[March 10, 1969] Speed (April 1969 Fantastic)

by Victoria Silverwolf High Velocity Vehicles travelling very rapidly were in the news this month, both in a good way and in a bad way. On March 2, the French/British supersonic airplane Concorde made its first test flight in Toulouse, France.  At the controls was test pilot André Édouard Turcat. Up, up, and away! The … Continue reading [March 10, 1969] Speed (April 1969 Fantastic)

[December 16, 1968] Adventure and eulogies (December Galactoscope)

by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall Arthur Sellings Double Feature I was sad to read in last month’s Science Fiction Times of the death of Arthur Sellings at only 47. His is a name not well known enough outside of the UK. His story follows the standard pattern of many of the current crop of great SF … Continue reading [December 16, 1968] Adventure and eulogies (December Galactoscope)

[September 24, 1968] Reconstructing The Past (The Farthest Reaches & Worlds of Fantasy #1)

by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall Yesterday, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a huge celebration took place. International dignitaries attended, US Marines fired cannons, Local Choirs sang specially composed songs. What was all this in aid of? The beginning of one of the strangest architectural projects of our time. The reconstruction of London Bridge. An Abridged History … Continue reading [September 24, 1968] Reconstructing The Past (The Farthest Reaches & Worlds of Fantasy #1)

[July 20, 1968] Beloved Institutions (Orbit 3 and Famous Science Fiction #7)

by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall Last month marked the 20th anniversary of the founding of the UK’s National Health Service. There are many issues with it, patients often wait for hours to see a GP, doctors trained by the service are regularly leaving for better paid work overseas, and many of the hospitals taken over from … Continue reading [July 20, 1968] Beloved Institutions (Orbit 3 and Famous Science Fiction #7)

[January 22, 1967] The Return of the Cimmerian: Conan the Adventurer by Robert E. Howard

by Cora Buhlert 1967 is off to a cold and wet start here in West Germany, so it's the perfect opportunity to stay indoors and read. Thankfully, I have a plethora of magazines to keep me company. What is more, during my latest visit to my local import bookstore, the trusty spinner rack yielded not … Continue reading [January 22, 1967] The Return of the Cimmerian: Conan the Adventurer by Robert E. Howard

[December 8, 1966] Flesh and Blood (January 1967 Fantastic)

by Victoria Silverwolf Burning Curiosity It's probably just my morbid imagination, but it seems to me that the most intriguing, if horrifying, event in recent days was the demise of Doctor John Irving Bentley earlier this month. The elderly physician was reduced to a pile of ashes (except for part of one leg) in what … Continue reading [December 8, 1966] Flesh and Blood (January 1967 Fantastic)

[September 26, 1966] All that glitters: in praise of Cele Goldsmith Lalli

by John Boston Gone but not Forgotten SF editors come in highly assorted makes and models and evoke equally varied reactions. Some are revered as movers and shakers (though not always unanimously); a few are reviled as debasers of the field; some are barely noticed at all. A few have earned sympathetic respect for making … Continue reading [September 26, 1966] All that glitters: in praise of Cele Goldsmith Lalli

[February 12, 1966] Past?  Imperfect.  Future?  Tense. (March 1966 Fantastic)

by Victoria Silverwolf Straight From the Horse's Mouth The Noble Editor and my Esteemed Colleagues always do a fine job of informing our fellow Journeyers about what's happening on Earth and in outer space. There is one small piece of news, however, which seems to have escaped notice. The last episode of Mister Ed appeared … Continue reading [February 12, 1966] Past?  Imperfect.  Future?  Tense. (March 1966 Fantastic)

[January 22, 1966] Monks, Demi-Gods and Cat People: The Sword of Lankor by Howard L. Cory

by Cora Buhlert German Beats: Beat music is invading the West German single charts and getting steadily more popular, particularly among the young. In September, I reported about the launch of Beat-Club, a brand-new music TV program made right here in my hometown of Bremen. Since then, Beat-Club has become a must-watch among young West … Continue reading [January 22, 1966] Monks, Demi-Gods and Cat People: The Sword of Lankor by Howard L. Cory

[November 16, 1965] Crime and Punishment (January 1966 Worlds of Tomorrow)

by Victoria Silverwolf Breaking The Law On Stage An incident in the United Kingdom earlier this month caught my attention and made me think about the limitations on artistic expression. The play Saved by Edward Bond had its premiere on November 3rd at the Royal Court Theatre in London. What does this have to do … Continue reading [November 16, 1965] Crime and Punishment (January 1966 Worlds of Tomorrow)