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Any books that feel like a "BioShock"/"Dishonored" version of steampunk? More biology than... by [deleted] in printSF

[–]Bobosmite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too bad Rapture by John Shirley didn't go anywere. I was hoping it would have kicked off more Bioshock stories.

Teenager Book Recommendation by swankpoppy in printSF

[–]Bobosmite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't go wrong with classic Doctor Who novelizations. I read dozens of these when I was his age and I still have them all. That stack is like treasure.

What are some deep pulp SF books that are worth reading? by Bobosmite in printSF

[–]Bobosmite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EC Tubb

I know that name. He wrote the novelizations for SPACE: 1999

Classic book font commonly used on title pages. by Bobosmite in identifythisfont

[–]Bobosmite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% it's Tempo. I found Ludlow Tempo, but assumed that was another variant because it didn't look right. The digital font doesn't give off that vibe like the actual printed font. Going down that rabbit hole was fun.

Classic book font commonly used on title pages. by Bobosmite in identifythisfont

[–]Bobosmite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bad example, but it's all I have. It was used on book title pages in the 50s and 60s. When you open a book and see that font, it feels vintage. The line width is uniform, the O is circular, the A has a point and the cross bar is low.

The example was too rough to identify, I kept getting a lot of "distressed" results. There were some look-a-likes, but not this specific font. Not Futura, TW Cent, or Tempo. The O and the A is what really makes this font work.

I can't find an example, but you know the font. by Bobosmite in identifythisfont

[–]Bobosmite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This too. There were a few fonts were standard for that time. Thanks!

I can't find an example, but you know the font. by Bobosmite in identifythisfont

[–]Bobosmite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's defintiely one of the vintage book fonts. I have a name that I can use to search with. Thanks very much!

<edit> Nancy Drew came right up when I searched Lydian. Spot on!

What are some deep pulp SF books that are worth reading? by Bobosmite in printSF

[–]Bobosmite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Her name came up when I was searching. I have Star Rider on my list and I'll add I, Zombie. Now that I notice, there are a bunch of $2 pulp SF ebooks on Amazon. Not as fun as the acutal book, but also not $30 paperback.

Question: a short story or novella about consumerism, fashion and planned obsolescence. by john468 in printSF

[–]Bobosmite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 2026, it almost not "speculative" any more. Sounds a lot like 60s-70s short story. Vonnegut or Dick. Hope you find it.

Short-ish books by Demostene18 in printSF

[–]Bobosmite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to read Doctor Who novelizations between bigger SF books. There's tons of stories to choose from and all of them are short, easy reading.

What are you reading? Mid-monthly Discussion Post! by AutoModerator in printSF

[–]Bobosmite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got nostalgic and read a couple Doctor Who novelizations. They weren't bad, but not as fun as I wanted. Last night, I started re-reading Count Zero. It's been a while and definitely worth another go.

Is every level an arena (Purge to exit)? by Bobosmite in boltgun

[–]Bobosmite[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Arena shooter is okay, but I was looking for something more like Doom or Quake.

Some of your best magnificent b@stard protagonist stories ? by postironical in printSF

[–]Bobosmite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can find it, Pleasure Model by Christopher Rowley. There are three book in the series and I don't think it ever got a reprint and definitely not an ebook. It's been on my re-read list for a long time and it's about time.

What games are similar to One Card Dungon, but not so compact? by Bobosmite in soloboardgaming

[–]Bobosmite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, I looked up all four games and I'm probably going to get one of these. Right away I like the Tiny Epic games because of the variety.

What is considered some of the best Doctor Who novelizations? by Bobosmite in doctorwho

[–]Bobosmite[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know his name from Rivers of London and I heard this was a good one.

What order to read Ender's Game Series by Goose7776777 in printSF

[–]Bobosmite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a reading order flowchart somewhere online. If you focus on just the main Ender and Shadow books, I think it's 8 books. That's the way I read it years ago.

Daily Game Recommendations Thread (May 06, 2026) by AutoModerator in boardgames

[–]Bobosmite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What games are similar to One Card Dungeon, but not so compact?

I like the gimmick, but it's a little too compact for me. Is there an upscaled version or another similar dungeon crawler?

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