Trope-ing the Light Fantastic

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by Edward M. Lerner

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Trope-ing the Light Fantastic

The essential resource for anyone who reads, writes, watches, or studies science fiction.

Men have walked on the Moon. Siri and Alexa manage—at least often enough to be helpful—to make sense of the things we say. Biologists have decoded DNA, and doctors have begun to tailor treatments to suit our individual genetic make-ups. In short: science and tech happen.

But faster-than-light travel? Time travel? Telepathy? A six million dollar—as adjusted, of course, for inflation—man? Starfaring aliens? Super-intelligent computers? Those, surely, are mere fodder for storytelling. Or wild extrapolations. Just so many "sci fi" tropes.

Sometimes, yes. But not necessarily.

In Trope-ing the Light Fantastic, physicist, computer engineer, science popularizer, and award-winning science-fiction author Edward M. Lerner entertainingly examines these and many other SF tropes. The science behind the fiction.

Each chapter, along with its eminently accessible scientific discussion, surveys science fiction—foundational and modern, in short and long written form, on TV and the big screen—that illustrates a particular trope. The good, the bad, and occasionally the cringe-worthy. All imparted with wit (and ample references to learn more).

So forget what the Wizard of Oz advised. Let's pull back the curtain ....

"A must-have for every science-fiction writer. Edward M. Lerner has produced the best-ever guide to putting the science in science fiction, and he's done it with clarity, wit, and panache. A terrific book—I'm recommending it to all my colleagues, and to all those who hope someday to be professional SF writers."
— Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of Quantum Night

"... This is a book which covers a huge number of topics well and provides great scientific and science fictional stimulation."
Tangent Online

"I am entertained and enlightened."
— Larry Niven, author of Ringworld

"A great source book for SF writers."
— Bud Sparhawk, author of Distant Seas

" ... Worth your time, your money, and your consideration, whether you're interested in accessible science, looking to understand trends in science fiction, or—optimally—both."
— Trevor Quachri, editor of Analog Science Fiction and Fact (excerpted from his guest foreword to the book)

"Look this one up if you're interested in the underpinnings of some of your favorite stories. Libraries might want to get this book in, as well."
Asimov's Science Fiction

"A trove of wonderful information about the why and how of the science in the fiction. ... a must read for any science fiction fan."
Sci-Fi Saturday Night


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