Radium Age Sci Fi 1. Best Hi. Lobrow. MORE LIT LISTS 5. Best Scientific Romances 1. Radium Age Sci Fi 1. Best Novels of 1. Golden Age Sci Fi 7. Best Novels of 1. Best New Wave Sci Fi 1. Novels The 2. 00 Greatest Adventure Novels of All Time 1. Science Fiction Adventures. Back in 2. 00. 8, Annalee Newitz and Charlie Jane Anders invited me to write for io. I had recently become fascinated with science fiction novels published after the genres 1. Scientific Romance era, but before its 1. Golden Age. The 1. At first, I called this neglected period the Pre Golden Age, but later I coined the phrase Radium Age  a moniker which Ive popularized by writing about the era for the scientific journal Nature, Boing Boing, and elsewhere and by reissuing 1. Hi. Lo. Bookss purpose built Radium Age Science Fiction imprint. At io. 9, I published a short series of semi exhaustive posts on the following topics Radium Age Supermen Radium Age Robots Radium Age Apocalypses Radium Age Telepaths Radium Age Eco Catastrophes Radium Age Cover Art 1 SFs Best Year Ever 1. At the time, I took notes for subsequent posts on, e. Air Battles, Antigravity, Interplanetary Voyages, Lost Worlds, Mad Scientists, Time Travel, and Utopias. I collected a roomful of books by Olaf Stapledon, William Hope Hodgson, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Sax Rohmer, Karel apek, Hugo Gernsback, E. E. Doc Smith, H. P. Lovecraft, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Yevgeny Zamyatin, Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, David Lindsay, John Taine, Jack Williamson, S. Fowler Wright, Gustave Le Rouge, A. Winston is named for the narrator of Aram Sarkisians short, a desperate man dashing off a fevered letter that reads like a crazed diary entry. Im not losing. 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Sci Fi Thriller Movies Short Peace ' title='Sci Fi Thriller Movies Short Peace ' />Merritt, Murray Leinster, Jean de La Hire, Maurice Renard, Philip Wylie, Aldous Huxley, and many less well known science fiction authors from the time. However, since then Ive moved onto other projects. Still Before I box up the Radium Age books and put them in the attic, I wanted to assemble a list of the 1. Radium Age science fiction novels that Ive most enjoyed. Throughout 2. 01. I did exactly that. Scroll down, to see the full list. Please let me know what 1. Ive overlooked And, if youd like to support the cause, please visit the Hi. Lo. Books homepage youll find Amazon links for all of our Radium Age series. PS Interested in learning more I cant recommend enough Everett F. Bleilers Science Fiction The Early Years 1. JOSH GLENNSOME PRE RADIUM AGE TITLESRADIUM AGE SCI FI THE OUGHTS 1. RADIUM AGE SCI FI THE TEENS 1. RADIUM AGE SCI FI THE TWENTIES 1. SOME POST RADIUM AGE TITLESSOME PRE RADIUM AGE TITLESThe following classics from the science fiction genres Scientific Romance 1. Jules Vernes Journey to the Center of the Earth 1. Jules Vernes From the Earth to the Moon 1. Edward Everett Hales The Brick Moon 1. Jules Vernes Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea 1. Edward Bulwer Lyttons Vril, the Power of the Coming Race 1. Samuel Butlers Erewhon 1. Jules Vernes The Mysterious Island 1. Mary E. Bradley Lanes Mizora World of Women 1. Walter Besants The Revolt of Man 1. Albert Robidas Le Vingtime Sicle 1. E. A. Abbotts Flatland 1. Richard Jeffriess After London 1. W. H. Hudsons A Crystal Age 1. Edward Bellamys Looking Backward 1. Joseph Shield Nicholsons Thoth 1. Robert Louis Stevensons Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde 1. Walter Besants The Inner House 1. William Morriss News from Nowhere 1. Camille Flammarions La Fin du Monde 1. H. G. Wellss The Time Machine 1. Percival Lowells Mars 1. H. G. Wellss The Island of Doctor Moreau 1. H. G. Wellss The Invisible Man 1. H. G. Wellss The War of the Worlds 1. H. G. Wellss When the Sleeper Wakes 1. H. G. Wellss The First Men in the Moon 1. M. P. Shiels The Purple Cloud 1. RADIUM AGE SCI FI THE OUGHTS 1. The Oughts are a kind of interregnum period between sci fis Scientific Romance era 1. Radium Age. Verne, Wells, Kipling, Arnold, Baum and some others who published science fiction from 1. Similarly, the Thirties 1. Radium Age and the so called Golden Age 1. Still, by the end of the Oughts particularly in the annus mirabilis of 1. Radium Ages emergence. For context, see my list of Best Nineteen Oughts Adventure. K. Chestertons The Napoleon of Notting Hill 1. In an alternative history version of England its set in 1. When Auberon Quin, a man who aspires to live life like a medieval adventure, becomes king, he mandates that each of Londons neighborhoods become an independent state, complete with unique local costumes. Everyone goes along with the conceit until young Adam Wayne, a born military tactician, takes the game too seriously and becomes the Napoleon of Notting Hill. War rages throughout the city fought with sword and halberd. Fun fact Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins is known to have admired The Napoleon of Notting Hill. H. G. Wellss The Food of the Gods 1. Does The Food of the Gods belong on a list of the 1. Best Radium Age Science Fiction novels I originally determined that the genres pioneering Scientific Romance era ended in 1. H. G. Wells lost his touch. The First Men in the Moon 1. Wellss last terrific sf novel The Food of the Gods is his first un terrific one. However Un terrific Wells is still pretty damn good. A chemical intended to make chickens grow larger accidentally causes plants, wasps, earwigs, and rats to grow as well and it spawns a race of human giants, too, who must struggle to survive. Fun fact The 1. 97. Marvel Classics Comics edition of the story is great. Jules Vernes The Master of the World 1. In this sequel to Vernes 1. Robur the Conqueror, FBI ish Chief Inspector Strock arrives in North Carolina to investigate what appears to be an imminent volcanic eruption. Meanwhile, a supercar is spotting traveling at 1. New England. AhaThe brilliant inventor Robur is back, and this time he has invented a ten meter long multi purpose vehicle, The Terror. Determined to have it for military purposes, the feds first attempt to buy the machine, then attack Robur. With a captive Strock aboard, Robur escapes in The Terror over Niagara Falls, then challenges God by heading into a Caribbean thunderstorm at which point his amazing craft is shattered by lightning. Fun fact Is this one of Vernes best novels No I include it here to demonstrate the context from which Radium Age science fiction emerged. Here we see one of the genres pioneers, at the end of his career and life, questioning mans ability to use science and technology to benefit humankind. Rokeya Sakhawat Hussains Sultanas Dream 1. Originally published in English in The Indian Ladies Magazine of Madras, Hussains story depicts a peaceful, crime free utopia in which women run everything and men are secluded i. Whats more, the women use advanced technology that makes possible laborless farming and flying cars they have solved the problem of solar energy, and control the weather. Most impressively, perhaps The workday is two hours long, since men used to waste six hours of each day in smoking Fun fact One of the first examples of feminist science fiction. The author was a Muslim feminist, writer, and social reformer who lived in British India. Rudyard Kiplings With the Night Mail 1. Kiplings novella follows the exploits of an intercontinental mail dirigible battling the perfect storm. Between London and Quebec we learn that a planet wide Aerial Board of Control A. B. C. now enforces a technocratic system of command and control not only in the skies but in world affairs. Its an impressively nuanced portrait of a future in which dirigibles  not airplanes have triumphed. Kipling goes so far as to include excerpts from the Aerial Board of Control Bulletin, complete with letters to the editor, book reviews, and advertisements. An amazing tour de force of inspired genius, according to Bruce Sterling. Kipling, in 1. 90. Robert Heinlein arrived in the late 1. Fun fact Kiplings 1. As Easy As A. B. C. Both titles have been reissued by Hi. The 5. 0 Best Sci Fi And Fantasy Movies Of All Time. Download Thomas & Friends: Sodor`S Legend Of The Lost Treasure Movie Now. We fly our geek flag high and proud around here, so when The Man told us to write an article on the 5. Then we were pissed. Man, this stuff is hard. In making this list, we decided to avoid super hero flicks, lean away from most monster movies, and allow as many sequels as necessary from deserving franchises. We also realized both genres offer a ton of viable candidates, so that meant more than a few great movies were left on the cutting room floorour apologies in advance. So hop in your space cruiser, set your blaster to stun, and check out our list of the 5. Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope. Year 1. 97. 7Director George Lucas. Purchase  Amazon DVDPerhaps youve heard of this one If not, let us fill you in. Its about a guy named Lukoh, come on its freaking Star Wars. Is there a more textbook definition of sci fi than George Lucas legendary franchise starter Probably not. The special effects and dialogue may not have fully stood the test of time, but the cultural footprint left by this universally loved space opera is arguably the largest by any movie of any genre. The Wizard of Oz. Year 1. 93. 9Director Victor Fleming. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. One of the greatest films of all time, a masterpiece, and a beloved treasure for countless numbers of people, The Wizard of Oz simply does everything right. The stunning sets. The timeless songs. Pitch perfect Judy Garland and the stellar cast. Its clear by now that no matter how much times passes or advances are made on the CGI front, nothing will ever dull the magic of learning theres no place like home. Minority Report. Year 2. Director Steven Spielberg. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. Author Phillip K. Dick was a sci fi genius, and Steven Spielberg tapped into Dicks short story for the supremely suspenseful Minority Report. Tom Cruise is chief of the Pre. Crime police force in the year 2. Besides being a top notch thrill ride, the film also leaves you with a host of moral questions to ponder once its done. We like that. The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring. Year 2. 00. 1Director Peter Jackson. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. Peter Jackson surprised a hell of a lot of people with his take on J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle Earth masterworks. The scope and sense of immersion he established right off the bat with Fellowship of the Ring was ambitious and amazing. Even with the valid criticisms about the films runtime and laundry list of character names and places one gets bombarded with, this is still a standout achievement in fantasy filmmaking. E. T. The Extraterrestrial. Year 1. 98. 2Director Steven Spielberg. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. You dont think tearjerker when you think science fiction, but E. T. pulls on the heartstrings as much as any film ever has. Steven Spielberg tells the story of a boy befriending an alien with superior skill, weaving suspense, comedy, thrills, and tears into a powerful 1. Young Henry Thomas is excellent as Elliott, as is the rest of the cast, and the stirring theme by John Williams. Alien. Year 1. 97. Director Ridley Scott. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. Such a simple title Alien. But in 1. 97. 9, Ridley Scott took that title and with it, sci fi horror to new levels with this tale of a commercial spaceship getting a smidgen more than they bargained for while exploring a distress call. The pacing and suspense is Grade A, Sigourney Weaver is strong and gets even stronger in Aliens, and the chest popping scene is still shown in most major medical schoolsor should be. Planet of the Apes. Year 1. 96. 8Director Franklin J. Schaffner. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. Inspired by a 1. French novel by Pierre Boulle, Planet of the Apes manages to weave in poignant social commentary about racism, religion, science, and war, while still being a fun movie about apes beating the crap out of people. The great Rod Serling having his hands on the screenplay surely helped, and the last scene of the film still stands tall as one of Hollywoods greatest gotcha. Inception. Year 2. Director Christopher Nolan. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. After The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan may not have been able to equal that level of excellence, but with Inception, he didnt fall off much. Theres so much drama, you could call it a dramatic film. Theres so much action, you could call it an action flick. But when the story involves a professional thief diving into the subconscious minds of his targets to get the goods, you know youre in the world of science fiction as well. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Year 1. 97. 1Director Mel Stuart. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. Wondrous, scary, funny, tense heartwarmingWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a fantastic trip through a whimsical world where chocolate rivers run and little boys and girls with personality flaws get exposed in sometimes pretty damn harsh ways. Gene Wilder is freaking sensational, and were still waiting for the Oompa Loompas spinoff. Back to the Future. Year 1. 98. 5Director Robert Zemeckis. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. Ahh the magical blend of comedy, action, and sci fi that is Back to the Future. Michael J. Fox as Marty Mc. Fly is a joy to watch as he goes back in time to fix the present, and Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown is equally awesome. Even if the films take on what kind of tech wed have in 2. Godzilla. Year 1. Director Ishiro Honda. Purchase Amazon DVDLike many sci fi classics, Godzilla not only delivers a spectacle to look at, but also a poignant message to discuss after. Less than a decade after Japan was hit by atomic bombs in World War II, the themes of nuclear radiation and mass destruction were delved into via this iconic monster movie. Even if its spawn of sequels and offshoots only further entrenched its B movie status, theres no denying the impact of this creature on film and pop culture history. A Space Odyssey. Year 1. Director Stanley Kubrick. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. Lets just get this out of the way right now 2. When people say they hate it, we totally get it. Much of it is boring and depending on who you talk to nonsensical. But itd also be criminal to not have it on this list for three reasons 1 Its profound impact on future sci fi films and filmmakers, 2 its ground breaking special effects, and 3 its handful of magical moments created by Stanley Kubrick. If only there were more HAL 9. Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. Year 1. 98. 0Director Irvin Kershner. Purchase Amazon DVDIts the consensus choice for the best of the six Star Wars films to date, and yeah, it should be. The Empire Strikes Back was darker, more intense, and more emotional than Star Wars. It also yielded a heavy load of unforgettable characters and moments, from the introduction of Yoda and Boba Fett, to Darth Vaders I am your father bombshell. Perhaps the greatest sequel of all time, and surely on the short list for the best sci fi adventures. Blade Runner. Year 1. Director Ridley Scott. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i. Tunes. The term dystopian gets thrown around a lot, but nowhere is it more fitting than with Ridley Scotts landmark thriller. Loosely based the Philip K. Dick story, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, this is film noir set fantastically in the future. Its vision of the future is bleak, dark, dangerous, and believable, with a moral tale about humans and technology too. We think its a smidgen overrated, but it certainly belongs on this list. Forbidden Planet. Year 1. 95. 6Director Fred M. Wilcox. Purchase Amazon DVD Amazon Download i.