Can you recommend some Gambian science fiction works?

Since Gambian science fiction is not as well - known as other mainstream sci - fi, it might incorporate unique cultural elements of Gambia. For example, it could draw on local folklore and traditions and blend them with futuristic concepts.

I'm not sure specifically which '80' you mean here. If it's about works from the 1980s, 'Blade Runner' is a classic. It has a very unique vision of a future Los Angeles and explores themes of artificial intelligence and what it means to be alive.

Edgar Allan Poe also dabbled in what could be considered early science fiction in the 1800s. His stories often had elements of the macabre combined with scientific or technological concepts. For example, 'The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall' which involved a journey to the moon in a rather unique and early take on space travel stories.

Sure. 'The Martian' is a great one. It tells the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive. It's full of scientific details and exciting plot twists.

Well, 'A Sound of Thunder' by Bradbury as well. It's a micro - fiction that delves into the concept of time travel and how small changes in the past can have huge consequences in the present. It shows Bradbury's amazing ability to pack a big idea into a short story.

One great work is 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons. It has a complex and extreme universe with different species and a strange, time - bending plot. Another is 'Altered Carbon' which explores extreme concepts of body - swapping and digital immortality. Also, 'The Three - Body Problem' by Liu Cixin has extreme scenarios related to alien contact and the potential destruction of Earth due to scientific revelations.

There's also 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer. While not strictly a typical hothouse in the traditional sense, the area known as Area X has an ecosystem that is both beautiful and terrifying, with strange mutations and a sense of a world gone wild in a way that has elements of hothouse science fiction.

Some Norwegian science fiction delves into environmental themes. For example, there are works that envision a future where Norway's natural landscapes are affected by extreme climate change. These stories use science - fictional elements to raise awareness about environmental issues in a very Norwegian context. They might include things like how rising sea levels impact the fjords or how changes in temperature affect the Arctic regions of Norway.

It's a bit difficult to point out pure 'Plato science fiction' works. However, Ursula K. Le Guin's 'The Dispossessed' has some elements that could be related. It explores different social structures and the concept of an ideal society. The story looks at how a society without a hierarchical structure functions and compares it with more traditional, hierarchical ones. This exploration of different social models is somewhat in line with Plato's thinking about different forms of governance and the nature of the ideal state.

I'm not specifically familiar with Marabout science fiction works. But you could try looking for them in local libraries or specialized bookstores. They might have a catalogue or section dedicated to Marabout publications which could include their science - fiction offerings.