In this episode of Other Worlds, we look Beyond Books into the fascinating world of science fiction related pop culture, and the artefacts that bring these worlds to life.

We check out pop up books and bubble gum cards, 8mm film, figurines and LPs in this romp through collectables and material culture. To look at this theme I am joined by Other Worlds exhibition activation curator Brent Giblin.

Visit the onsite exhibition and join us in a series of events and activations:

www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-exhibition

For recommended reads visit:

www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/Other-Worlds-reads

Books mentioned in the podcast:

Reproduction cards of science fiction pulp magazines. 1980s. Eph-Books.

Return of the Jedi bubblegum collector card, 1983. On loan from a private collection.

Conquest of the planet of the apes Super 8 film cases, 1974. On loan from a private collection.

Blade runner, Westwood Studios, 1997. On loan from a private collection.

LP. Patea Māori Club. Aku raukura. Hawera: Maui, 1984.

LP. Louis and Bebe Barron. Forbidden planet soundtrack. Planet Records, recorded 1956, released 1976. On loan from a private collection.

Metaluna mutant figure from the film This island earth sculpted by Olav Hartvigson, 2000. On loan from a private collection.

Mini epics Xenomorph figure sculpted by Mauro Santini for Wētā Workshops, 2017. On loan from a private collection.

Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/

Image from cover 'Conquest of the planet of the apes', Super 8 film cases, 1974. On loan from a private collection.

Produced by Sue Berman and JL.