In the 1960s, science fiction went through a major change as the New Wave moved it away from the hard sci-fi of the 50s into a softer, but more socially conscious space. In this episode, we overview the new ideas, themes, and authors of this period. Book recommendation: The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester. Selected other books: The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester Non-Stop by Brian Aldiss Hothouse by Brian Aldiss Greybeard by Brian Aldiss High-Rise by J. G. Ballard And, in the spirit of the season, you can see Santa Claus Conquers the Martians free on YouTube. It's public domain in the United States due to various errors on the part of the studio, including releasing it without a copyright notice. Or, there are RiffTrax out there, too.
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