makercamp.com 10 Books You Pretend To Have Read (And Why You Should Really Read Them) Science fiction and fantasy offer a rich legacy of great books — but that abundant pile of reading material can also be daunting. So sometimes, it’s easier to fake it. We asked some of our favourite writers, and they told us the 10 books that everyone pretends to have read. From Asimov to Pynchon, science fiction contains some fantastic, ambitious works of genre fiction. Top image: Michael Whelan. 1) Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson Stephenson’s 1999 novel features World War II code-breakers and 1997 geeks in a complex, interlocking storyline. “It’s so long, and so dense. He adds, “So much information. 2) Dune by Frank Herbert The classic novel about a desert planet and the power of the Spice Melange. It’s hard to believe that people haven’t actually read this book — but Pat Cadigan, author of Synners, Dervish is Digital and many other books, says she believes a lot of people “probably think they have had the Dune experience from either the movie or the Syfy miniseries.”
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Forging This Beautifully Intricate Sword Is So Damn Impressive Video: Do you remember the Green Destiny sword from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I didn’t. But that damascus steel blade finished with jade is so damn gorgeous and stunningly detailed that, after seeing the guys at Baltimore Knife and Sword make it, I don’t think I’ll ever forget it again. The whole build process is so intensive. From how they alternate and stack different metals; to folding the metal on top of each other; to etching out the design, carving the jade and adding the finishing touches, it’s one of the most beautifully intricate swords they have ever made.
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