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Damn You, Entropy!

Guy P. Harrison

Science fiction has hosted some of the greatest minds and most innovative thinkers in human history. From H.G. Wells to Octavia Butler, Star Trek to Star Wars, in books, on television, and at the movies, science fiction has shaped our future, pushed the limits of human imagination, and guided us within ourselves to examine universal truths of life. In this smartly curated book, author Guy P. Harrison collects 1,001 of the most influential and transformative quotations spanning four centuries of sci-fi, such as:

  • "Better to make a good future than predict a bad one."―Isaac Asimov, Prelude to Foundation, 1988 novel
  • "Hope clouds observation."―Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965 novel
  • "No amount of money ever bought a second of time."―Avengers: Endgame, 2019 film, written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely

Whether you are a Dr. Who superfan, a diehard sci-fi reader, or an outer space film buff--or are simply curious about the cosmos--Damn You, Entropy! is an essential addition to every science fiction fan's library.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Prometheus Books
  • Publish Date: Jun 4th, 2024
  • Pages: 178
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.20in - 5.50in - 0.70in - 0.80lb
  • EAN: 9781633889842
  • Categories: Anthologies (multiple authors)

About the Author

Guy P. Harrison is an award-winning science writer and author. He is the author of Think, At Least Know This, and many other books. His writing has appeared in Reader's Digest, Skeptical Inquirer, Skeptic, Free Inquiry, and more.

Praise for this book

"This is a truly amazing collection and a fine contribution to the field."

"An utter delight."

"A wonderful collection of quotes, demonstrating the depth of imagination that powers science fiction. For a fan, like me, a treasury of old favorites and new delightful discoveries."

"A fun peregrination through wise utterances by my fellow apes!"

"An inspiring and comprehensive mélange of sci-fi quotes from film, novels, and short stories--perfect for a creative spark, a moment of awe, or a fond reminiscence."

"A truly fantastic voyage through the space-time fabric of science fiction.... an outstanding collection of quotes demonstrating the visionary power of speculative storytellers across centuries, continents, cultures, and media. Highly recommended."