by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again. After the grumpiness of my last review, I’m pleased to say that 1969 has arrived and put me in a better frame of mind. I am determined that this new year will see me being more positive. Mind you, New Worlds seems determined at times to try … Continue reading [January 26, 1968] A New World Order New Worlds, February 1969
A school for young wizards: What could possibly go wrong! I wanted to like last year's City of Illusions, but the book fell flat. However, I saw the potential in Ursula K. Le Guin as a writer. Her ideas in the book were good, it was the execution that was lacking, so with her latest … Continue reading November 16, 1968 We contain multitudes (November 1968 Galactoscope)
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello. Testing, testing.. Anyone there? This feels a little like one of those lonely messages out on the ether, post-apocalypse. I was last here for the July 1968 issue, whose publication, if you remember, was at a time of turmoil…. And then nothing for nearly four months. Until now, … Continue reading [October 22, 1968] Hello Again! New Worlds, October & November 1968
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)
by Gideon Marcus Goodness, what a show! After eight days of the GOP and then the Democratic conventions, it was sure nice to go to a place where everyone was normal…at least, per our definition of normal. Baycon program. From Fanac Worldcon exploded in attendance last year, in part thanks to the influence of Star … Continue reading [September 4, 1968] Open your Golden Gate (Baycon: Worldcon 1968)
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! It’s been a while, but it’s good to be back. Something I suspect Editor Mike Moorcock has been saying too, because since I last wrote THINGS HAVE HAPPENED. Quick recap, then. You might remember that last issue I said that newsagents W. H. Smith and Sons, Britain’s … Continue reading [June 16, 1968] More Scandal! New Worlds, July 1968
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! Quick recap, then. You might remember that last time I said that I thought that New Worlds and its editor Mike Moorcock were pushing boundaries, although I did say that this was not new and actually has been going on for a while. Well, it now seems … Continue reading [March 26, 1968] Scandal! New Worlds, April 1968
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! And yes, I’m relieved that we have another monthly issue of New Worlds. As you may know publication has been a little erratic of late, but I’m pleased to see that we may be settling back into a monthly routine. That’s not to say that the magazine … Continue reading [February 24, 1968] Sex, Mind-Rape, Sitars and Fun Palaces New Worlds, March 1968
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! After a month or so, I’m back. It may be a little late, but a Happy 1968 to you. Here in England the trials and tribulations of New Worlds magazine continue. If you remember, reduced subscriptions led to editor Mike Moorcock making the decision to go bi-monthly … Continue reading [January 26, 1968] Jack Barron Returns!New Worlds, February 1968
by Victoria Silverwolf Welcome to the last of our three discussions about an anthology of original fantasy and science fiction that's drawing a lot of attention. Love it or hate it, or maybe a little of both, it's impossible to ignore. I showed you the full wraparound cover the the first time, and offered a … Continue reading [January 10, 1968] Saving the Best For Last (Dangerous Visions, Part Three)
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