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Other Worlds : Robots and Monsters


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In this episode of Other Worlds, we delve into the fascinating world of robots and monsters, and the intersection of science fiction writing and pop culture.
Robots and monsters have clearly captivated the imagination of writers and artists for centuries, to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr.
We discuss magazines with evocative cover art, 19th and 20th century classics like Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein' and Frank Herbert’s 'Dune', and objects like the Blade runner origami unicorn and a gorilla soldier from Planet of the Apes.
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:
Astounding science fiction, vol. 7, no. 1. London: Atlas, January 1950.
Mary Shelley, with engravings on wood by Lynd Ward. Frankenstein: or, The modern Prometheus. New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1934.
Phillip K. Dick. Do androids dream of electric sheep? London: Rapp & Whiting, 1969.
Blade runner origami unicorn, 2007. On loan from a private collection.
Frank Herbert, with illustrations by John Schoenherr. Dune world. From: Analog science fact, science fiction. New York: Street & Smith Publications, December 1963.
Samuel Butler. Erewhon, or, Over the range. London: Trübner, 1872.
Arthur C. Clarke. 2001, a space odyssey. London: Arrow, 1968.
Pierre Boulle, translated from the French by Xan Fielding. Monkey planet. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1975.
Samuel R. Delany, cover illustration by Jack Gaughan. The jewels of Aptor. New York: Ace Books, 1962.
John Wyndham, cover illustration by Richard Powers. Re-birth. New York: Ballantine Books, 1955.
Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/tracks/space-harmony/
Image credit: Astounding science fiction, vol. 7, no. 1. London: Atlas, January 1950.
Produced by Sue Berman and JL.
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