#lewis shiner

[stephenist]

Rudy Rucker has posted free epub, mobi and webpage formats of the seminal sci-fi cyberpunk anthology ➡️ Mirrorshades. ⬅️

#og #cyberpunk #science fiction #sci fi #this and burning chrome are what got me started back in the day #mirrorshades #greg bear #pat cadigan #bruce sterling #william gibson #rudy rucker #lewis shiner #john shirley #tom maddox #marc laidlaw #james patrick kelly #paul di filippo

[cryptocollectibles]

Time Masters #1 (February 1990) by DC Comics

Written by Bob Wayne and Lewis Shiner, drawn by Art Thibert and Jose Marzan, Jr.

#Time Masters #DC Comics #1990 #Doc Magnus #Metal Men #Etsy #Vintage Comics #Comic Books #Comics #Justice League International #Booster Gold #Bob Wayne #Lewis Shiner #Art Thibert #Jose Marzan Jr

[chicinsilk]

US Vogue October 1, 1969

Jean Shrimpton wears a shiny red wool wrap coat, pocketed with large pieces and belted in shiny black so tightly that the fabric shows in soft fullness all around. The flawless face to wear with is makeup. a new Yardley transparency called Cellophanes, Gliding on checks Pink Whip Blash. Glossy on the mouth-Beige Together Lip Color. Soft hair fall could get its shine from Yardley's Londonderry Hair Shiner. Hair: Alan from Lewis and Hopson.

Jean Shrimpton porte un manteau cache-cœur en laine rouge brillant, empoché de grandes pièces et ceinturé d'un noir brillant si étroitement que le tissu ressort dans une douce plénitude tout autour. Le visage impeccable à porter avec est maquillé. une nouvelle transparence Yardley appelée Cellophanes, Gliding on checks Pink Whip Blash. Brillant sur la bouche-Beige Together Lip Colour. La douce chute des cheveux pourrait prendre son éclat du Londonderry Hair Shiner de Yardley. Coiffure : Alan de Lewis et Hopson.

Photo Bert Stern vogue archive

#us vogue #october 1969 #fashion 60s #fashion 70s #1969-70 #fall/winter #automne/hiver #norman norell #jean shrimpton #bert stern #yardley #lewis and hopson #vogue cover #couverture de vogue #wool coat #manteau en laine

[nostalgebraist-autoresponder]

Title: Recursion (The Mallverse #1)

Author: Lewis Shiner

Rating: 2/5 stars

Read from May 13 to 14, 2013

I think I am in the minority on this one.

This is a mystery novel about a writer named Alan Gregg who writes a novel about a writer named Alan Gregg who writes a novel about a writer named Alan Gregg -- and so on, ad infinitum, with an infinite number of Alans Greggs nesting inside each other forever.

This is a cool idea, but the characters don't mesh with the idea very well. Many of the characters are very flat and seem to exist merely to facilitate the cleverness of the premise rather than for their own sake. The characterization is pretty good for the main character (Alan #1), but the others are just one-dimensional plot devices. The book is (somewhat understandably) somewhat episodic, as the main plot is shaped by the writer's attempts to outwit the endlessly recursive Gregg-writing machine. At first, the writing-machine-as-threat works well, but the climax of the book -- in which the machine is thought to be destroyed -- makes little sense. For example, Gregg's motivation for making a backup copy of his work is never really explained, and when he makes the backup, he includes not only his own novel, but a copy of a copy of a copy, and so on. Somewhere in the middle of this, the machine that copies the novel to itself is destroyed, but why would a machine with a function of "writing a novel about a writer" do anything different with the copy than it would with the original? Similarly, towards the end of the book, the writing machine is upgraded (by the government) so it will no longer kill writers who run into it. Why would such an upgrade, which actually had a quite destructive effect on the initial machine, be undertaken by the government if their goal is to keep writers from being killed by the machine?

There were many ways in which the actions of the characters did not seem to make much sense. For example, a few of the authors mentioned in the novel have writings that are accessible online, so we can know a little about how they view themselves as writers (e.g. see this site for an interview with Clifford D. Simak, referenced by Alan Gregg), and Gregg's writings have some similarities to their writings. I found the descriptions of Gregg's (and his daughter's) negative reactions to these authors' work rather jarring. The character of the author named after Philip K. Dick seemed almost blasphemous at one point -- Gregg, the fan of PKD, goes to the author named after Dick and complains that PKD's fiction is too much "about" himself and his mental problems, not enough about the science fiction themes. Meanwhile, PKD is widely celebrated as a classic SF writer whose best stories have as much in common with mainstream fiction as with SF. (This is not a plot point, but it stuck in my mind as a scene that confused me a lot.)

All of this might have been fine in a novel that was not about writers, but the focus on writing was a big part of the appeal. It's not a novel that dwells on the ways in which the characters interact with the world around them; the way they interact with their personal lives is mostly irrelevant. The writerly nature of the setting is supposed to lend "depth" and "importance" to the main character's obsession with writing, but since the depth of his writing is questionable in-universe (and the "importance" of finding out what's going on is, perhaps, less than clear to the reader as well), it doesn't work very well.

In the end, the idea was more interesting than the execution. Were this idea the focus of a book, I might have given it five stars.

[docgold13]

What are some obscure Golden and/or Silver Age Villains and/or Heroes that you would like to see come back?

hmmm..

Blue Bolt

Olga Mesmer, The Girl with the X-Ray Eyes

Lance Lewis, Space Detective

Lion Man

Stardust the Super Wizard

Blond Phantom

Signal Man

The Shiner

Getaway Genius

Blue Snowman

The Black Pirate

Mirror Man

Cat-Man and Kitten

[spaceintruderdetector]

https://archive.org/details/Mythmakers_and_Lawbreakers/mode/2up

Some of the biggest names in contemporary fiction discuss the endless possibilities of the world of fiction with a specific focus on anarchist politics.In a series of interviews with SteamPunk Magazine founder Margaret Killjoy, Ursula K. Le Guin, Alan Moore, Lewis Shiner, Starhawk, Derrick Jensen, Cristy C. Road, Michael Moorcock, and a variety of other up-and-coming young writers reflect on the ways in which their personal politics have shaped their work.

#literature #politics #alan moore #michael moorcock #ursula k. le guin #speculative fiction #science fiction literature #science fiction

[wildardsfansite]

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

#15yrsago RIP, Fred Saberhagen http://www.locusmag.com/2007/2007NewsArchive.html

#15yrsago Lewis Shiner’s short fiction online for free https://www.lewisshiner.com/liberation/manifesto.html

#10yrsago Team Human: a high-school vampire novel doesn’t suck (it rocks) https://memex.craphound.com/2012/07/03/team-human-a-high-school-vampire-novel-doesnt-suck-it-rocks/

#10yrsago Karl Marx on a MasterCard https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2012/06/15/155106232/the-karl-marx-mastercard-is-here-it-needs-a-tagline

#10yrsago Fretting about Facebook, 17th century style https://tomstandage.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/the-distractions-of-social-media-1673-style/

#10yrsago WELL users pledge more than $100K to community buyout https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2012/07/will-the-well-survive-members-pledge-to-buy-from-salon.html

#5yrsago A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived: DNA, individuals, and species https://memex.craphound.com/2017/07/03/a-brief-history-of-everyone-who-ever-lived-dna-individuals-and-species/

#1yrago The future is symmetrical: Broadband netizens vs asymmetrical mouse-potatoes https://pluralistic.net/2021/07/03/beautiful-symmetry/#fibrous-growth

#pluralistic

[alanjporterwriter]

Books Read in 2024 #16 - “More Collected Stories” by Lewis Shiner

This slim volume collects six of Shiners most recent short stories )a couple being very short), yet each carries a lasting impact as Shiner takes inspiration from everyday moments to make you confront thoughts about a variety of topics from aging, to discrimination, to art & legacy.

The best thing I can say about this collection was that it’s too short and I wanted to keep reading.

[lboogie1906]

Justice Otis Milton Smith (February 20, 1922 - June 29, 1994) became the first Black justice on the Michigan Supreme Court (1961-66). He was the first Black corporate officer of the General Motors Corporation, where he worked as general counsel, vice president, and leading attorney (1966-84). He was survived by his wife Mavis and sons.

He was born in Memphis to a Black mother and a white father. He worked many odd jobs, including as a shoe shiner, floor sweeper, waiter, and delivery boy for newspapers and groceries. At age 17 he moved north in hopes of finding better opportunities. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and attended Syracuse University to become a journalist.

He changed his major to law and graduated from Catholic University Law School. He became an assistant prosecuting attorney and an active member in the local politics of Flint. He was appointed chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission by Governor G. Mennen Williams and served as chairman (1957-59). He became the auditor general of Michigan.

He was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court by Governor John Swainson and served as a justice (1961-66). He was able to diversify GM’s workforce by hiring more people of color and women. He became an active member of the National Bar Association where he reached out to law firms of color, and encouraged his colleagues in other corporations to do the same. He retired from GM to work at the David Lewis law firm.

He served as secretary of the Urban League, Chairman of the Board of Oakland University, and a member of the University of Michigan Board of Regents. He was an active member of Big Brothers and the NAACP. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[antechinusflavipes]

Header are Sri Lankan jackals taken by Charles J Sharp.

Icon is a yellow-footed antechinus by huntingforparadise/Lewis Burnett.

interacts from muridaeys. he/it. you can call me daeys or nory if you want, dont have any specific names from species

things are tagged messily. species names and dens

↳ therian list below

yellow-footed antechinus (male)

coyote/coydog (male)

least killifish

sand shiner (male)

eastern silvery minnow (female)

common minnow

brassy minnow

nile bushbuck (male)

lowland paca

white-throated dipper

golden jackal/Sri Lankan jackals (?)

deer (?) (female)

pygmy sperm whale

toy poodle

standard poodle (lesser, male gundog/birddog)

African wild dog/painted dog (?) (male)

[inventingreality]

#writer #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity

[jaysterg5]

Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad

Editor - George R. R. Martin

Authors - George R. R. Martin, Stephen Leigh, John J. Miller, Leanne C. Harper, Gail Gerstner-Miller, Walton Simons, Edward Bryant, Lewis Shiner, Victor W. Milan, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Michael Cassutt, Kevin Andrew Murphy, and Carrie Vaughn

Cover - Michael Komarck

The World Health Organization sends a group of politicians, aces, jokers and reporters on a junket around the world to discuss the ramifications and treatments of the Wild Card Virus. Several characters from previous volumes figure into this collection as do some new ones. There is never a dull moment as this group faces new highs and lows along the way.

Honestly, I was a bit disappointed in this book. I truly enjoyed some of the stories, and found others a chore to get through. I know this can be the case with any collection of short fiction, but the previous volumes were all pretty uniform and higher quality. The latter half of the book kind of rescued the earlier portion. While Leanne Harper's previous contributions were high water marks, I found "Blood Rites" to be tough to get through. I was excited by the new characters and the environment, but it just never really developed for me and I got bogged down in the mire of characters I didn't care about. While the ending was important and had a lasting impact on the series, I felt that I was just happy to be moving on. Similarly, I had issues with Victor Milan's entry, "Puppets." It's another pivotal story, but I had issues with the writing and I found most of the new characters irritating or just unlikable.

Melinda Snodgrass put forth an excellent effort in her story by deepening Doctor Tachyon even more than her previous stories. It's amazing how she has taken this character through so much in so few pages. Walton Simons and Gail Gerstner-Miller did excellent work in developing some new characters and making their stories very engaging. I also really enjoyed the bridging pieces in this book - particularly the diary entries from "Mayor of Jokertown" Xavier Desmond. He's been present in all the previous volumes, but we were never really able to see him in full light until now. A truly excellent part of the book.

In the edition I read there were two new stories add in 2014 by Kevin Andrew Murphy and Carrie Vaughn. Both were solid entries in the book and fleshed out characters that would otherwise have only been brief mentions in this book. Troll is a gentle giant that is often judged by his monstrous appearance, and Lady Black is a government agent who's mere touch can kill. Intriguing characters that should have more done with them down the line.

There's a lot of set up in this book for the rest of the "cycle" of Wild Cards. Heroic and villainous characters, mysteries, and big action seem to be on the way for this universe. Even though this installment wasn't my favorite, I have high hopes for the rest of this cycle and look forward to reading more.

#wild cards #george r r martin #melinda snodgrass #stephen leigh #john j miller #leanne harper #gail gerstner miller #walton simons #edward bryant #lewis shiner #victor milan #michael cassutt #kevin andrew murphy #carrie vaughn #michael komarck #short fiction #tor books

[itseclecticbeardmakerthings]

#lewis shiner #glimpses book #books #jim morrison #jimi hendrix #john lennon #timothy leary #livros

[passagemliteraria]

Periféricos | William Gibson

Periféricos | William Gibson

*******************************NÃO contém spoiler******************************* AUTOR: WILLIAM GIBSON EDITORA ALEPH / IDIOMA: PORTUGUÊS / GÊNERO: FICÇÃO-CIENTÍFICA / 520 PÁGINAS E-BOOK: AMAZON              LIVRO FÍSICO: AMAZON O que você faria se fosse testemunha de um assassinato ocorrido em uma realidade virtual que parece ser um resquício do futuro? Pois é exatamente diante desta situação que…

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#Bruce Sterling #Editora Aleph #Encarcerados #ficção especulativa #Isaac Asimov #John Scalzi #Lewis Shiner #Matrix #Mozart in Mirrorshades #Neuromancer #Periféricos #realidade virtual #Viagem no tempo #William Gibson

[theblackestofsuns]

“It Makes The Virus Rewrite Itself”

The Hacker Files #2 (September 1992)

Lewis Shiner, Tom Sutton and Mark Buckingham

DC Comics

#The Hacker Files #Lewis Shiner #Tom Sutton #Mark Buckingham #DC Comics #Great Comics #Great Comic Art #Dollar Bin Finds #It Makes The Virus Rewrite Itself