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Ob ernsthafte Bedrohung oder Chance für die Menschheit – künstliche Intelligenz ist ein immer wiederkehrendes Thema in der Science Fiction, von Klassikern wie E. M. Forsters Die Maschine steht still, Asimovs Roboter-Romane über die NEUROMANCER-Reihe von William Gibson bis hin zu zeitgenössischen Werken wie Pantopia von Theresa Hannig oder Martha Wells' MURDERBOT-Reihe. Inzwischen ist KI jedoch nicht allein Thema in Romanen – KI ist jetzt: ChatGPT, Dall-E, DeepL und Midjourney etc. sind in aller Munde, Meta trainiert mit User:innen-Daten die hauseigene KI und all das beeinflusst unsere Arbeits- und Informationswelt, insbesondere die der Kunstschaffenden. Es ist nur folgerichtig, dem T...
Science Fiction und wie sie die Welten verändert Welches literarische Genre lädt Schreibende wie die Science Fiction dazu ein, sich eine andere als unsere Realität auszumalen, Was-wäre-wenn-Fragen zu stellen, neue Gesellschaftsformen zu denken und Konflikte ohne Gewalt zu lösen? Diverse aktuelle gesellschaftliche und politische Anlässe haben dazu geführt, dass wir genau diesen Themen unsere diesjährigen Schwerpunkte widmen: Alternate History und Pazifismus in der SF, die von Autor*innen wie Judith Vogt, Guido Sprenger oder Maurice Schuhmann beleuchtet werden. Zudem finden Gedanken und Erinnerungen an den wohl prägendsten deutschsprachigen SF-Autor, Herbert W. Franke, der im Juni 202...
Eric Draven has returned from the dead, driven only by hate and the need to wreak revenge on those who killed him and raped and then killed his beloved Shelly.
The USA TODAY bestseller—based on the new Star Trek TV series! “Fifteen years ago…you led us out of the darkness. You commanded the greatest rescue armada in history. Then...the unimaginable. What did that cost you? Your faith. Your faith in us. Your faith in yourself. Tell us, why did you leave Starfleet, Admiral?” Every end has a beginning…and this electrifying novel details the events leading into the new Star Trek TV series, introducing you to brand-new characters featured in the life of Jean-Luc Picard—widely considered to be one of the most popular and recognizable characters in all of science fiction.
The authoritative guide to cosplay written by a legend in the community, and packed with step-by-step advice and fascinating investigations into every aspect of the art. Cosplay—a portmanteau combining "costume" and "play"—has become one of the hottest trends in fandom . . . and Yaya Han is its shining superstar. In this guide to cosplaying, Han narrates her 20-year journey from newbie fan to entrepreneur with a household name in geekdom, revealing her self-taught methods for embodying a character and her experiences in the community. Each chapter is information-packed as she covers everything from the history of cosplay, to using nontraditional materials for costumes, to transforming your hobby into a career—all enhanced with expert advice. Illustrated throughout and easy to use, this practical manual also delights with fascinating stories from the past decades' global cosplay boom. It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in learning (or improving their skills in) the art of cosplay.
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Collecting Return of Wolverine #1-5. Hes back! After a long life of fighting the good fight, Wolverine succumbed to the inevitable. Logan was dead. But now, suddenly, hes alive! How? Why? And how has this chilling experience changed him? Wolverine awakens in a destroyed lab, his memories fragmented, his claws burning hot and his identity in doubt. What is the organization called Soteira, and what has its enigmatic leader Persephone done to Logan? Wolverine may be back, but as he throws himself headlong into the mysteries around him, he may not remain in the land of the living for long. A confrontation with his oldest allies looms, but the X-Men have learned much during their hunt for Wolverine. Can he handle the truth of what hes done? Now that Logan has risen, how far can he fall?
The kingdom of Ile-Rien is in peril, menaced by magical threats and court intrigue. As the weak King Roland, misled by treacherous companions, rules the country, only his ruthless mother, the Dowager Queen Ravenna, truly guards the safety of the realm. But now Urbain Grandier, the dark master of scientific sorcery, has arrived to plot against the throne and Kade, bastard sister of the king, has appeared unexpectedly at court. The illegitimate daughter of the old king and the Queen of Air and Darkness herself, Kade's true goals are cloaked in mystery. Is she in league with the wizard Grandier? Or is she laying claim to the throne? It falls to Thomas Boniface, Captain of the Queen's Guard and ...