Tag: A.E. van Vogt

The literary roots of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986)

Jesse Willis

“‘It was history, honorable Mr. Smith, our knowledge of history that defeated him,’ said the Japanese archaeologist, reverting to the ancient politeness of his race.” -A.E. van Vogt’s Black Destroyer (Astounding Science Fiction, July 1939) Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) takes… Read moreThe literary roots of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986)

Protecting Project Pulp: Letter From The Stars by A.E. van Vogt

Jesse Willis

This short epistolary Science Fiction story, Letter From The Stars (aka Dear Pen Pal), is about a foolish person who writes to an alien criminal. Like many episodes of PPP lately it is straight-up pulpy fun, but with a twist…. Read moreProtecting Project Pulp: Letter From The Stars by A.E. van Vogt