Do-Overs: 10 speculative fiction books that got major rewrites after they were published
Like the old saying goes, a book is never completed, only abandoned. Some science fiction authors take this maxim to heart, rewriting their books even years after their first publication. Here are 10 perfectionist authors whose works were never done. Note: This list doesn’t include “fix-ups,” or novels that are collected out of previously published…
My Vacation in the Golden Age of Science Fiction
Most long-time science fiction fans consider the Golden Age to have started with the July 1939 issue of Astounding Science Fiction. That issue contained Isaac Asimov’s first Astounding story (“Trends”) as well as A.E. Van Vogt’s first story, “Black Destroyer.” The very next issue included Robert Heinlein’s first story, “Life-Line”. This incredible run of stories…