mary shelley
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10 Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Books to Read Ahead of Their Upcoming Adaptations
Last year, Gizmodo took a look at Hollywood’s upcoming calendar and assembled a reading list of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books tapped for movie and TV adaptations—some of which, like The Changeling and The Fall of the House of Usher, have since been released. We’re still waiting for others (Dune: Part Two is soon, but Mickey…
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Poor Things and 22 Other Frankenstein Adaptations in Pop Culture
There’d be no science fiction without a 19-year-old Mary Shelley in 1816 writing the tale of a scientist who their undead creature to life. Ever since, her tale of creation has inspired adaptations that have propelled the evolution of genre in film, television, and even music. Yorgos Lanthimos’ darkly comedic Poor Things starring Emma Stone…
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Luna 2.0 Is Seeing Wild Price Swings Right Out the Starting Gate
Luna 2.0, a Frankenstein cryptocurrency resurrected after its predecessor crashed to near-worthlessness, is already looking pretty haggard out of the starting gate. And like Mary Shelley’s monster, there are signs of more misfortune in the near future.
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8 Classic Sci-Fi Books That Offer a Short but Provocative Read
We’re still in the middle of a pandemic and trying to stay socially distant, so it’s a great opportunity to spend time with a classic novel. That doesn’t mean you have to plow through War and Peace to feel like you’re getting some culture. Here are some famous (and lesser-known) quick-to-read stories that helped define…