Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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Interview with Lavie Tidhar, author of The Great Game, an Alt-history, Steampunk Mystery

FICTION INTERVIEWS

An interview about the writing process, the role of politics in science fiction, and his love of poetry.

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When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

MOVIES

D. R. Haney on the blockbuster that stunted the American mind and spoiled a personal childhood dream.

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The Word on Akata Witch

A&C REVIEWS

Uche Ogbuji reviews Nnedi Okorafor’s latest novel Akata Witch with an eye on culture, language, and magic in all its forms.

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Secret Theatres

POEM

Sharanya Manivannan weaves her manifold fantasy over the dancing figure onstage.

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Dream Residue

POEM

When dream fades to daybreak like cream to oatcake…Cruel!

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Fantastical Language: An Interview with Nnedi Okorafor

A&C INTERVIEWS

Uche Ogbuji discusses expansive use of language in fantasy fiction with international award winning novelist Nnedi Okorafor.

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The Hot Topic: A Totally Relevant Turn-On

SEX

In her new sex column, “The Hot Topic”, Lana Fox considers the importance of desire.

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Patriotism is a Warm Gun

NEWS & POLITICS

Brian Eckert explains why the tea party may yet have a use…and why he’s voting a straight ticket for guidos in the next election.

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Hunter-Gatherer, Baby!

LETTERS

An open letter to Francis Bigfoot, an elusive and mystifying character like God and Santa Claus. He’s a little hard to believe in, yet compelling as all get out. Our logical mind says it can’t be real, but in our hearts, Bigfoot gives us hope.

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