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Book, Science Fiction/Fantasy

[September 18, 1968] Dangerous Visions (Not Those Dangerous Visions!) (September 1968 Galactoscope)

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by Victoria Silverwolf Finlandia Emil Petaja is an American writer of Finnish ancestry. His best known works are a series of novels based on the Finnish national epic the Kalevala. (Saga of Lost Earths, The Star Mill, The Stolen Sun, and Tramontane. These were all published from 1966 to 1967.) Petaja's latest novel, although not … Continue reading [September 18, 1968] Dangerous Visions (Not Those Dangerous Visions!) (September 1968 Galactoscope) →

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Book, Science Fiction/Fantasy

[June 14, 1968] Men, Women, and Monsters (June 1968 Galactoscope)

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by Victoria Silverwolf Physicians (and Nurses), Heal Thyselves Anonymous cover art, and it has nothing at all to do with the book. A Piece of Martin Cann, by Laurence M. Janifer My fellow Galactic Journeyers have reviewed a couple of Janifer's books (Slave Planet and The Wonder War) and found them lacking. Let's see if … Continue reading [June 14, 1968] Men, Women, and Monsters (June 1968 Galactoscope) →

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Magazine, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Serial

[June 10, 1968] Froth and Frippery (July 1968 Galaxy)

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by Gideon Marcus A little goes a long way Science fiction has a reputation for being a serious genre.  In tone, that is–it's still mostly dismissed by "serious" literary aficionados. Whether it's gloomy doomsday predictions or thrilling stellar adventure, laughs are usually scarce. There is, however, a distinct thread of whimsy within the field.  Satire … Continue reading [June 10, 1968] Froth and Frippery (July 1968 Galaxy) →

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Conventions/Performances

[May 8, 1968] A Visit to Thirdmancon, the 1968 British Science Fiction Convention

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by Alison Scott A report of the Thirdmancon, Eastercon 1968 It’s hard to overstate the anticipation I had for Eastercon 1968. It was going to be the largest national convention ever, with over 200 fans expected! In the end I understand that something like 150 people turned up; still the largest British national convention yet. … Continue reading [May 8, 1968] A Visit to Thirdmancon, the 1968 British Science Fiction Convention →

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Book, Science Fiction/Fantasy

[April 16, 1968] Tripods and Others (April 1968 Galactoscope)

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by Victoria Silverwolf Chalk and Cheese I recently read two new science fiction novels by British authors that are otherwise as different as they can be. One takes place in the very near future. The other is set centuries from now. One never leaves England. The other ventures into interstellar space. One uses an experimental … Continue reading [April 16, 1968] Tripods and Others (April 1968 Galactoscope) →

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[March 2, 1968] Rules and Regulations (April 1968 IF)

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by David Levinson New rules Readers don’t need to be reminded that the Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France came to a close just two weeks ago. Of course, most of the attention has gone to French skier Jean-Claude Killy, who took all three gold medals in the Men’s Alpine events, and American Peggy Fleming’s absolutely … Continue reading [March 2, 1968] Rules and Regulations (April 1968 IF) →

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Book, Science Fiction/Fantasy

[January 10, 1968] Saving the Best For Last (Dangerous Visions, Part Three)

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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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Science Fiction/Fantasy

[December 24, 1967] Hit Parade '67 (the year's best science fiction)

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by Gideon Marcus Happy holidays everyone! This is my favorite time of the year–not because presents are exchanged or because the days are finally getting longer again, but because I get to present to you the very best science fiction published in the last twelve months. Even better, since I can't possibly consume it all … Continue reading [December 24, 1967] Hit Parade '67 (the year's best science fiction) →

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Book, Science Fiction/Fantasy

[December 16, 1967] Long Distance Travel (December 1967 Galactoscope)

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by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall Whilst reading the Times a couple of months I was surprised to see a mention of my favourite SF periodical turn up. As regular readers of the publication will know they have managed to get a new publisher (Stonehart) and are continuing on with only a single month’s break to reorganize. … Continue reading [December 16, 1967] Long Distance Travel (December 1967 Galactoscope) →

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Magazine, Science Fiction/Fantasy

[December 4, 1967] Devaluation (New Writings in SF-11 & Beyond Infinity December 1967)

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by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall With so much news about social reforms or issues in Rhodesia and Aden, it is easy to forget that the economy was one of the main issues that led to Wilson’s election as Prime Minister, in particular dealing with the trade deficit. For almost a decade now Britain has been importing … Continue reading [December 4, 1967] Devaluation (New Writings in SF-11 & Beyond Infinity December 1967) →

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