I tend to keep with the above list,
especially for science fiction and fantasy, because that is how print books in those genres (from trad publishers) open their books.
Not exact matches
I'm a non-believer... (thank god)... but reading all these comments on this religious nonsense is amazing... I get it when third world illiterates regurgitate the scripture... but
for the rest of humanity it's pure
science fiction... can't beat it... it's a real money maker... let's take money and tax exemption out of the religious equation
especially for the mega churches... and we'll see how long it lasts... anybody got a stop watch...
But thanks
especially for this sentence «I had the distinct sense that I'd never seen a
science fiction movie before this one, it's so perfectly executed.
Especially good to see were screenplay nominations
for two of the year's most inventive and original films, the
science -
fiction brain twister «Ex Machina» and the inside - the - brain animated triumph «Inside Out.»
In the late 1920s, Fritz Lang was the star director of Germany's Ufa Studios, the biggest film studio outside of Hollywood, and one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the world
for such ambitious epic visions as Destiny (1921), the Die Nibelungen (1924) films and
especially Metropolis (1927), his allegorical
science fiction classic that is still considered one of the great films of the silent era.
Solaris is primarily recommended
for those who love
science fiction in its purest of forms, like 2001: A Space Odyssey or Blade Runner, and
especially for those who are familiar with the novel and previous film but are curious to see another take on the subject.
Original
science -
fiction ideas are hard to come by these days,
especially in Hollywood, which is why «Passengers» scores points
for both its intriguing premise and impressive visual effects... up to a point.
Plus, it's interesting to look at (see above image) and a nostalgia trip
for middle - aged and younger (rabid) consumers of TV and movies,
especially of the animation, superhero, action,
science -
fiction, and fantasy varieties.
They are
especially interested in mysteries, women's
fiction, thrillers, horror, and
science fiction, but are always on the lookout
for fine nonfiction (health, medicine, nature, how - to, parenting) and even young adult books.
Erik is looking
for the following: literary / upmarket
fiction with an emphasis on plot (as in, nothing too slow / quiet / static); popular and academic / trade
science nonfiction,
especially evolutionary biology; narrative history and biography; contemporary culture criticism (think Klosterman); sports books, if it's got a scope that extends past just games and players and into culture / larger issues.
To the surprise of many (and the mistrust of some), my regard
for literary work doesn't preclude my reading and enjoying other work,
especially science fiction.
She wants to hear pitches
for happily - ever - after romance, mainstream suspense, thrillers, mysteries, young adult with a fresh voice (both contemporary and sci - fi / fantasy),
science fiction, fantasy, action / adventure, picture books (
especially author - illustrators), cookbooks, middle grade (all kinds), narrative nonfiction, literary
fiction, Southern
fiction, Christian and inspirational
fiction & nonfiction, and memoir.
For those looking for more specifics, the following might be helpful: Young - adult and upper - level middle - grade novels in all subgenres; Big crossover novels with one foot squarely in genre (Wool, The Night Circus, Gone Girl); Literary commercial novels (Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, The Art of Racing in the Rain); Upmarket women's fiction (Keepsake, My Sister's Keeper, Still Alice); Single - title romance (historicals especially)(Ravishing The Heiress, The Ugly Duchess, The Heir); Lead title or hardcover science fiction and fantasy (Soulless, Game of Thrones, Old Man's Wa
For those looking
for more specifics, the following might be helpful: Young - adult and upper - level middle - grade novels in all subgenres; Big crossover novels with one foot squarely in genre (Wool, The Night Circus, Gone Girl); Literary commercial novels (Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, The Art of Racing in the Rain); Upmarket women's fiction (Keepsake, My Sister's Keeper, Still Alice); Single - title romance (historicals especially)(Ravishing The Heiress, The Ugly Duchess, The Heir); Lead title or hardcover science fiction and fantasy (Soulless, Game of Thrones, Old Man's Wa
for more specifics, the following might be helpful: Young - adult and upper - level middle - grade novels in all subgenres; Big crossover novels with one foot squarely in genre (Wool, The Night Circus, Gone Girl); Literary commercial novels (Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, The Art of Racing in the Rain); Upmarket women's
fiction (Keepsake, My Sister's Keeper, Still Alice); Single - title romance (historicals
especially)(Ravishing The Heiress, The Ugly Duchess, The Heir); Lead title or hardcover
science fiction and fantasy (Soulless, Game of Thrones, Old Man's War).
She was looking
for fantasy and
science fiction,
especially urban fantasy, paranormal romance, steampunk, YA / children's, and alternate history.
World building in
science fiction can be vague
especially for quick reads, but Girl in the Box had the perfect amount of detail.
This move to Amazon, while it does mean a modest increase in prices —
especially if you wait
for the initial price to go down — is well worth it if it means Baen not only continues to thrive in the future but can continue to bring us quality
science fiction and fantasy titles.
Renee Regent spent most of her life writing
for business, but never lost her love of writing stories,
especially science fiction, romance, and fantasy.
The mixing of mythology, light
science fiction, and heavy strategy makes
for a great RPG
for fans of the genre,
especially at such a low price.
Painted
especially for a compendium book of my Fantasy, Horror and
Science Fiction dust jacket paintings, entitled «Only Visiting This Planet»