More Than Just Silver Underwear: The History of Space Opera

January 27, 2018 GW Thomas 0

The term “Space Opera”, used to define a certain branch of Science Fiction, was coined by Wilson Tucker in 1941. It was not meant to be a compliment. The term “Soap Opera” has found its way into the larger public domain of common phrases, but it too came from this Read More

Guns Drawn: Space Westerns!

May 3, 2017 GW Thomas 0

In recent years, Josh Whedon’s Firefly and Serenity have brought the Space Western back to the public eye. Though not a commercial success, Whedon’s tales of the crew of the Serenity have sparked a new interest in the cowboys from space. The first Science Fiction pulp stories were not adventure-oriented. Read More