[And now, for your reading pleasure, a clutch of books representing the science fiction and fantasy books that have crossed our desk for review this month!] by Victoria Silverwolf Ye Gods! Two new fantasy novels, both with touches of science fiction, feature theological themes. One deals with deities that are now considered to be purely … Continue reading [September 16, 1969] September 1969 Galactoscope
by David Levinson Silly season It’s considered a truism in journalism that nothing happens in August, so the papers run filler stories about silly things to make up their page count. Sure, Hurricane Camille killed hundreds as it raged from Mississippi to Virginia, and China and the Soviet Union are on the brink of war, … Continue reading [September 4, 1969] Plus ça change (October 1969 IF)
by Fiona Moore Hello! I’m taking over the New Worlds reviews from Mark Yon, which is a little intimidating, but I hope I’ll be able to live up to his excellent legacy. On the UK Star Trek broadcast front, I missed “Mudd’s Women” due to having to take a work trip to Glasgow, but “A … Continue reading [August 22, 1969] Peake District: New Worlds September 1969
by Victoria Silverwolf Ladies of Darkness Two very different novels by women fell into my hands this month. Just about the only thing they have in common is a downbeat mood. Even that, however, is treated in highly dissimilar ways by the authors. Let's take a look. Shadows of Tomorrow, by Dorothy Daniels Anonymous cover … Continue reading [August 16, 1969] Soaring high and low (August 1969 Galactoscope)
By Mx Kris Vyas-Myall Over here in Britain the summer season is truly with us. Doctor Who is taking its annual break, the temperature reached 88 recently, and the free concerts in Hyde Park are in progress, having so far featured such performers as Donovan, Richie Havens, The Rolling Stones and the new merger of … Continue reading [July 22, 1969] Let The Sunshine In (More July Books)
by Victoria Lucas !NEWS BULLETIN! Since those of you reading this might not be familiar with events in Berkeley, California, I thought I should report here the death of James Rector, a 25-year-old man shot by a sheriff deputy while on a roof watching the protest against the destruction of community improvements to a vacant … Continue reading [May 22, 1969] News / Beginnings (Review of Ubik) / My Book (Preview)
[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)
by Alison Scott Meanwhile in Australian Fandom For three years we have been entertained and informed by the finest Australian fanzine of our age, the Australian Science Fiction Review (ASFR). Edited by John Bangsund, it started with a remit to explore Australian SF but of course it has cast its net far wider than that. … Continue reading [Apr. 20, 1969] Are Phoenixes Rising from ASFR's Ashes?
By Mx Kris Vyas-Myall Following their marriage in Gibraltar, experimental artist Yoko Ono and her husband, John Lennon, did something unusual for their honeymoon. In Amsterdam they stayed in bed… for peace. In complete contrast to the infamous Two Virgins album cover, they were fully attired and let the press observe them for 8 hours … Continue reading [March 31, 1969] 15 Minutes of Famous (Famous #8 & 9)
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)
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