#Battlefield Earth L. Ron Hubbard

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

MAN, MANKIND, HUMANITY -- THE ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE YEAR 3000.

NOTE: Visually, it's just a tad bit derivative of the "John Carter" books, but still a very impressive piece nonetheless.

OVERVIEW: "In 1982, L. Ron Hubbard commissioned artist Frank Frazetta to capture the spirit of "Battlefield Earth" on canvas. Frazetta’s painting, depicting the epic struggle between the human and alien races, now graces the cover of the latest edition of the bestselling science fiction novel."

-- GALAXY PRESS (Publisher of the fiction works of L. Ron Hubbard)

In memoriam -- Frank Frazetta (February 9, 1928 – May 10, 2010), another legend lost. HAIL!!

Sources: http://capnscomics.blogspot.com/2017/07/battlefield-earth-by-frank-frazetta.html & Galaxy Press.

[thatfantasylovingdork]

The virgin John Travolta:

The chad cosplayer:

[giveamadeuschohisownmovie]

To this day, one of my favorite “bad movie” moments is from Battlefield Earth in which it’s revealed that the aliens want gold but never knew about Fort Knox. Keep in mind, this was apparently long after the aliens conquered Earth. The aliens also have the technology to teach humans their language, but never realized they could teach humans their language so they can ask where they can find gold.

Genius, brilliant, amazing writing.

[head-vampire]

“Insurrection” (1984)

From L. Ron Hubbard’s Battlefield Earth

Art by Josh Kirby

Source

[jrkinnard]

[lasersquid]

my sitting with an uncomfortable observation¹ today was interrupted by an even more uncomfortable observation².

¹the uncanny valley is a speciation tool

²animorphs are just l ron hubbard's mission: earth series

[ladyboarder9669]

A Novel Gift Idea: Battlefield Earth

A Novel Gift Idea: Battlefield Earth

I want to share a novel that would make a great gift: Battlefield Earth. This sci-fi classic is often ranked with Dune, the Foundation trilogy, and Enders Game. Some reviews also compare it to Lord of Rings in terms of epic adventure. Giving books promotes a quality lifestyle. Reading is important to people. While science fiction may be an acquired taste, people enjoy a great story no matter the…

[theconstitutionisgayculture]

...what the heck is Battlefield Earth?

...I'm beginning to suspect you and I have different movie tastes.

ARE WE SERIOUSLY LIVING IN A TIME WHEN EVERYONE DOESN'T KNOW INFAMOUSLY BAD SCI FI MOVIE ADAPTATION OF L RON HUBBARDS CLASSIC NOVEL BATTLEFIELD EARTH, BATTLEFIELD EARTH????

DOES NO ONE REMEMBER THE NOSTALGIA CRITICS 100TH EPISODE REVIEW?

DID NO ONE WATCH RED LETTER MEDIA'S HALF IN THE BAG EPISODE 83???? okay well i didn't watch that one either

DID PEOPLE LEARN WHAT A DUTCH ANGLE WAS SOME OTHER WAY????

WHAT THE FUCK?

[merlinaknight]

I finally saw Battlefield Earth.

Considering my below-ground expectations, I actually enjoyed watching it. If you toss aside the fact it's based on L. Ron Hubbard's novel that serves as a blueprint for the foundation of Scientology, you can have fun watching such a garbage movie. Because it is badly done, yes. But taken at face value, they're two entertaining hours. That's it. I only saw it for Barry Pepper and it served its purpose. Written off the list, I can move on to the next one.

[jlkendall33]

SUMMER - 1988 - JAMES KENDALL

My name is James Kendall, most people call me Jim, and I was born in Meade County, Kentucky on August 2, 1940. I have one brother that is three years younger. My family has lived in this section of Kentucky since the Revolutionary War. With travel being restricted in this area until after the nineteen hundreds, I am kin in some manner to most people in my county.

I have been married three times and have what is now popularly called an extended family. Children, stepchildren, grandchildren of all ages, children younger than their nieces and nephews, instead of an extended family it should be called a nightmare for a genealogist. Perhaps I should not complain too loudly, that may be what keeps me young in thought.

I enjoy travel, the new places and people that you can meet. Somewhere out there just might be the most beautiful scene or the most delightful person that you may ever meet. It would be a shame for that to never happen. Some of the most interesting people that I have ever seen are the very young and the extremely old, the young still have not had their imagination suppressed and the old are extremely versed in the experience of what will work in life.

My mother had a positive influence on my education, she had only an eighth grade schooling, and felt that for me and my brother to amount to anything, we should have a good education. I think that to some of my relatives, it is still debatable whether it succeeded or not in my case. I have attended Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Kentucky and the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky.

Some of my earliest memories are of my mother reading stories to me of places that were so very different from the way that we lived. I could read at the age of three and I feel that my mother reading to me and her encouragement was responsible for my reading at such an early age. I started to school much younger than most children. When I was six, the age that most children start to school, I was in the third grade.

Literature has been an important aspect of my life. I enjoy any form of well written fiction. I have written short stories and poetry every since I was a young child but my writing never had the polish and professionalism that I wanted it to have. I had a creative writing course in college, but the only thing that I felt that I got from it was that people do not talk in perfect English and form that school teaches.

I am interested in any form of new technology. Computers and satellite receiver equipment are two areas that I am involved in. I have some very strong feelings about these two forms of communication being the soap box in the park for the twentieth century and any effort to stifle these forms of communication is a dart spot on our Constitution. With interests in these areas, naturally science fiction would be one of my favorite forms of reading. Two of my favorite authors are Robert A Heinlein and L. Ron Hubbard.  I think that Battlefield Earth by Hubbard is one of the most interesting and powerfully written science fiction books that I have ever read.

Another author that I greatly admire is a native of Kentucky, Jessie Stewart. I feel that his writings of his beloved state has helped people in other areas understand the people of Kentucky. To me he has a very descriptive method that paints a picture of his characters, as clearly as an oil painting by a master artist.  He is perhaps the one author that I would like to be able to duplicate in style. When I finish this course, if I could write with one tenth the clarity that Jessie Stewart did, I would be satisfied.

There are so many stories and tales in my mind that are waiting to be written, that at times I feel that they rule my life. I don’t feel that it would be a justice to the stories to write them in a form that would not be the best of my abilities.

Perhaps it is as Jessie Stewart once said of short stories, “in the future, short stories will be only for yourself and your family. There will not be a market for the general public”. If this were to be so, I still would like for my stories to be as well polished and professional as it possible for me to create.

I would like to be able to stir the emotions in people who would read my stories, if something that I write is funny, make them happy, if it is sad, make them cry, or any of the emotions between the two I would like to be able to have my writing read and like I said about Jessie Stewart, be able to say that I had painted a portrait with words. I  live in a very beautiful valley in the country and sometimes early in the morning the day breaks with such beauty that you can almost smell and taste the day come alive. I would like to be able to convey that taste and smell into written word.  This has not been an easy task for me. Of all of the things that I know and write about, Jim Kendall is on the bottom of the list

-written by James "Jim" Kendall

summer of 1988

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"FOR 1,000 YEARS MAN BECAME AN ENDANGERED SPECIES..."

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on Frank Frazetta's artwork for the cover of the original "Battlefield Earth" (1982) novel, written by L. Ron Hubbard, turned into an 80s-style movie poster, c. 2023. Poster design by "Alko96" (via Reddit).

Resolution at 1004x1568 & 878x1332.

Sources: www.reddit.com/r/MoviePosterPorn/comments/12k48rt & Galaxy Press.

[markwatsonsbooks]

If you liked Dune, you'll love Battlefield Earth.

Battlefield Earth is one of my all-time favorite sci-fi classics.

It's an epic sci-fi adventure. Earth has been dominated for a thousand years by an alien invader—and Man is an endangered species.

From the handful of surviving humans a courageous leader emerges, Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, who challenges the invincible might of the ruthless Psychlo empire in a battle of epic scale, danger and intrigue—with the fate of Earth and the universe in the balance.

These authors love it too: “Masterpiece of popular adventure sci-fi.”—Brandon Sanderson “Brilliant.”—Hugh Howey “Science-fiction tour de force.”—Douglas E. Richards “A masterpiece.”—Robert A. Heinlein

Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 by L. Ron Hubbard: https://amzn.to/3PSXiw5 on @amazon

[fmp2lh-f]

Scientology

As I delve into my project exploring temples, diversity, and cultural heritage, I am intrigued by the intersection of religion and popular culture, exemplified by the controversial religion of Scientology and its connection to the science fiction novel "Battlefield Earth." Developed by L. Ron Hubbard in the mid-20th century, Scientology has garnered attention for its unique belief system, which combines elements of self-help psychology, Eastern spirituality, and science fiction-inspired cosmology. "Battlefield Earth," a science fiction epic penned by Hubbard, serves as one of the seminal works of Scientology literature, exploring themes of alien invasion, survival, and human resilience in a dystopian future.

The link between Scientology and "Battlefield Earth" offers an intriguing lens through which to examine the interplay between religion, literature, and popular culture. Hubbard's vision of a futuristic world embroiled in conflict and conquest reflects the creative imagination and philosophical underpinnings of Scientology, inviting readers to ponder existential questions and explore the depths of human potential. Moreover, the controversial nature of Scientology and the polarizing reception of "Battlefield Earth" underscore the complexities of belief, identity, and cultural expression in contemporary society.

Incorporating elements of Scientology and "Battlefield Earth" into my project allows me to explore the diverse tapestry of religious beliefs, cultural narratives, and creative expressions that shape our understanding of the world. By examining the influence of popular culture on religious movements and vice versa, I aim to foster dialogue and critical inquiry into the role of storytelling, mythmaking, and imagination in shaping our collective consciousness and cultural heritage.

[head-vampire]

“Death of a Tolnep” (1982)

From L. Ron Hubbard’s Battlefield Earth

Art by Joe Spencer

Source

[booksofdelight]

Battlefield Earth: Book Review

Read our review for Battlefield Earth by L. Ron Hubbard!

Today, we will be reviewing the epic sci-fi novel Battlefield Earth by L. Ron Hubbard. Keep reading to find out what we thought of the novel and if you should read it next! Battlefield Earth Summary Jonnie Goodboy Tyler decided to leave his tribe that lives in the ruins of the Rocky Mountains and explore the lowlands. Jonnie is depressed by the death of his father and the sickly adults in the…