When I started my channel I wouldn't of known any of these authors but I feel quite pleased to be able to say I've heard them all now; though only read some. I'll have to look into some of these. I've become more into reading lesser known SF in recent times.
So, I have a novel darker than The Long Loud Silence.... and also written before The Road (which I argue is not that dark as the ending is positive). P.C. Jersild's post-apocalyptic nightmare After the Flood (1982). There's a review on my site. Also note that you showed the 1969 edition which Tucker revised--Vietnam war references instead of Korean War references and the cannibalism scenes added back in after they were cut by the editors from the 1952 version.
love a stack of reccos from someone who knows what they're talking about. I know new releases drive those clicks, but this is the exact kind of video demands saving for future reference :)
Nice presentation! Pleased to see Long Tomorrow, read that last year, really enjoyed it. The Chrysalids was a favourite when I was younger. I don't remember the ending being terrible! I do like the end of the world!
What a fun video!!! 🥰🤩 and fantastic thumbnail! Ooohh!!! fun history lesson… i actually own leigh brackett’s novel. And im really interested in level 7…
Thanks! It was definitely a lot of fun doing a more creative approach this time. I have a couple of ideas for more videos like this, so hopefully I’ll get a chance to pull the next together soon.
Terrific video! This was very cool and I really enjoyed it. I was unfamiliar with most of these works making it very informative for me. Love seeing the doggo!!
Just found your channel today. Great video. I collect Post-Apocalyptic and Disaster novels and Level 7 was not on my list. I'll be keeping an eye out for it. I recently finished Tucker's Ice and Iron which has similar themes but is not as good as The Long Loud Silence. Thanks for sharing!
Well, you have to read Brother in Land by Robert Swindells, even it was for a younger audience back then, for me, it was far beter than the Canticle for Leibowitz and Alas, Babylon,. It was a quick reading, but I felt the aftermath is more convencing than the previous ones.
I came to read On the Beach because there's a Finnish song called Viimeisellä rannalla by Sir Elwoodin hiljaiset värit, which is inspired by the book. I must admit that I prefer the song but the book did leave behind some lasting impressions and mental images.
Missed you Thomas, and a great video! I'm surprised you didn't mention that one book, Jeremiah Comstock or something of that sort. When you talked about it, it sounded like Fallout from how you described it...though I guess it doesn't count since it wasn't written during that period. I also would quibble with the fact you didn't bring up A Boy and His Dog, but I know you're not as fond of Ellison. So I understand. I like the Dogmeat reference though!
I like a lot of Ellison’s fiction, though in person he could sometimes be a cad. A Boy and His Dog, like Damnation Alley, is from 1969, so it’s a little after the time period I chose to focus on. But it does deserve some discussion! (Julian Comstock is 2009.)
Never read it but a few years ago I tried watching the movie On The Beach. Set in Melbourne where I've lived since 2009. Even with that novelty it was boring and I didn't finish it.
So, first and most importantly...PUPPY!!!!!! Secondly, I will not be reading any of these. I find the idea of post apocalyptic stories to be fascinating in concept but not in ready, I just don't have what it takes to read dark and depressing anymore. I'm actually glad I read 1984 in high school when I did have more of a stomach for it.
Great video! Loved the post-apocalyptic scene with Dogmeat!
Loved having an excuse to put him in a video.
Loved the production and, more importantly, the content. A few of them were added to my (ever growing) TBR.
When I started my channel I wouldn't of known any of these authors but I feel quite pleased to be able to say I've heard them all now; though only read some. I'll have to look into some of these. I've become more into reading lesser known SF in recent times.
I loved the format!
Excellent video! The change of scenery is nice every now and then.
War....war never changes...
Thank you for the shoutout
So, I have a novel darker than The Long Loud Silence.... and also written before The Road (which I argue is not that dark as the ending is positive). P.C. Jersild's post-apocalyptic nightmare After the Flood (1982). There's a review on my site.
Also note that you showed the 1969 edition which Tucker revised--Vietnam war references instead of Korean War references and the cannibalism scenes added back in after they were cut by the editors from the 1952 version.
Right, which made the story even meaner!
I love Nevil Shute's works.
I love all thing Fallout! Thanks!
My kind of video, thank you, and the Robert Bloch goes on the TBR
The cover art for those {particularly The Long Loud Silence) are great.
Those were the days!
love a stack of reccos from someone who knows what they're talking about. I know new releases drive those clicks, but this is the exact kind of video demands saving for future reference :)
Nice presentation! Pleased to see Long Tomorrow, read that last year, really enjoyed it. The Chrysalids was a favourite when I was younger. I don't remember the ending being terrible!
I do like the end of the world!
Thank you for your work and recommandations
What a fun video!!! 🥰🤩 and fantastic thumbnail! Ooohh!!! fun history lesson… i actually own leigh brackett’s novel. And im really interested in level 7…
Thanks! It was definitely a lot of fun doing a more creative approach this time. I have a couple of ideas for more videos like this, so hopefully I’ll get a chance to pull the next together soon.
bro!!! i'm here for the skits from now on :)
Terrific video! This was very cool and I really enjoyed it. I was unfamiliar with most of these works making it very informative for me. Love seeing the doggo!!
Awesome, thank you! It was fun to do scenes with him. 🐕
Awesome! Got my tbr up and ready to add a bunch of reccs 😁
This was great!
Just found your channel today. Great video. I collect Post-Apocalyptic and Disaster novels and Level 7 was not on my list. I'll be keeping an eye out for it. I recently finished Tucker's Ice and Iron which has similar themes but is not as good as The Long Loud Silence. Thanks for sharing!
Well, you have to read Brother in Land by Robert Swindells, even it was for a younger audience back then, for me, it was far beter than the Canticle for Leibowitz and Alas, Babylon,. It was a quick reading, but I felt the aftermath is more convencing than the previous ones.
Glad to see you back!
You look a bit like Dennis Hopper in this video 😊
And I need to read A Canticle for Leibowitz soon, it's on my TBR for too long.
I will take that as a distinct compliment! 🙂
I came to read On the Beach because there's a Finnish song called Viimeisellä rannalla by Sir Elwoodin hiljaiset värit, which is inspired by the book. I must admit that I prefer the song but the book did leave behind some lasting impressions and mental images.
Also, how cool are these old book covers? Bring back good cover art!
The SF world isn’t the same without the likes of Richard Powers and Vincent diFate.
Missed you Thomas, and a great video! I'm surprised you didn't mention that one book, Jeremiah Comstock or something of that sort. When you talked about it, it sounded like Fallout from how you described it...though I guess it doesn't count since it wasn't written during that period.
I also would quibble with the fact you didn't bring up A Boy and His Dog, but I know you're not as fond of Ellison. So I understand. I like the Dogmeat reference though!
I like a lot of Ellison’s fiction, though in person he could sometimes be a cad. A Boy and His Dog, like Damnation Alley, is from 1969, so it’s a little after the time period I chose to focus on. But it does deserve some discussion! (Julian Comstock is 2009.)
This was a tour de force, Thomas. -(Brian W)
Many thanks!
Never read it but a few years ago I tried watching the movie On The Beach. Set in Melbourne where I've lived since 2009. Even with that novelty it was boring and I didn't finish it.
So, first and most importantly...PUPPY!!!!!! Secondly, I will not be reading any of these. I find the idea of post apocalyptic stories to be fascinating in concept but not in ready, I just don't have what it takes to read dark and depressing anymore. I'm actually glad I read 1984 in high school when I did have more of a stomach for it.
Nice to see the Atheist Experience set again…
😂 I can match Austin Access dollar for dollar!