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The Virgin Of Zesh
''The Virgin of Zesh'' is a science fiction novella by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, the fourth book of his ''Viagens Interplanetarias'' series and the third of its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Krishna. Chronologically, it is the fifth Krishna novel. It was originally published in the magazine ''Thrilling Wonder Stories'' for February 1953. It was first published in book form together with ''The Wheels of If'' in the paperback collection '' The Virgin & the Wheels'' by Popular Library in 1976. For the later standard edition of Krishna novels it was published together with ''The Tower of Zanid'' in the paperback collection '' The Virgin of Zesh & The Tower of Zanid'' by Ace Books in 1983. The first English language stand-alone edition was published as an E-book by Gollancz's SF Gateway imprint on September 29, 2011, as part of a general release of de Camp's works in electronic form. The novel has also been translated into German. As with all of the "Krish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WikiProject Novels
A WikiProject, or Wikiproject, is a Wikimedia movement affinity group for contributors with shared goals. WikiProjects are prevalent within the largest wiki, Wikipedia, and exist to varying degrees within sister projects such as Wiktionary, Wikiquote, Wikidata, and Wikisource. They also exist in different languages, and translation of articles is a form of their collaboration. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS News noted the role of Wikipedia's WikiProject Medicine in maintaining the accuracy of articles related to the disease. Another WikiProject that has drawn attention is WikiProject Women Scientists, which was profiled by '' Smithsonian'' for its efforts to improve coverage of women scientists which the profile noted had "helped increase the number of female scientists on Wikipedia from around 1,600 to over 5,000". On Wikipedia Some Wikipedia WikiProjects are substantial enough to engage in cooperative activities with outside organizations relevant to the field at issue. For e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E-book
An ebook (short for electronic book), also known as an e-book or eBook, is a book publication made available in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on the flat-panel display of computers or other electronic devices. Although sometimes defined as "an electronic version of a printed book", some e-books exist without a printed equivalent. E-books can be read on dedicated e-reader devices, but also on any computer device that features a controllable viewing screen, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. In the 2000s, there was a trend of print and e-book sales moving to the Internet, where readers buy traditional paper books and e-books on websites using e-commerce systems. With print books, readers are increasingly browsing through images of the covers of books on publisher or bookstore websites and selecting and ordering titles online; the paper books are then delivered to the reader by mail or another delivery service. With e-b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blue Giraffe
"The Blue Giraffe" is a science fiction short story on the concept of mutation by American writer L. Sprague de Camp. It was first published in the magazine ''Astounding Science-Fiction'' for August, 1939.Laughlin, Charlotte, and Levack, Daniel J. H. ''De Camp: An L. Sprague de Camp Bibliography''. San Francisco, Underwood/Miller, 1983, page 133. It appeared in book form in the anthology ''Adventures in Time and Space'' (Random House, 1946) and later in the anthologies '' World of Wonder'' (Twayne, 1951), '' The Science Fiction Bestiary'' (Thomas Nelson, 1971), '' Androids, Time Machines and Blue Giraffes'' (Follett, 1973), '' Isaac Asimov Presents the Great Science Fiction Stories: Volume 1, 1939'' (DAW Books, 1979), '' Isaac Asimov Presents The Golden Years of Science Fiction'' (Bonanza Books, 1983), and ''An Anthropomorphic Century'' (FurPlanet Productions, 2015). The story has been translated into Italian, French and German. Plot summary Athelstan Cuff, an English immigrant to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Colorful Character
"The Colorful Character" is a science fiction short story by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, part of his ''Viagens Interplanetarias'' series. It was first published in the magazine ''Thrilling Wonder Stories'' in the issue for December, 1949. It first appeared in book form in the collection ''Sprague de Camp's New Anthology of Science Fiction'', published simultaneously in hardcover by Hamilton (publisher), Hamilton and in paperback by Panther Books in 1953. Plot summary Gregory Lawrence, an ordinary, nondescript scientist, is dismayed to learn that the famous interplanetary explorer Sir Erik Koskelainen has returned to Earth from the planet Krishna in the Tau Ceti star system, and is to stay with the family of Lícia Ferreira, the girl he has been courting. He is convinced that she will lose all interest in him and be smitten by the glamorous star traveler. He is quickly proven correct in his concern; he finds that he himself is not immune to the man's charm, and the whole m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GURPS Planet Krishna
''GURPS Planet Krishna'' is a role-playing game supplement published by Steve Jackson Games (SJG) in 1997 that helps a gamemaster design a ''GURPS'' (''Generic Universal Role-Playing System'') campaign using the ''Viagens Interplanetarias'' science fiction setting of L. Sprague de Camp. Contents In 1949, L. Sprague de Camp published the "sword and planet" science fiction novel ''The Queen of Zamba'' in ''Astounding Science Fiction'' that was set on the alien planet Krishna, where all post-feudal technology is banned. Over the next 40 years, de Camp wrote a series of over 20 novels and short stories using the same setting that became known as the ''Viagens Interplanetarias'' series after a human interplanetary trading company of that name. ''GURPS Planet Krishna'', subtitled "Swashbuckling Adventure in Space", is a supplement that describes the Viagens Interplanetarias setting, enabling a gamemaster to design a swashbuckling ''GURPS'' campaign set on Krishna. The book starts by cove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875 – March 19, 1950) was an American author, best known for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Best-known for creating the characters Tarzan and John Carter, he also wrote the ''Pellucidar'' series, the ''Amtor'' series, and the '' Caspak'' trilogy. Tarzan was immediately popular, and Burroughs capitalized on it in every way possible, including a syndicated Tarzan comic strip, movies, and merchandise. Tarzan remains one of the most successful fictional characters to this day and is a cultural icon. Burroughs's California ranch is now the center of the Tarzana neighborhood in Los Angeles, named after the character. Burroughs was an explicit supporter of eugenics and scientific racism in both his fiction and nonfiction; Tarzan was meant to reflect these concepts. Biography Early life and family Burroughs was born on September 1, 1875, in Chicago (he later lived for many years in the suburb of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barsoom
Barsoom is a fictional representation of the planet Mars created by American pulp fiction author Edgar Rice Burroughs. The first Barsoom tale was serialized as ''Under the Moons of Mars'' in 1912 and published as a novel as ''A Princess of Mars'' in 1917. Ten sequels followed over the next three decades, further extending his vision of Barsoom and adding other characters. The ''Barsoom'' series, where John Carter in the late 19th century is mysteriously transported from Earth to a Mars suffering from dwindling resources, has been cited by many well known science fiction writers as having inspired them. Elements of the books have been adapted by many writers in novels, short stories, comics, television, and film. Series Burroughs began writing the Barsoom books in the second half of 1911 and produced one volume a year between 1911 and 1914; seven more were produced between 1921 and 1941. The first Barsoom tale was serialized in '' The All-Story'' magazine as ''Under the Moons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sword And Planet
Sword and planet is a subgenre of science fantasy that features rousing adventure stories set on other planets, and usually featuring humans as protagonists. The name derives from the heroes of the genre engaging their adversaries in hand-to-hand combat primarily with simple melée weapons such as swords, even in a setting that often has advanced technology. Although there are works that herald the genre, such as Percy Greg's ''Across the Zodiac'' (1880) and Edwin Lester Arnold's '' Lieut. Gullivar Jones: His Vacation'' (1905; published in the US in 1964 as ''Gulliver of Mars''), the prototype for the genre is ''A Princess of Mars'' by Edgar Rice Burroughs originally serialized by ''All-Story'' in 1912 as "Under the Moons of Mars". The genre predates the mainstream popularity of science fiction proper, and does not necessarily feature any scientific rigor, being instead romantic tales of high adventure. For example, little thought is given to explaining why the environment of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biological Uplift
In science fiction, uplift is a developmental process to transform a certain species of animals into more intelligent beings by other, already-intelligent beings. This is usually accomplished by cultural, technological, or evolutional interventions like genetic engineering but any fictional or real process can be used. The earliest appearance of the concept is in H. G. Wells's 1896 novel '' The Island of Doctor Moreau'', and more recently appears in David Brin's '' Uplift series'' and other science fiction works. History of the concept The concept can be traced to H. G. Wells's novel '' The Island of Doctor Moreau'' (1896),FROM THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU TO LIVES OF THE MONSTER DOGS: UPLIFTED ANIMALS, WISH FULFILLMENT, AND ORIGINAL SIN a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudoscience
Pseudoscience consists of statements, beliefs, or practices that claim to be both scientific and factual but are incompatible with the scientific method. Pseudoscience is often characterized by contradictory, exaggerated or falsifiability, unfalsifiable claims; reliance on confirmation bias rather than rigorous attempts at refutation; lack of openness to Peer review, evaluation by other experts; absence of systematic practices when developing Hypothesis, hypotheses; and continued adherence long after the pseudoscientific hypotheses have been experimentally discredited. The demarcation problem, demarcation between science and pseudoscience has scientific, philosophical, and political implications. Philosophers debate the nature of science and the general criteria for drawing the line between scientific theory, scientific theories and pseudoscientific beliefs, but there is general agreement on examples such as ancient astronauts, climate change denial, dowsing, evolution denial, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin And The Wheels
Virginity is the state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse. The term ''virgin'' originally only referred to sexually inexperienced women, but has evolved to encompass a range of definitions, as found in traditional, modern and ethical concepts. Heterosexual individuals may or may not consider loss of virginity to occur only through penile-vaginal penetration, while people of other sexual orientations often include oral sex, anal sex, or mutual masturbation in their definitions of losing one's virginity. There are cultural and religious traditions that place special value and significance on this state, predominantly towards unmarried females, associated with notions of personal purity, honor, and worth. Like chastity, the concept of virginity has traditionally involved sexual abstinence. The concept of virginity usually involves sexual morality, moral or religious issues and can have consequences in terms of social status and in interpersonal relationships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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