by John Boston The Sublime Don’t Work Here No More . . . Not that it showed up very often when it did. But the previous issue, which at last attained the status of “not bad,” raised hopes, now dashed again. The theme of this August 1966 Amazing is plainly announced on the cover, a … Continue reading [July 22, 1966] Ridiculous! (August 1966 Amazing)
by Jason Sacks The Earth is starting to collapse. Smog fills the air of our greatest cities, species are dying throughout the world, and the global population continues to increase geometrically, threatening our very existence as human beings on this planet. Half the people in the world live in extreme poverty while most of the other … Continue reading [June 6, 1966] The World is Ending (Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison)
by Victoria Silverwolf What's The Big Idea? Science fiction writers often take novellas that have appeared in magazines and turn them into novels, to be published as books. Sometimes this doesn't require any expansion of the original at all, particularly if it's half of an Ace Double. Case in point, as Rod Serling might say, … Continue reading [May 18, 1966] What's the Difference? (Two versions of Mindswap by Robert Sheckley)
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! Never let it be said that Science Fiction is always lightweight stuff. Both magazines are tackling big issues this month. We’re back to fuzzy covers in this month's Impulse – don’t forget, “The NEW Science Fantasy”. It’s OK but not the best. It’s another Keith Roberts, more … Continue reading [April 26, 1966] Inner Space, Romance and Religion Impulse and New Worlds, May 1966
by Gideon Marcus Time of (no) change Seasons don't mean a whole lot in San Diego. As I like to say, here we have Spring, Summer, Backwards Spring, and Rain. All of these are pretty mild, and folks from parts beyond often grumble over the lack of seasonality here. I grew up in the Imperal … Continue reading [March 22, 1966] Summer in the sun, winter in the shade (April 1966 Fantasy and Science Fiction)
by Victoria Silverwolf Printers' Devils When I'm reading a book or magazine, if I come across a mistake in printing it takes me right out of the story. If it's a simple misspelling, it's no big deal, yet there's still that brief moment when my mind unwillingly goes back to reality. More serious problems, such … Continue reading [March 14, 1966] Random Numbers (May 1966 Worlds of Tomorrow)
by David Levinson For a lot of people, February tops the list as their least favorite month. In the northern hemisphere, it’s cold and dark, and spring seems a long way off. The only things to break up the monotony are Valentine’s Day, which isn’t for everybody, and (most of the time) Carneval or Mardi … Continue reading [March 2, 1966] Words and Pictures (April 1966 IF)
by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall On Saturday 29th January, Science Fiction and Fantasy fans in England were spoiled for choice in their viewing options. On the BBC you could see the final part of Doctor Who's recent epic Dalek story. Later in the evening you could see the latest episode of US magical sitcom Bewitched. Over … Continue reading [February 20, 1966] An Embarrassment of Riches (February Galactoscope #2)
by John Boston Adventures in Miscellany If it’s 1965, then it must be time for Judith Merril’s annual anthology from 1964. Admittedly, it’s pretty late in the year, which likely has to do with Merril’s change of publishers. After five years with Simon and Schuster, the new volume is from Delacorte Press, an imprint of … Continue reading [December 24, 1965] Gallimaufry du Saison(The Year's best Science Fiction and Paingod and Other Delusions)
by Gideon Marcus [Time is running out to get your Worldcon membership! Register here to be able to vote for the Hugos next year.] Joyeux Noël Another year has gone by, and what fun it has been to continue our annual tradition of offering up the very best science fiction. This is the real payoff … Continue reading [Dec. 22, 1965] Swann Lake (the 1965 Galactic Stars)
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