I spotted a very interesting article on the classic British comic 2000AD over at the BBC website. The comic, first published in 1977 at a cost of just 8pence, is the subject of an article highlighting some interesting parallels between the comic and modern society.
Who needs Nostradamus when you can pick up a copy of 2000AD and read the full story. It feels like the obese life of the Fatties has become a reality!
Have a browse over to the BBC site to have a read of all the wildly interesting similarities between modern life and 2000AD. All in very good taste!
I have finished the SCI-FI fiction book “The Algebraist” by Iain M. Banks. I was pleased with the way the plot evolved with his usual style for slices back through time to slowly build up a better picture of the current action. A strange sensation grabs me when I slowly realise that a vital chunk of info is just around the corner, which is what Iain Banks is very good at stimulating.
A really gripping read with superb new technology and a cool vibe for the futuristic. As with his past novels I find that Iain Banks lets you fill in the blanks with technology. He is writing for the SCI-FI technologically enlightened, rather than having to force feed lengthy descriptions.
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