The Day of the Triffids (first published in 1951) is my favourite science fiction novel. The first chapter is so eerie and gory, that confusion and chaos cause by everyone trying to simultaneously work out what has happened. If it weren’t for this novel, other books and films would not have been as they are.… Continue reading The Day of the Triffids
Category: Science Fiction
Weeping Angels
The finest of the Doctor Who imaginings in my opinion and by far the most terrifying by the very talented Steven Moffat. Having been drawn towards sculptures in cemeteries, guarding your lost loved ones. I adore this sinister twist, the predator that feeds off your potential energy by sending you back in time to a… Continue reading Weeping Angels
The War of The Worlds
The War of the Worlds by H.G.Wells (first published in 1897) is amongst my favourite science fiction novels. Having seen the film starring Tom Cruise (which I actually quite like, although I realise it is frowned upon!) I was careful to paint this image based on my interpretations from descriptions in the book and my… Continue reading The War of The Worlds