by John Boston The September Amazing is fronted by one of Johnny Bruck’s more cliched covers, this one from Perry Rhodan #59 from 1962. It’s notable mainly for the fact that the guy with two guns and a fierce expression seems to be diving through a matter transmitter, and we see, impossibly, both the origin … Continue reading [August 10, 1969] Pushing the Envelope (September 1969 Amazing)
Aside from the stray short story I have to admit I had not read any of John Jakes’s novels, of which there have been many as of late—so many, in fact, that we folks at the Journey have not been able to cover every new Jakes book. Just this year alone we’ve gotten three or … Continue reading [July 16, 1969] Not all Jake(s) (July 1969 Galactoscope)
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! The continuing voyage of the new-new-new New Worlds continues apace. (Apologies – I’m still recovering from being told that it looks like the BBC are finally – finally! – going to show Star Trek over here starting in the Summer!) Anyway, on to this month’s issue. Cover … Continue reading [May 26, 1969] Cornelius Overload! New Worlds, June 1969
[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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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