I'm not sure if you're a fan of Futurama, but a similar premise was used in the episode "The Late Philip J. Fry." It's one of my favorite episodes and seems to draw a lot from The Accidental Time Machine. I'll have to check out the book, thanks for the recommendation!
Your welcome! Have to see if I can find that episode. Although I haven't watched 'Futurama' I would guess it riffs a lot on SF novels, films and TV shows.
That’s a great episode. It’s also worth checking out Poul Anderson’s novella Flight to Forever, which has a lot of similarities with “The Late Philip J. Fry.” It’s a lighthearted take on themes Anderson explored more seriously in his later novel Tau Zero.
Another great video Richard. I was on a mission to figure out my favourite time travel books and have the Haldeman to read but haven't got to that yet. I've done 2 videos on time travel so far and I'm hoping to do something definitive early next year. Love you going through the early stories at the beginning. Great video.
Hi Richard. I have the same copy of Accidental Time Machine, but I have yet to read it. Glad to know it’s an easy, light read. I’ll reach for it when I’m in a mood for just that type of book. Like you, 11/22/63 is my favorite time travel story. 👍
Hi Richard. I do like a good time travel tale! I'd add Connie Willis, particularly her WW2 duo Blackout and All Clear, loved those last year. Cheers, Jon.
'Blackout' and 'All Clear' are brilliant. I stuck on the other side of the continent when they came out. I ordered them at the local bookstore and my wife was surprised when the store called her and told her that her books where here. Willis has written a number of time travel stories. On a lighter tone, try Willis's 'To Say Nothing of the Dog.' On a much darker tone, try 'Doomsday Book.' The graveyard scene will tear your heart out.
Brilliant end! I thought you were having editing issues at first! My favorite forgotten time travel book was written by Canadian science fiction writer Laurence Manning, titled: "The Man Who Awoke"
This is now the second book that I've ordered after discovering it in one of your videos (the other was Fritz Leiber's "You're All Alone," which I enjoyed). You showcase some really good finds, from a variety of authors and eras. Great channel!
Added to my to-read list alongside The Silent Multitude after hearing of both of them from your channel ❤ You always give great reviews / recommendations. And because I just finished reading it and it made me think of you, have you read the novel or short story Blood Music by Greg Bear and/or have any thoughts on it to share? If you already mentioned it on your channel, then my bad, but I'm curious of what you think of it :-)
@@nosetampons6887 Thank you. It just so happens that I almost picked ‘Blood Music’ as my next read (went instead with ‘They Walk Like Men’ by Clifford Simak). Would you recommend I read ‘Blood Music’ this month?
@@vintagesf I would love it if you did, if you're still interested in reading it! It was a fun read to me, especially in the first half, and I hope you enjoy it as well
Thanks for the review. This is one book I've been thinking of reading for awhile. Have you read any Michael Bishop? I can recommend his 1982 time travel novel No Enemy But Time, one of my reading highlights this year.
I've read "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, "Sultana's Dream" by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein and "A Swiftly Tilting Planet" by Madeleine L'Engel. It's interesting how some entries on the Wiki list are also considered essential to the Alternate History genre. I'd like to know your thoughts on the differences and similarities between AH and TT and what your favorite AH novels are.
@@mistymarshall5438 AH novels often are initiated or hinge on a point in history which changes the world explored. The overlap occurs when it is a time traveller initiating the change in history. AH novels that I’ve enjoyed are ‘Fatherland’ by Robert Harris and ‘Pavane’ by Keith Roberts.
i enjoyed COWL by Neil Asher and Vinge's Peace War and Marooned in Realtime. Vinge made the arrow of time a bit terrifying to contemplate. The Time Ships by Stephen Baxter had some chilling ideas and well written. What happens when you fall outside of all timelines? Slaughterhouse Five of course.. (get it?)
The problem with most SF writing, particularly American, is that almost 80% of the stories are about Americans doing and thinking typical American things.Yawn! The other problem is trends: the military trash, the apocalyptic stuff, the robots and AI crap...The final problem is thrusting 20th century characters into the far future, where they behave like 20th century characters - very little invention going on there...😊
why wouldnt they be about that? should an american author go into the past as a costa rican or into the future as a south african? what exactly do you want? obviously, go find it elsewhere then. double yawn.
@@vintagesf Strangely, you *had* that opportunity while shooting/editing the video. Boy was I pissed (it was *so* off handed, and not about the book I was watching the video for & already not concerned about spoiling) but your response seems so sincere, so genuine - It feels like it could actually be wrong to declare jihad on you. I **guess** I can keep watching your channel. . . I'll just say "Thank You." . And that Walter Tevis one looks good so. . .
So, you're saying that Robert Heinlein not only inspired the Tribbles, but also Red Dwarf? God dammit! Is there nothing in modern sci-fi he hasn't inspired in one way or another?
I'm not sure if you're a fan of Futurama, but a similar premise was used in the episode "The Late Philip J. Fry." It's one of my favorite episodes and seems to draw a lot from The Accidental Time Machine. I'll have to check out the book, thanks for the recommendation!
Your welcome! Have to see if I can find that episode. Although I haven't watched 'Futurama' I would guess it riffs a lot on SF novels, films and TV shows.
That’s a great episode. It’s also worth checking out Poul Anderson’s novella Flight to Forever, which has a lot of similarities with “The Late Philip J. Fry.” It’s a lighthearted take on themes Anderson explored more seriously in his later novel Tau Zero.
A lighthearted Haldeman novel? I'll have to check that one out! Thanks for the excellent review Richard.
i dont go for time travel stories generally, but this does sound good.
Another great video Richard. I was on a mission to figure out my favourite time travel books and have the Haldeman to read but haven't got to that yet. I've done 2 videos on time travel so far and I'm hoping to do something definitive early next year. Love you going through the early stories at the beginning. Great video.
The Big Time by Fritz Leiber is one of the best...
@@ericchristen2623 Need to reread sometime. Wasn’t impressed first time around. I’ve enjoyed other work by Leiber including “You’re All Alone”.
Hi Richard. I have the same copy of Accidental Time Machine, but I have yet to read it. Glad to know it’s an easy, light read. I’ll reach for it when I’m in a mood for just that type of book.
Like you, 11/22/63 is my favorite time travel story. 👍
Hi Richard. I do like a good time travel tale! I'd add Connie Willis, particularly her WW2 duo Blackout and All Clear, loved those last year. Cheers, Jon.
Definitely want to add some Willis to my reading. Thanks for the recommendations!
'Blackout' and 'All Clear' are brilliant. I stuck on the other side of the continent when they came out. I ordered them at the local bookstore and my wife was surprised when the store called her and told her that her books where here. Willis has written a number of time travel stories. On a lighter tone, try Willis's 'To Say Nothing of the Dog.' On a much darker tone, try 'Doomsday Book.' The graveyard scene will tear your heart out.
Brilliant end! I thought you were having editing issues at first! My favorite forgotten time travel book was written by Canadian science fiction writer Laurence Manning, titled: "The Man Who Awoke"
Ashamed to say this Canadian hasn't heard about Laurence Manning. Will investigate. Thanks for the recommendation!
Sounds interesting Richard. Thanks for the review!
This is now the second book that I've ordered after discovering it in one of your videos (the other was Fritz Leiber's "You're All Alone," which I enjoyed). You showcase some really good finds, from a variety of authors and eras. Great channel!
@@adamrichter9599 Thank you. Hope you have fun with this one!
Added to my to-read list alongside The Silent Multitude after hearing of both of them from your channel ❤ You always give great reviews / recommendations.
And because I just finished reading it and it made me think of you, have you read the novel or short story Blood Music by Greg Bear and/or have any thoughts on it to share? If you already mentioned it on your channel, then my bad, but I'm curious of what you think of it :-)
@@nosetampons6887 Thank you. It just so happens that I almost picked ‘Blood Music’ as my next read (went instead with ‘They Walk Like Men’ by Clifford Simak). Would you recommend I read ‘Blood Music’ this month?
@@vintagesf I would love it if you did, if you're still interested in reading it! It was a fun read to me, especially in the first half, and I hope you enjoy it as well
@@nosetampons6887 Stay tuned!
Thanks for the review. This is one book I've been thinking of reading for awhile. Have you read any Michael Bishop? I can recommend his 1982 time travel novel No Enemy But Time, one of my reading highlights this year.
Haven't read Bishop yet. Thanks for the recommendation!
I've read "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells, "Sultana's Dream" by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein and "A Swiftly Tilting Planet" by Madeleine L'Engel. It's interesting how some entries on the Wiki list are also considered essential to the Alternate History genre. I'd like to know your thoughts on the differences and similarities between AH and TT and what your favorite AH novels are.
@@mistymarshall5438 AH novels often are initiated or hinge on a point in history which changes the world explored. The overlap occurs when it is a time traveller initiating the change in history. AH novels that I’ve enjoyed are ‘Fatherland’ by Robert Harris and ‘Pavane’ by Keith Roberts.
i enjoyed COWL by Neil Asher and Vinge's Peace War and Marooned in Realtime. Vinge made the arrow of time a bit terrifying to contemplate.
The Time Ships by Stephen Baxter had some chilling ideas and well written. What happens when you fall outside of all timelines? Slaughterhouse Five of course.. (get it?)
@@stephenmorton8017 😀 Thanks for the recommendations!
@@vintagesf and vice versa.
Cool Wikipedia page, but very incomplete!
I have not read "The Accidental Time Machine." I will keep an eye out for it.
Just wanted to present some highlights. Definitely not comprehensive.
The problem with most SF writing, particularly American, is that almost 80% of the stories are about Americans doing and thinking typical American things.Yawn! The other problem is trends: the military trash, the apocalyptic stuff, the robots and AI crap...The final problem is thrusting 20th century characters into the far future, where they behave like 20th century characters - very little invention going on there...😊
why wouldnt they be about that? should an american author go into the past as a costa rican or into the future as a south african? what exactly do you want? obviously, go find it elsewhere then. double yawn.
Read more non-american science fiction then.
Or write your own sci-fi stories and change the paradigm.
SPOILERS?
I'LL SAY.
THANKS RICHARD.
If I could go back in time ...
@@vintagesf Strangely, you *had* that opportunity while shooting/editing the video. Boy was I pissed (it was *so* off handed, and not about the book I was watching the video for & already not concerned about spoiling) but your response seems so sincere, so genuine - It feels like it could actually be wrong to declare jihad on you. I **guess** I can keep watching your channel. . .
I'll just say "Thank You."
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And that Walter Tevis one looks good so. . .
So, you're saying that Robert Heinlein not only inspired the Tribbles, but also Red Dwarf? God dammit! Is there nothing in modern sci-fi he hasn't inspired in one way or another?