Ian's Top Ten Thread - Page 28

Bamfosaurus14 · 05-04-2009, 10:38 PM

gotta admit, very hard to get through. I think that "The War Of The Worlds" would be a better fit for this list.

**JBond** · 05-04-2009, 10:40 PM

Yeah, I enjoyed War of the Worlds more. But I suppose The Time Machine is more of a milestone.

Dracula · 05-04-2009, 10:49 PM

I'm going to stand up for The Time Machine, I think it's H.G. Welles' best work and quite enjoyable. F**k the Morlocks.

**JBond** · 05-04-2009, 11:00 PM

It's "WELLS." In your FACE! SNAP! BORT! SNUH!

Ser Ty Of Ross · 05-05-2009, 12:04 AM

Snuh?

bbf2 · 05-05-2009, 12:42 AM

I'm going to take a guess at the top three: War of the Worlds, I, Robot, and either Fahrenheit 451 (if it counts) or the Martian Chronicles

**JBond** · 05-05-2009, 12:55 AM

I would guess, but having discussed this with Ian, they might be too close.

FranklinTard · 05-05-2009, 01:37 AM

ew ray bradbury.

IanTheCool · 05-05-2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBond

I would guess, but having discussed this with Ian, they might be too close.

Yes, as my consultant, you probably have a good idea.

IanTheCool · 05-05-2009, 08:38 AM

3. Rendezvous with Rama
Aurthur C. Clarke

Science fiction has varying degrees within the genre, and many fans describe sci-fi as being either soft or hard; hard meaning that there is a lot of emphasis on the actual science involved in the story. Clarke was a master of hard science fiction and perhaps never showed off this mastery more than with Rendezvous with Rama. The story describes Earth's encounter with a mysterious spacecraft, delving into the mysteries of the universe beyond our own knowledge. It has been an influence on countless sci-fi stories since, the most obvious of which are the first Star Trek movie, Alien, and Michael Chrichton's Sphere. However, most sci-fi writers have been influenced by Clarke's genius, which shows up very strongly here with Rama.

Alien · 05-05-2009, 09:33 AM

You say the first Star Trek movie, I was thinking it looked like the ship from the one with the whales (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)

**JBond** · 05-05-2009, 01:34 PM

Yes, the ship in Star Trek IV is clearly a nod to it. But I believe he means the plot of Star Trek: The Motion Picture having to do with a mysterious powerful entity drifting towards Earth.

Good choice. Last I heard, David Fincher was helming this movie, but it may have fallen apart by now.

FranklinTard · 05-05-2009, 03:37 PM

awesome choice actually. loved this book, not so much the various sequels but the first one was amazing.

**JBond** · 05-05-2009, 04:02 PM

The sequels have a certain charm to them. They're just different.

IanTheCool · 05-05-2009, 05:25 PM

2. Dune
Frank Herbert

Dune is the Lord of the Rings of science fiction. Herbert's world is intricate in its details and extensive in its scope while the story is layered in themes. The world of Dune is rich with individual cultures, mythologies, and customs and is so descriptive it's as though Herbert actually visited the world and recorded what he saw rather than created it from his mind. Dune deals with politics and socioeconomics as well as the depths of the human soul and how one man deals with his fate and how to cope with losing all you once had. Dune is a rich novel which will last in the higher echelon of sci-fi for many years to come.

**JBond** · 05-05-2009, 05:43 PM

Muad'Dib! Muad'Dib! Muad'Dib!

Bamfosaurus14 · 05-05-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbf2

I'm going to take a guess at the top three: War of the Worlds, I, Robot, and either Fahrenheit 451 (if it counts) or the Martian Chronicles

well you were wrong =P

IanTheCool · 05-06-2009, 08:45 AM

1. The Foundation Trilogy
Issac Asimov

From the master of science fiction, Asimov's massive and epic Foundation series has become the cornerstone of science fiction literature. It is the only series to win the Hugo all-time best series award. The story deals with the link between science and civilization and the struggle to retain and preserve knowledge. Foundation has had a huge impact and influence on all science fiction to come after in books, film, and television. It is the best and most important work of science fiction by one of the genre's great writers.

Knerys · 05-06-2009, 11:17 AM

I will read 1984 one day. I mean it.

Knerys · 05-06-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FranklinTard

ew ray bradbury.

Now what is wrong with Ray Bradbury?

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanTheCool

3. Rendezvous with Rama
Aurthur C. Clarke

Science fiction has varying degrees within the genre, and many fans describe sci-fi as being either soft or hard; hard meaning that there is a lot of emphasis on the actual science involved in the story. Clarke was a master of hard science fiction and perhaps never showed off this mastery more than with Rendezvous with Rama. The story describes Earth's encounter with a mysterious spacecraft, delving into the mysteries of the universe beyond our own knowledge. It has been an influence on countless sci-fi stories since, the most obvious of which are the first Star Trek movie, Alien, and Michael Chrichton's Sphere. However, most sci-fi writers have been influenced by Clarke's genius, which shows up very strongly here with Rama.

YES!!! I instantly fell in love with this book when I read it. Definitely one of my top 5.

Good list. So need to read Foundation.

Dracula · 05-06-2009, 11:32 AM

Hmmm... I was expecting some Phillip K.Dick somewhere in there. Also expected a representative of the Cyberpunk sub-genre, Neuromancer maybe, or Snow Crash.

FranklinTard · 05-06-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knerys

Now what is wrong with Ray Bradbury?

a whole lot.

good list ian, great number 1, probably my favorite sci fi novels as well. glad you didn't put any of that no talent hack bradbury on here. heres a great short from asimov - the last question.

http://www.multivax.com/last_question.html

**JBond** · 05-06-2009, 02:01 PM

The Last Question is my favorite short story of all time after Nightfall. Great choice, Franklin.

As for Foundation, it's not my favorite, but it's a great one.

**JBond** · 05-06-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanTheCool

It is the only series to win the Hugo all-time best series award.

A bit redundant, no?

Dracula · 05-06-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JBond

A bit redundant, no?

Yeah, like when Highlander won the Oscar for Best Movie Ever

05-04-2009, 10:38 PM	#676
Bamfosaurus14 El Guapo Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York, New York Posts: 435	gotta admit, very hard to get through. I think that "The War Of The Worlds" would be a better fit for this list. __________________ In the time of chimpanzees I was a monkey

05-04-2009, 10:40 PM	#677
JBond Beyond Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sol Posts: 67,670	Yeah, I enjoyed War of the Worlds more. But I suppose The Time Machine is more of a milestone. __________________ The due date for Round 137 of the CS Film Club is Monday, July 1st, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

05-04-2009, 10:49 PM	#678
Dracula Bloodgod Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 15,145	I'm going to stand up for The Time Machine, I think it's H.G. Welles' best work and quite enjoyable. F**k the Morlocks. __________________ Check out my review blog

05-04-2009, 11:00 PM	#679
JBond Beyond Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sol Posts: 67,670	It's "WELLS." In your FACE! SNAP! BORT! SNUH! __________________ The due date for Round 137 of the CS Film Club is Monday, July 1st, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

05-05-2009, 12:04 AM	#680
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05-05-2009, 12:42 AM	#681
bbf2 IT'S A TRAP(ezoid)! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Yes Posts: 14,236	I'm going to take a guess at the top three: War of the Worlds, I, Robot, and either Fahrenheit 451 (if it counts) or the Martian Chronicles __________________ A signature

05-05-2009, 12:55 AM	#682
JBond Beyond Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sol Posts: 67,670	I would guess, but having discussed this with Ian, they might be too close. __________________ The due date for Round 137 of the CS Film Club is Monday, July 1st, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

05-05-2009, 01:37 AM	#683
FranklinTard Gangsta White Walls Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15,805	ew ray bradbury. __________________ Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed. -Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)

05-05-2009, 08:38 AM	#685
IanTheCool Executive Lego Producer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13,483	3. Rendezvous with Rama Aurthur C. Clarke Science fiction has varying degrees within the genre, and many fans describe sci-fi as being either soft or hard; hard meaning that there is a lot of emphasis on the actual science involved in the story. Clarke was a master of hard science fiction and perhaps never showed off this mastery more than with Rendezvous with Rama. The story describes Earth's encounter with a mysterious spacecraft, delving into the mysteries of the universe beyond our own knowledge. It has been an influence on countless sci-fi stories since, the most obvious of which are the first Star Trek movie, Alien, and Michael Chrichton's Sphere. However, most sci-fi writers have been influenced by Clarke's genius, which shows up very strongly here with Rama.

05-05-2009, 09:33 AM	#686
Alien Space traveler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 314 Pi Avenue Posts: 20,828	You say the first Star Trek movie, I was thinking it looked like the ship from the one with the whales (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home) __________________ Gamertag: Seraph31 \| Twitter: Seraph_31 Space travel's in my blood There ain't nothing I can do about it I always flirt with death I could be killed, but I don't care about it Je suis le roi des Dauphins!

05-05-2009, 01:34 PM	#687
JBond Beyond Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sol Posts: 67,670	Yes, the ship in Star Trek IV is clearly a nod to it. But I believe he means the plot of Star Trek: The Motion Picture having to do with a mysterious powerful entity drifting towards Earth. Good choice. Last I heard, David Fincher was helming this movie, but it may have fallen apart by now. __________________ The due date for Round 137 of the CS Film Club is Monday, July 1st, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

05-05-2009, 03:37 PM	#688
FranklinTard Gangsta White Walls Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15,805	awesome choice actually. loved this book, not so much the various sequels but the first one was amazing. __________________ Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed. -Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)

05-05-2009, 04:02 PM	#689
JBond Beyond Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sol Posts: 67,670	The sequels have a certain charm to them. They're just different. __________________ The due date for Round 137 of the CS Film Club is Monday, July 1st, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

05-05-2009, 05:25 PM	#690
IanTheCool Executive Lego Producer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13,483	2. Dune Frank Herbert Dune is the Lord of the Rings of science fiction. Herbert's world is intricate in its details and extensive in its scope while the story is layered in themes. The world of Dune is rich with individual cultures, mythologies, and customs and is so descriptive it's as though Herbert actually visited the world and recorded what he saw rather than created it from his mind. Dune deals with politics and socioeconomics as well as the depths of the human soul and how one man deals with his fate and how to cope with losing all you once had. Dune is a rich novel which will last in the higher echelon of sci-fi for many years to come.

05-05-2009, 05:43 PM	#691
JBond Beyond Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sol Posts: 67,670	Muad'Dib! Muad'Dib! Muad'Dib! __________________ The due date for Round 137 of the CS Film Club is Monday, July 1st, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

05-06-2009, 08:45 AM	#693
IanTheCool Executive Lego Producer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13,483	1. The Foundation Trilogy Issac Asimov From the master of science fiction, Asimov's massive and epic Foundation series has become the cornerstone of science fiction literature. It is the only series to win the Hugo all-time best series award. The story deals with the link between science and civilization and the struggle to retain and preserve knowledge. Foundation has had a huge impact and influence on all science fiction to come after in books, film, and television. It is the best and most important work of science fiction by one of the genre's great writers.

05-06-2009, 11:17 AM	#694
Knerys 1701 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Qo'noS Posts: 32,066	I will read 1984 one day. I mean it. __________________ "I have been and always shall be your friend."

05-06-2009, 11:32 AM	#696
Dracula Bloodgod Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 15,145	Hmmm... I was expecting some Phillip K.Dick somewhere in there. Also expected a representative of the Cyberpunk sub-genre, Neuromancer maybe, or Snow Crash. __________________ Check out my review blog

05-06-2009, 02:01 PM	#698
JBond Beyond Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sol Posts: 67,670	The Last Question is my favorite short story of all time after Nightfall. Great choice, Franklin. As for Foundation, it's not my favorite, but it's a great one. __________________ The due date for Round 137 of the CS Film Club is Monday, July 1st, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday