by Gideon Marcus Goodness, what a show! After eight days of the GOP and then the Democratic conventions, it was sure nice to go to a place where everyone was normal…at least, per our definition of normal. Baycon program. From Fanac Worldcon exploded in attendance last year, in part thanks to the influence of Star … Continue reading [September 4, 1968] Open your Golden Gate (Baycon: Worldcon 1968)
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! It’s been a while, but it’s good to be back. Something I suspect Editor Mike Moorcock has been saying too, because since I last wrote THINGS HAVE HAPPENED. Quick recap, then. You might remember that last issue I said that newsagents W. H. Smith and Sons, Britain’s … Continue reading [June 16, 1968] More Scandal! New Worlds, July 1968
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! Quick recap, then. You might remember that last time I said that I thought that New Worlds and its editor Mike Moorcock were pushing boundaries, although I did say that this was not new and actually has been going on for a while. Well, it now seems … Continue reading [March 26, 1968] Scandal! New Worlds, April 1968
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! And yes, I’m relieved that we have another monthly issue of New Worlds. As you may know publication has been a little erratic of late, but I’m pleased to see that we may be settling back into a monthly routine. That’s not to say that the magazine … Continue reading [February 24, 1968] Sex, Mind-Rape, Sitars and Fun Palaces New Worlds, March 1968
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! After a month or so, I’m back. It may be a little late, but a Happy 1968 to you. Here in England the trials and tribulations of New Worlds magazine continue. If you remember, reduced subscriptions led to editor Mike Moorcock making the decision to go bi-monthly … Continue reading [January 26, 1968] Jack Barron Returns!New Worlds, February 1968
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)
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)
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! You might have realised that it’s nearly Christmas – again! It has turned colder here but I’m pleased to say nothing like THAT Winter of four years ago, which has gone into the record books, I understand. Nevertheless, I do like the season, as it means I … Continue reading [November 26, 1967] The Shock of the New – Part 3 New Worlds, December 1967 – January 1968
by Gideon Marcus Remember, thou are but a mortal For the past year and a half, we've thrilled to the sight of the Enterprise, a graceful vessel that calls to mind the spindly beauty of tall ships and the blunt power of a battleship. We've seen her proudly sailing the ether, shaken about by time … Continue reading [October 26, 1967] Duet in G(ray) (Star Trek: "The Doomsday Machine")
by Gideon Marcus The deuce, you say! The other day, a BNF opined that I was kind of a sourpuss, not really liking anything I reviewed. Moreover, he contended that my perspective is irretrievably tainted, and that I cannot appreciate fiction of the '60s with an objective eye. Indeed, sometimes it seems like I don't … Continue reading [September 14, 1967] Stuck in the Past (October 1967 Galaxy)
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