Stranger in a Strange Land Resources
Websites
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Don't be a Stranger. (Yeah, we went there.) This site has a comprehensive bibliography of Heinlein's works, FAQs, and a great section of audio files and other bits of multimedia.
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This charitable website is dedicated in Heinlein's memory. And really, we're not surprised he had such an impact on so many people.
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Feel like you read a different story than the one we talk about on Shmoop? It's possible that you did. Check out this excellent essay comparing the different versions of Stranger in a Strange Land and learn the nitty-gritty details.
Historical Documents
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This obituary points out that "Mr. Heinlein's fictional writings repeatedly anticipated scientific and technical advances." So basically, he was a psychic genius.
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Kurt Vonnegut: ever heard of him? Well, now you can read what he has to say about Stranger in a Strange Land. And you thought Shmoop was a literary authority…
Video
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This video montage has some awesome photos and great biographical nuggets about the man.
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Really want to get intellectual about it? Check out this lecture by Heinlein's biographer, William H. Patterson.
Audio
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Here you'll find a series of brief audio clips in which Heinlein speaks on different topics, from Apollo 11 to Stranger in a Strange Land. Our favorite quote: "I'd have people 'offer' to explain Stranger in a Strange Land to me." Shmoop wasn't one of those people, we promise.
Images
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Where did he get those eyes?
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This cover art kind of makes us want to join The Church of All Worlds. Creepy.
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Extra points if you recognize the statue on the cover.