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About The Book
Science fiction has hosted some of the greatest minds and most innovative thinkers in human history. From H.G. Wells to Octavia Butler, Star Trek to Star Wars, in books, on television, and at the movies, science fiction has shaped our future, pushed the limits of human imagination, and guided us within ourselves to examine universal truths of life. In this smartly curated book, author Guy P. Harrison collects 1,001 of the most influential and transformative quotations spanning four centuries of sci-fi, such as:
Whether you are a Dr. Who superfan, a diehard sci-fi reader, or an outer space film buff—or are simply curious about the cosmos—Damn You, Entropy! is an essential addition to every science fiction fan’s library.
- “Better to make a good future than predict a bad one.”―Isaac Asimov, Prelude to Foundation, 1988 novel
- “Hope clouds observation.”―Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965 novel
- “No amount of money ever bought a second of time.”―Avengers: Endgame, 2019 film, written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
Whether you are a Dr. Who superfan, a diehard sci-fi reader, or an outer space film buff—or are simply curious about the cosmos—Damn You, Entropy! is an essential addition to every science fiction fan’s library.
Product Details
- Publisher: Prometheus (June 4, 2024)
- Length: 178 pages
- ISBN13: 9781633889842
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"This is a truly amazing collection and a fine contribution to the field.”
– Allen Steele, winner of multiple Hugo and Nebula awards, author of Orbital Decay, The Death of Captain Future, and Arkwright
“An utter delight.”
– Nancy Kress, winner of six Nebula awards, two Hugo awards, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award
"A wonderful collection of quotes, demonstrating the depth of imagination that powers science fiction. For a fan, like me, a treasury of old favorites and new delightful discoveries.”
– Brian Clegg, award-winning author of more than 40 popular science books
"A fun peregrination through wise utterances by my fellow apes!”
– David Brin, Hugo-award wining author of the Uplift series
"An inspiring and comprehensive mélange of sci-fi quotes from film, novels, and short stories—perfect for a creative spark, a moment of awe, or a fond reminiscence.”
– Daniel H. Wilson, author of the New York Times-bestselling novel Robopocalypse
“A truly fantastic voyage through the space-time fabric of science fiction.… an outstanding collection of quotes demonstrating the visionary power of speculative storytellers across centuries, continents, cultures, and media. Highly recommended."
– Lisa Yaszek, Regents Professor of Science Fiction Studies, Georgia Institute of Technology
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