It is called "OUT OF THIS WORLD" and it is rather good, although quite a lot of the exhibits refer back very closely to this world: in particular there is strong theme of urbanism and the building of future cities.
One of the many authors that are featured in the exhibition is China Mieville, who has written a number of intriguing books on the future of cities and society.
I also made a few new discoveries, such as George Turner's "The Sea and Summer" which looks to be particularly interesting...
There's a good mix of material, including books, comics, artefacts, cultural 'stuff' such as a Tardis to please the Dr. Who fans, of which I am not one...
Was thinking about my own Science Fiction experiences: when I was younger I certainly read a lot: Isaac Asimov, Dune, Ringworld, Iain Banks' Culture novels (I remember reading 'Consider Phlebas' while on the bus heading for one of my first teaching jobs on the edge of Sheffield...)
A good review, with some images on the FORBIDDEN PLANET website, and another by the TELEGRAPH.
You can also CREATE A POSTCARD on the website....
There's a BLOG which provides more background on the development of the exhibition...
And if you're there for the exhibition, you may as well go up a flight of steps and visit the exhibition on the CENSUS, which includes an excellent
If you're catching a train from Euston, St. Pancras or King's Cross and have a while, go and see this exhibition...
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