[May 16, 1969] Strange Dreams (May Galactoscope)

[We've got another wonderful haul of books for you this month, many of which are well worth you're time.  Be sure to read on 'til the end—you'll definitely catch the reading bug!] By Mx Kris Vyas-Myall The Hieros Gamos of Sam and An Smith by Josephine Saxton Josephine Saxton is British author so, of course, … Continue reading [May 16, 1969] Strange Dreams (May Galactoscope)

[February 18, 1969] (February Galactoscope)

Is ten books a record for the Galactoscope?  Lucky we have so many folks reading furiously for the Journey.  And it's a good thing, because amidst the dross and mediocrity, there's a couple of gems… by Tonya R. Moore Let the Fire Fall by Kate Wilhelm Kate Wilhelm is perhaps better known for her debut … Continue reading [February 18, 1969] (February Galactoscope)

[January 26, 1968] A New World Order New Worlds, February 1969

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

[January 14, 1969] Ten for the road (January Galactoscope)

by Gideon Marcus We've got a whopping ten titles for you to enjoy this month.  Part of it is the increased pace of paperback production.  Part is the increased number of Journey reviewers on staff!  Enjoy: Double, Double, by John Brunner From the author of Stand on Zanzibar, and also a lot of churned-out mediocrity, … Continue reading [January 14, 1969] Ten for the road (January Galactoscope)

[December 30, 1968] Beautiful Downtown Starbank (the 1968 Galactic Stars)

by Gideon Marcus At long last, it's holiday season again—and that means offering up our choices for the best science fiction of 1968.  These recommendations represent the culmination of a year's work: reading virtually every English-language (and some translated) work of science fiction and fantasy, regardless of where it's published; reviewing them; rating them; nominating … Continue reading [December 30, 1968] Beautiful Downtown Starbank (the 1968 Galactic Stars)

[December 26, 1968] Comfort OK? Looking Forward, Not Backwards New Worlds, January 1969

by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again. A recent comment from our leader here at Galactic Journey caused me to pause for thought. As he summed up the year in science fiction, it struck me that we are about to end one year (not that un-obvious, admittedly) and about to begin the last year … Continue reading [December 26, 1968] Comfort OK? Looking Forward, Not Backwards New Worlds, January 1969

[December 10, 1968] Back and forth (January 1969 Galaxy)

by Gideon Marcus Return to sender The French economy has been rocky ever since the wave of strikes and protests in May.  As a result, France has been getting more and more goods from its industrial neighbor, West Germany.  The problem is France has to buy German goods in francs, which means that, more and … Continue reading [December 10, 1968] Back and forth (January 1969 Galaxy)

[October 22, 1968] Hello Again!  New Worlds, October & November 1968

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

[October 12, 1968] (October 1968 Galactoscope)

by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall Although only bi-annual, rather than quarterly, at the moment, Carnell continues to regularly release his anthology series, easily eclipsing Pohl’s Star series and Knight’s Orbit. Will it be lucky #13? New Writings in S-F 13 Carnell notes there is an international flavour to this volume, with four Brits, Two Aussies, One … Continue reading [October 12, 1968] (October 1968 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)