In this episode of Other Worlds, we explore some of the most iconic works of dystopian and utopian literature and the value of reading these works within the science fiction genre.

Joining Sue Berman to discuss this theme is Other Worlds exhibition curator Renee Orr. We talk about Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', Margaret Atwood’s 'The Handmaid's Tale', the utopian vision of Charlotte Perkins Gilman in 'Herland' and the 1970s classic, Marge Piercy’s 'Woman on the Edge of Time'.

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:

Aldous Huxley, with illustrations by Leonard Rosoman. Brave new world. London: Folio Society, 1971.

Arthur C. Clarke, Childhood’s end. London: Pan Books, 1961.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Herland. New York: Pantheon Books, 1979.

Margaret Atwood. The handmaid’s tale. London: Jonathan Cape, 1986.

Marge Piercy. Woman on the edge of time. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976.

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

Image from Aldous Huxley, with illustrations by Leonard Rosoman. Brave new world. London: Folio Society, 1971.

Produced by Sue Berman and JL.