Mark Waid returns in Episode 512, and he’s talking about The History of Science Fiction from Humanoids Mark is the publisher for Humanoids in the U.S. and an editor for this comprehensive and engaging 200-page book! It’s described this way: “Journey through time and space with this graphic novel history of the Sci-Fi genre, from Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick to Ken Liu and Ted Chiang, and more. Trace the progress of SF through modern times and learn why key figures and inventors like Thomas Edison and Elon Musk have looked to Sci-Fi to predict the future. For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history of Sci-Fi traces its origins and charts its history from its beginnings as a 'schlock' genre to its respected status today.” Don’t miss this special edition of the podcast!

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