Requiem is a compelling celebration of Robert A. Heinlein and his vision, containing many new and uncollected works by the Grand Master of science fiction.
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The extent of his influence is even greater than I knew, not just in science fiction but in society, especially space travel. He influenced the thinking and sometimes the career choice of many. He strongly influenced the 60's with Stranger in a Strange Land. I, like many was first introduced to him as a kid with red planet.
Then as a young adult read everything he wrote.
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After I got a kindle app on my phone, I re-read many of my favorites. I was astonished to realize how many of my attitudes had been influenced by him. However, at this time in my life I also realized how much more complex he and his ideas were than I originally saw. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The main problem is that it makes me want even more detail of him the man. Really enjoyed immensely reading the perspectives of the many writers and other professionals in this book who give tribute to the memory of Robert Heinlein.
As with so many others I grew up reading his work when I was still quite young nine, possibly eight up until my late teens and early 20s.
He, more than any other individual, helped to make me the person I am, to show me through "actions" not just words a moral, respectful code of behaviour. I unfortunately never had the opportunity to meet him when he lived, but I feel this bok might give one a very accurate picture of the man he was.
Truly an excellent compilation of anecdotes and transcripts, I recommend this work to any other who grew up on his work, but was never privileged to meet him.
Requiem: New Collected Works and Tributes to the Grand Master
One person found this helpful. Do you love Heinlein? You will love this book. Because I grew up with this author,I will read anything I can get my hands on by him. I discovered Heinlein while I was in elementary school. I have read and reread anything by Heinlein since that time.
This book was one more chance to read something by the Grand Master of scifi. Great stuff by Heinlein, and wonderful tributes to him. I bought it for pleasure, but I'll use it for research. A must for any Heinlein fan. Since I've always loved the writings of Robert Heinlein of course I love it.
Certainly not the place for a first introduction to his writing but more a place to savor the last drops of a bottle of fine wine. Some of the tributes get a bit tiring but the worst RAH would ever write is far better than most people's best. As a life-long reader of Heinlein's work, I was anxious to read the stories that hadn't been collected elsewhere. See all 28 reviews. Most recent customer reviews. Published 1 year ago. Published on March 3, Published on July 8, Published on January 25, Published on July 3, Published on February 24, What other items do customers buy after viewing this item?
There's a problem loading this menu right now. Get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Anyway, the personal stories were worth the price of admission in my book. I dont think anything really means more in getting a sense of a person - short of actually talking to them - than hearing a bunch of rambling goodbyes from people who loved the decedent.
All in all this is a must read for fans of RAH - you may just want to save it for last. View all 4 comments. Aug 10, Jeff Yoak rated it it was amazing Shelves: This tear-jerker surrounds the Harriman, the well-known future history character whose company opened up travel to the moon, and his desire to finally, personally visit the moon as an old man. Harriman's single-minded ambition to get to the moon is detailed in other, longer stories. The responsibilities of running the company that makes it possible keep him from traveling there personally. His life's work and ambition can't be complete without a personal visit, which circumstances still make all This tear-jerker surrounds the Harriman, the well-known future history character whose company opened up travel to the moon, and his desire to finally, personally visit the moon as an old man.
His life's work and ambition can't be complete without a personal visit, which circumstances still make all but impossible. This short story shows him applying the indomitable effort required to open moon travel generally applied to the end of his personal ambition. Nov 21, Durval Menezes rated it liked it. Basically a collection of short texts, many of them non-fiction -- most are interesting, but if you are after Heinlein's wondrous tales, you might want to pass.
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Feb 22, Aries rated it really liked it Shelves: Heinlein was the pre-eminent science fiction writ Requiem is a compelling celebration of Robert A. Jun 07, Jack rated it really liked it. I wish, like my friend, Chuck Coffin, I could have met him. I think he'd have been an interesting man in a curmudgeonly way. Those that did know him, seemed to worship him, as some of these stories will attest.
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Most of the stuff in this book is pretty interesting, but a few are a bit over-the-top, such as Robinson's "rah-Rah-RAH! Still, it's a fitting memorial to one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. The final volume of this 46 volume set, and rightly so. In addition to the original tributes originally included, there are a number of essays submitted some 15 years later, largely by military and scientific personnel, clarifying Heinlein's continuing influence on them and their respective work communities. Mar 28, Ed rated it really liked it Shelves: Jul 30, Aimee rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Requiem is a jewel for readers of Heinlein.
The eulogies demonstrate what a tremendous impact Heinlein had on the world of science fiction as a writer, and his impact on the men and women who create our technology and drive us towards the stars today. Sep 09, Matt Piechocinski rated it really liked it. Great eulogy and fitting endcap to a true legend, and grandmaster. The shorts, I felt, also showed the versitility of Heinlein as a writer The Master Where to begin? This book was a fascinating insight into the effect he had on these other writers. A treasure trove of ideas.
May 04, Susan rated it liked it. Honestly I skipped the last tribute to.. Apr 13, Ray Charbonneau rated it liked it Shelves: I seem to be rereading a bit here. This on has some reprinted Heinlein, some speeches, and some tributes. It's a mishmash, but necessary for completists. I read this book years ago and loved it and other sci-fi books by Robert so I am reading it again. Jul 07, Richard Estep rated it really liked it.
A fitting tribute to the grand master of science fiction. Truly one of a kind, and still sorely missed. I registered a book at BookCrossing.
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Mar 08, Charity rated it it was amazing. It is a collection of speeches that really let you see into who Heinlein was. Jun 20, Raymond Spitzer rated it it was amazing. I couldn't put this book down! As Heinlein fan I was fascinated by everything in it.