Poetic Justice by Robin Rose Graves Star Trek has often been uninspiring of late — but this episode reminded me why I keep watching week to week. The opening scene is unassuming. The Enterprise fails to transmit a delivery to the planet Tantalus. Kirk calmly reminds the transporter operator that prison colonies such as Tantalus … Continue reading [November 10, 1966] Star Trek: "Dagger of the Mind"
by Gideon Marcus Tune out, turn off, drop in Lately, the Journey's been fairly taken over by the boob tube. These days, it seems all we do is cover Star Trek, Doctor Who, Raumpatrouille Orion, and like that. Don't get me wrong — I like these shows, and our circulation numbers show you do too. … Continue reading [October 22, 1966] Why Johnny Should Read (November 1966 Fantasy and Science Fiction)
by Victoria Silverwolf What's Space Opera, Doc? with apologies to Chuck Jones There are many different kinds of science fiction stories. Time travel, future societies, parallel worlds, and so on. When most people think of science fiction, however, they probably imagine tales set in outer space. I recently came across three new works of SF … Continue reading [September 10, 1966] Bon appetit! (this month's Galactoscope)
by Gideon Marcus Blackout This morning, Janice noted sparks coming from the socket by her typewriter desk. With great swiftness, she unplugged the lamp and radio. There was a respite, but only briefly, and soon the wall was spurting flame again. I heard her calm bellow, "Gideon, hit the circuit breaker. Now." You never saw … Continue reading [July 31, 1966] Dimmed lights (August 1966 Analog)
by Gideon Marcus Hot Times Summer is looming, and it looks like we're in for another riot season. I suppose it only stands to reason given that inequality still runs rampant in a nation ostensibly dedicated to equality. This time, the outrage boiled over in Chicago, and the group involved was of Puerto Rican extraction. … Continue reading [June 16, 1966] Calm Spots (July 1966 Fantasy and Science Fiction)
[This is your chance to nominate Galactic Journey for Best Fanzine Hugo! We feel that 1964…er…2019 was our best year yet, and appearing on the ballot is the greatest reward we could ask for. Please help make it happen again!] by Gideon Marcus Facing the Future, Honoring the Past January (likely) takes its name from … Continue reading [January 31, 1965] Janus, Facing Both Ways (February 1965 Analog)
by Gideon Marcus [Time is running out to get your Worldcon membership! Register here to be able to vote for the Hugos.] Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas, everyone! Santa Traveler has got a lovely bunch of presents for you. When I started this little project, it was a lot easier to keep track of all … Continue reading [December 25, 1964] Stars of Bethlehem and Galactic Journey (Galactic Stars 1964)
by John Boston That Low The uproar at the University of California at Berkeley continues, with student leader Mario Savio becoming instantly famous for his cri de couer: “There's a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious—makes you so sick at heart—that you can't take part. You can't even passively take part. … Continue reading [December 13, 1964] Save us from Yourselves (January 1965 Amazing)
by Gideon Marcus The Big Guns Thanksgiving is over, and the holiday season will officially begin tonight with the lighting of the first of the Hannukah candles. After that, it's just a short skip and a jump to that more widely celebrated holiday. I am, of course, referring to the Winter Solstice. It is an … Continue reading [November 29, 1964] All-star (December 1964 Analog)
by Gideon Marcus Marching as to War November 11 used to be the federally mandated holiday set aside for the honoring of World War I veterans. After "The Great War" was eclipsed by later conflicts, the day's scope became more general, dedicated to veterans of all wars. And so, parades like this one in Walla … Continue reading [November 15, 1964] Veteran's Triumph (December 1964 Galaxy)
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