THIS IMMORTAL" by ROGER ZELAZNY features artwork by Gray Morrow. The composition centers on a bald, gaunt humanoid figure in dark, heavy robes, standing with arms outstretched and palms upward. The figure’s face is cast in deep shadow, though intense backlighting from a glowing nebula creates a bright yellow rim of light along his head and shoulders. This backlighting emphasizes his skeletal features and prominent brow. To the right, a large reddish-orange planetary body with numerous circular craters fills the mid-ground. The background is a fiery expanse of swirling orange, yellow, and red clouds, speckled with white pinpoints that suggest stars or sparks. The ground is a rugged, dark red rocky terrain. At the top, the author’s name, "ROGER ZELAZNY," is in a large, blocky yellow sans-serif font with black outlines. Below, the title, "THIS IMMORTAL," appears in identical white font. The top-left corner contains a blue and white "ace book" logo, the code "F-393," and the price "40c." Vertical text on the far left edge reads "First Book Publication." A white tagline at the bottom right reads, "He was an enigma to Earthmen and star-beings alike." The lighting originates from the background, creating a silhouette effect on the central figure and craggy foreground outcrops. The typography is bold and positioned to overlap the celestial scene. The overall mood is dramatic and otherworldly, defined by high-contrast crimson and golden tones.

                                                      [?]Walt » 🌐
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                                                      Art by Vincent DiFate

                                                      Striking maroon leather-bound edition of This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, part of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press. The cover and spine are intricately adorned with elegant gold-embossed designs. The title is prominently displayed on the spine in graceful gold lettering, alongside the author's name. The spine also features a small, detailed depiction of pyramids - On the cover is a bold illustration of pyramids, a glowing celestial eye, and cosmic elements, all rendered in shimmering 22kt gold - This collector's edition is expertly crafted in full leather with raised hubbed spines, ensuring durability and a classic aesthetic. It is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with gilded edges, combining elegance with longevity. The binding features smyth-sewn construction and concealed muslin joints, offering both durability and ease of handling - Maintained in pristine condition, this volume is part of a single-owner private collection, stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate. A pristine, untouched bookplate is included on the inside front cover, signifying its exclusivity. This edition features an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stunning illustrations by Vincent DiFate, capturing the imaginative essence of Zelazny's storytelling. This volume is a masterpiece of literary artistry and craftsmanship, making it a prized addition for collectors

                                                      Alt...Striking maroon leather-bound edition of This Immortal by Roger Zelazny, part of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection by The Easton Press. The cover and spine are intricately adorned with elegant gold-embossed designs. The title is prominently displayed on the spine in graceful gold lettering, alongside the author's name. The spine also features a small, detailed depiction of pyramids - On the cover is a bold illustration of pyramids, a glowing celestial eye, and cosmic elements, all rendered in shimmering 22kt gold - This collector's edition is expertly crafted in full leather with raised hubbed spines, ensuring durability and a classic aesthetic. It is printed on archival-quality acid-neutral paper with gilded edges, combining elegance with longevity. The binding features smyth-sewn construction and concealed muslin joints, offering both durability and ease of handling - Maintained in pristine condition, this volume is part of a single-owner private collection, stored unread in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate. A pristine, untouched bookplate is included on the inside front cover, signifying its exclusivity. This edition features an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stunning illustrations by Vincent DiFate, capturing the imaginative essence of Zelazny's storytelling. This volume is a masterpiece of literary artistry and craftsmanship, making it a prized addition for collectors

                                                        [?]Jendia Gammon » 🌐
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                                                        Enlisting her intense coworker Lafe Lambert, the two dig deep looking for answers around Alva’s death…too deep. Fiona soon realizes that she not only faces sinister corporate agents, but also a monster hiding in plain sight.
                                                        jendiagammon.com/atacama/

                                                          [?]Jendia Gammon » 🌐
                                                          @jendiagammon@wandering.shop

                                                          Next up: DOOMFLOWER, a wild, campy horror sci-fi romcom. Think MEAN GIRLS/HEATHERS meets DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS and NIGHT OF THE COMET. Camellia Dume is the meanest teen queen in her Malibu high school, a rich daddy’s girl thanks to her father’s elaborate scams. But she might be the only hero for humanity as an extraterrestrial mutation sends plants tearing across the country and through people in bloody fashion.

                                                            [?]Jendia Gammon » 🌐
                                                            @jendiagammon@wandering.shop

                                                            As if that weren’t enough drama, Camellia just might meet her own personal match or worst enemy, in the new student Wray, as sparks fly and opposites attract. Only by working together can they uproot a deadly conspiracy that may have torn Camellia’s family apart. jendiagammon.com/doomflower/

                                                              [?]Jendia Gammon » 🌐
                                                              @jendiagammon@wandering.shop

                                                              For space opera first contact and alien invasion, HELIOPAUSE starts the 4-book series, The Questrison Saga, which gets more expansive and galactic as it goes. Flashes of light. An unseen menace. Messages from the void. Secrets at the edge of the solar system that threaten to destroy the future.

                                                              Mandira Research Station beckons at the heliopause–the brink of interstellar space.

                                                                [?]Jendia Gammon » 🌐
                                                                @jendiagammon@wandering.shop

                                                                After Forster sees flashes outside that no one else can, the captain of an incoming ship is attacked by an invisible foe. Forster and his enigmatic coworker Efron search for a missing daughter who might be the cause of it all. Can the team stop the force from taking over Mandira, and the entire solar system?
                                                                Continue the adventure with Ephemeris, Accretion, and Luminiferous!
                                                                jendiagammon.com/heliopause

                                                                  [?]Jendia Gammon » 🌐
                                                                  @jendiagammon@wandering.shop

                                                                  Next, I’ve got both cozy and scary first contact stories in my two short story collections.
                                                                  For the cozy one, which also has some fantasy stories, but plenty of space adventures and more intimate ones on Earth, TO WONDER AND STARSHINE:
                                                                  jendiagammon.com/to-wonder-and

                                                                    [?]Jendia Gammon » 🌐
                                                                    @jendiagammon@wandering.shop

                                                                    For a mix of science fiction, horror, and fantasy, including some first contact, spooky stories: THE SHADOW GALAXY:
                                                                    jendiagammon.com/the-shadow-ga

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                                                                      [?]Jendia Gammon » 🌐
                                                                      @jendiagammon@wandering.shop

                                                                      If you dig first contact or alien invasion stories, I’ve got you covered.
                                                                      First up: ATACAMA:
                                                                      A missing research team is found dead in the Atacama Desert under mysterious circumstances. Far away in East Tennessee, researcher Fiona Hawthorne reels from the death of her best friend, Alva, among the Atacama team. When Fiona’s university professor Dr. Bingham is visited by members of a shadowy corporation, she begins to suspect not everything is as it seems.

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