Robert J. Sawyer: Planet of the Apes (and much, much more!)

"If you could write – and consume – only one of these genres of science fiction, what would you pick? Space opera. Post-Apocalyptic. Or Cyberpunk?" This is the diabolical question that Mark poses to Joe and their guest, renowned Canadian science fiction writer, Robert J. Sawyer.  Everyone has an answer and it connects with the piece of art that Rob has chosen to talk about – the 1968 science fiction classic, Planet of the Apes. For Rob, the film (and book it was based upon) shows how science fiction can tackle the most pressing and important issues of the day. In the case of Planet of the Apes: race relations and nuclear war. Mark, Joe and Rob have an engaged and engaging conversation about Planet of the Apes, science fiction in general, and Rob's career in particular.  Fans won't want to miss this conversation! For more information, check out the show notes for this episode.  Re-Creative is produced by Donovan Street Press Inc. in association with MonkeyJoy Press.  Contact us at joemahoney@donovanstreetpress.com