The University of Kansas takes science fiction seriously. Check out their list (100 titles strong) for a basic science fiction library. http://www.sfcenter.ku.edu/sflib.htm The site has news, courses, and other resources.
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Not for a very long time. I think his books would read as “new” to me. Do you have a favorite? I could start there.
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The Immortals — http://sciencefictionruminations.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/book-review-the-immortals-james-e-gunn-1962/
And, The Joymakers — http://sciencefictionruminations.wordpress.com/2012/09/29/book-review-the-joy-makers-james-gunn-1961-magazine-publication-1955/
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Thanks for the tips! I’ll look for them. 🙂
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No problem — I think I’ve reviewed two more of his works as well…. Station in Space (1958) and The Burning (1972) — but they weren’t as good…
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It sounds like KU is lucky to have James Gunn.
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Yeah, he’s been a faculty there for many years. Have you read any of his work?
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Yes, the SF Center at Kansas is run by one of the more famous 60s/70s SF authors — James Gunn…..
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…and 50s
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There are a few C19th sci-fi stories here I’ll be following up on 🙂
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I like a lot of the “old stuff” too. I was pleased to see I’ve read some of these books – but there’s a lot more here I need to check out.
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