Stanislaw Lem doodle on Google

[darrenb]

Well if I could just say it, what would be the point of Lem writing a whole book on it?

[Spacecadet]

What was the point I've been missing?

WHS

[gingerjedi]

Stanislaw Lem was one of the greatest science-fiction writers ever. Solaris is one of the greatest science-fiction books ever, though most people will miss the point. The Tarkovsky film is too slow and turgid. The Clooney film is OK, though misses the point.

What was the point I've been missing?

[darrenb]

Stanislaw Lem was one of the greatest science-fiction writers ever. Solaris is one of the greatest science-fiction books ever, though most people will miss the point. The Tarkovsky film is too slow and turgid. The Clooney film is OK, though misses the point.

[Spacecadet]

The Hollywood one, which wasn't too bad as these things go.
Will see of the Tarkovsky one can be got on DVD, but I doubt it.

I've got both versions.
I quite like the Clooney version, but then I also like Lynch's version of Dune

Not actually got round to watching the russian version yet

[OwlHoot]

Tarkovsky version or the lame Clooney one?

I checked my Solaris DVD the other day, the Tarkovsy version, and the case was empty!

Some rotter must have nicked it, or I forgot to put it back one night while pissed.

It would have to be one of the most expensive DVDs I've ever bought, over £25!

[Lockhouse]

I've read them all. Some of them can be a bit turgid but I can highly recommend Fiasco. Very clever. Solaris is not bad.

When I eventually get some grandchildren I will also add The Cyberiad to their bedtime reading list.

[Cliphead]

I read these collections of short stories years ago, very entertaining;

Tales of Pirx the Pilot and More Tales of Pirx the Pilot.

I recently read Return from the Stars, worth a read.

[sasguru]

If they're as tedious as that doodle, I think I'll give 'em a miss.

Why would they be?

[sasguru]

I've read a few of his works and find them to be pretty good.

Just ordered this one to start off with:

Fiasco: Amazon.co.uk: Stanislaw Lem: Books

[NotAllThere]

I've read a few of his works and find them to be pretty good.

[sasguru]

The Hollywood one, which wasn't too bad as these things go.
Will see of the Tarkovsky one can be got on DVD, but I doubt it.

[AlfredJPruffock]

Have watched Solaris but not read any of his stuff? any good?

Aye SG - did you watch the (orignal) Russian or the Hollyood version of Solaris ?

Anyway yes he is worth a read - The Futurological Congress I recall being pretty good.

[stek]

Have watched Solaris but not read any of his stuff? any good?

Tarkovsky version or the lame Clooney one?

[sasguru]

Have watched Solaris but not read any of his stuff? any good?