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Reviews of Heinlein’s writings

So Where Did You Get Your Ideas, Mr. Heinlein?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Thinker

Heinlein Society This is copyrighted material and may not be copied or reproduced in any form, including on other websites, without permission of the copyright holder. So Where Did You Get Your Ideas, Mr. Heinlein? A Review of Robert Heinlein’s … Continue reading →

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The Martian Named Smith: Book Review

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Thinker

Heinlein Society – Scholastic/Academic articles The Martian Named Smith: Book Review This is copyrighted material and may not be copied or reproduced in any form, including on other websites, without permission of the copyright holder. The Martian Named Smith: Book … Continue reading →

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THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Thinker

Considered by some to be one of the more confusing of Heinlein’s works, the novel THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST was written late in his career. It begins with the fastest falling in love sequence since ROMEO AND JULIET and … Continue reading →

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My Virginia Edition Arrived!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Deb Houdek Rule

My Virginia Edition of the Complete Works of Robert A. Heinlein arrived and has a new home on shelves in my office! My goodness… with as many things having to do with Heinlein and his legacy I’ve been involved in … Continue reading →

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Chicago-sf.org Double Star Book Discussion

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Deb Houdek Rule

Chicago-sf.org will be having a book discussion of Double Star by Robert Heinlein September 15, 2012 at 2pm in the Oak Park Public Library. “One minute, down and out actor Lorenzo Smythe was — as usual — in a bar, … Continue reading →

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Prophets of Science Fiction: Reviewed by Lars Hedbor

Posted on March 8, 2012 by lhedbor

I really enjoyed the show – it reminded me what a powerful influence Heinlein has been in so many aspects of my personal life, as well as in the lives of all Americans – and beyond. The live actor recreations … Continue reading →

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Prophets of Science Fiction: Reviewed by “Thinker”

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Thinker

I have mixed feelings about the RAH presentation.  It was very well done and had  excellent actors, visuals, graphics, references, commentary, etc. But, I came away from watching the program somewhat disappointed. I’m glad they stayed away from critical views … Continue reading →

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Prophets of Science Fiction – About the Production

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Deb Houdek Rule

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 the Science Channel program Prophets of Science Fiction will run its episode focusing on Heinlein. In August of 2011, the producers of the Discovery Science Channel’s series Prophets of Science Fiction contacted The Heinlein Society with … Continue reading →

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Review of the Heinlein Biography: Learning Curve

Posted on August 12, 2011 by The Heinlein Society

Hugo-nominated, winner of the Locus award, biography of Robert Heinlein by William H. Patterson, Jr. Review of Robert A. Heinlein: In Dialogue with His Century: Vol. 1: Learning Curve: 1907-1948 by Robert James, Ph.D. Continue reading →

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Robert Heinlein: Murder Suspect

Posted on March 30, 2004 by Deb Houdek Rule

In his 1942 novel Rocket to the Morgue, Anthony Boucher captured this moment in science fiction history and preserved it by using his friends and fellow members of the Mañana Literary Society as the suspects in a murder mystery. Continue reading →

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All You Zombies: Reviewed by David Wright

Posted on March 28, 2004 by The Heinlein Society

“All You Zombies” by Robert A. Heinlein Reviewed by David Wright ©2004 This short time travel story of Heinlein’s appeared some 18 years later than “By His Bootstraps” with which it bears much in common. It is considered by many … Continue reading →

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The Long Watch

Posted on March 26, 2004 by The Heinlein Society

The Long Watch: Johnny’s On the Spot! by David M. Silver©1997 “The Long Watch” is a short story first published in American Legion Magazine (December 1949), in a “heavily edited” form, later republished in original form in the collections The … Continue reading →

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Voyage to a Thousand Cares

Posted on February 22, 2004 by The Heinlein Society

Voyage to a Thousand Cares: Background on Slavery in Citizen of the Galaxy by David M. Silver ©2004 Voyage to a Thousand Cares: Master’s Mate Lawrence with the Africa Squadron, 1844-1846 by C. Herbert Gilliland One of the more intriguing … Continue reading →

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A Martian Named Smith: Book Review

Posted on February 21, 2004 by The Heinlein Society

The Martian Named Smith: Book Review by Jane Davitt: There are as many opinions about Robert Heinlein’s ‘Stranger In A Strange Land’ as there are words in the book – and it’s quite a long book. However, most of the opinions have one thing in common and that is the labeling of the book as ‘science fiction’ with all critical judgments being circumscribed by the parameters of this sub set of fiction. William Patterson and Andrew Thornton have decided to take a less trodden path and in so doing have given us a fresh perspective on a book, four decades old, that is still capable of producing controversy and muddled thinking amongst readers and reviewers. Continue reading →

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Coventry: Reviewed

Posted on January 15, 2004 by The Heinlein Society

Coventry: Reviewed by David M. Silver ©2001 “Coventry” is an oft-ignored short story in The Future History Series chronologically and conceptually taking place between the novelette “If This Goes On . . .” (ASF, Feb-Mar 1940, rewritten and expanded for … Continue reading →

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Citizen of the Galaxy – Review

Posted on November 2, 2003 by The Heinlein Society

Review by Alan Milner: Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons as a so-called juvenile novel, Citizen of the Galaxy appeared in 1957, at the height of the civil rights movement. Originally entitled The Chain and the Stars, the author cut it heavily before submission to Scribner’s, intending it for a juvenile audience although it encompassed adult matter. He also cut and slanted a serialized version intended for adults that appeared from September to December the same year in the magazine Astounding Science Fiction. Continue reading →

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