Author: Joey Eschrich
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The Kalakala: An iconic 20th century vision of our maritime future
This piece begins with a historical overview of the Ferry M.V. Kalakala, a fascinating piece of living, floating retrofuturism from the U.S. Northwest. Then, we learn about creating a one-of-a-kind Kalakala sculpture with Rik Allen, a renowned glass artist and sculptor, and Ted Lagreid, who commissioned the sculpture. Introduction: Ted Lagreid Launched in 1935, the…
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Thinking big
Terre Haute Tribune-Star
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Ed Finn and Project Hieroglyph on PBS show Arizona Horizon
On June 9, 2015, Project Hieroglyph co-editor Ed Finn visited the Eight, Arizona PBS show Arizona Horizon to discuss Project Hieroglyph, science fiction, optimism for the future, and the trade paperback edition of Hieroglyph: Stories and Visions for a Better Future.
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Hieroglyph story “Man Who Sold the Moon” wins the Sturgeon Award
We’re delighted to congratulate Cory Doctorow on winning the 2015 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award for his short story “The Man Who Sold the Moon,” which originally appeared in Hieroglyph: Stories and Visions for a Better Future. The Sturgeon Award, established in 1987, celebrates the best short science fiction story of the year. It is given…
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Science Fiction story: I Am Mars
Head over to the Center for Science and the Imagination website to read an original science fiction short story, “I Am Mars,” written by Kraig Farkash, a writer based in Arizona. Kraig’s haunting story carries echoes of Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles and Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone, and was inspired by a November 2013 lecture, “Mars on…
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Hieroglyph’s Kathryn Cramer on North Country Public Radio
Hieroglyph co-editor Kathryn Cramer was interviewed last week by Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio, focusing on topics ranging from optimism in science fiction and what inspired her to become a SF writer and editor to futurism in the Adirondack region. Check out audio and text versions of the interview over at North Country Public…
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Hieroglyph’s Elizabeth Bear publishes Karen Memory, a steampunk Western
One of our talented Hieroglyph contributors, Elizabeth Bear, just published a new Old West steampunk novel, Karen Memory, with Tor Books on February 3. This book has it all. To wit: A bordello Mind-control technology A serial killer Electrocuting gloves Airships A Singer sewing machine mecha-suit A meticulously factual burning building scene Gunfights Political intrigue…
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Hieroglyph on WCAX-TV’s “Books over Breakfast”
Hieroglyph co-editor Kathryn Cramer appeared this morning on “Books over Breakfast,” a segment on Burlington, Vermont’s WCAX-TV. Check out the full segment: WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-
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A 3D Printed Moon Base: Science Fiction or Science Fact?
Jason Dunn, co-founder and CTO of Made In Space, responds to “The Man Who Sold the Moon” on Singularity Hub.
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Future perfect
Aeon Magazine