The Avram Davidson Universe
This is a podcast dedicated to the life work and impact of award-winning author, Avram Davidson. In each episode, we perform a reading and discussion of his works with a special guest. Join the fan club at www.avramdavidson.com. Avram Davidson (1923–1993) was a writer of fantasy, science fiction, and crime fiction. Davidson was born in Yonkers, NY and and served in the Navy during World War II. His life work includes 19 novels and over 200 short stories, all of which have been widely recognized for their wit and originality. Davidson’s works have won awards in three genres: an Edgar Award for mystery, a Hugo Award for science fiction, and three World Fantasy Awards.
The Avram Davidson Universe
Adventures in Unhistory: Where Did Sinbad Sail?
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Seth Davis
A polished, front-to-back performance by David Pickering of Avram Davidson’s masterwork on Sinbad: a lyrical, scholarly, and funny voyage that charts the blurred edge where sailors’ yarns become maps.
• From Baghdad to Basra and out across monsoon routes
• Kabil/Kasil and the “drums” of hollow rocks; giants with barge-long ears
• Diamond valleys, sea-horses, and why travelers fib (beautifully)
• Roc feathers, Raphia palms, and the spoor of real geography inside fable
• How “Serendip” gave us serendipity
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