by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello. Testing, testing.. Anyone there? This feels a little like one of those lonely messages out on the ether, post-apocalypse. I was last here for the July 1968 issue, whose publication, if you remember, was at a time of turmoil…. And then nothing for nearly four months. Until now, … Continue reading [October 22, 1968] Hello Again! New Worlds, October & November 1968
by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall Although only bi-annual, rather than quarterly, at the moment, Carnell continues to regularly release his anthology series, easily eclipsing Pohl’s Star series and Knight’s Orbit. Will it be lucky #13? New Writings in S-F 13 Carnell notes there is an international flavour to this volume, with four Brits, Two Aussies, One … Continue reading [October 12, 1968] (October 1968 Galactoscope)
by Mx. Kris Vyas-Myall Yesterday, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a huge celebration took place. International dignitaries attended, US Marines fired cannons, Local Choirs sang specially composed songs. What was all this in aid of? The beginning of one of the strangest architectural projects of our time. The reconstruction of London Bridge. An Abridged History … Continue reading [September 24, 1968] Reconstructing The Past (The Farthest Reaches & Worlds of Fantasy #1)
by Victoria Silverwolf Finlandia Emil Petaja is an American writer of Finnish ancestry. His best known works are a series of novels based on the Finnish national epic the Kalevala. (Saga of Lost Earths, The Star Mill, The Stolen Sun, and Tramontane. These were all published from 1966 to 1967.) Petaja's latest novel, although not … Continue reading [September 18, 1968] Dangerous Visions (Not Those Dangerous Visions!) (September 1968 Galactoscope)
by Victoria Silverwolf Physicians (and Nurses), Heal Thyselves Anonymous cover art, and it has nothing at all to do with the book. A Piece of Martin Cann, by Laurence M. Janifer My fellow Galactic Journeyers have reviewed a couple of Janifer's books (Slave Planet and The Wonder War) and found them lacking. Let's see if … Continue reading [June 14, 1968] Men, Women, and Monsters (June 1968 Galactoscope)
by Gideon Marcus A little goes a long way Science fiction has a reputation for being a serious genre. In tone, that is–it's still mostly dismissed by "serious" literary aficionados. Whether it's gloomy doomsday predictions or thrilling stellar adventure, laughs are usually scarce. There is, however, a distinct thread of whimsy within the field. Satire … Continue reading [June 10, 1968] Froth and Frippery (July 1968 Galaxy)
by Alison Scott A report of the Thirdmancon, Eastercon 1968 It’s hard to overstate the anticipation I had for Eastercon 1968. It was going to be the largest national convention ever, with over 200 fans expected! In the end I understand that something like 150 people turned up; still the largest British national convention yet. … Continue reading [May 8, 1968] A Visit to Thirdmancon, the 1968 British Science Fiction Convention
by Victoria Silverwolf Chalk and Cheese I recently read two new science fiction novels by British authors that are otherwise as different as they can be. One takes place in the very near future. The other is set centuries from now. One never leaves England. The other ventures into interstellar space. One uses an experimental … Continue reading [April 16, 1968] Tripods and Others (April 1968 Galactoscope)
by David Levinson New rules Readers don’t need to be reminded that the Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France came to a close just two weeks ago. Of course, most of the attention has gone to French skier Jean-Claude Killy, who took all three gold medals in the Men’s Alpine events, and American Peggy Fleming’s absolutely … Continue reading [March 2, 1968] Rules and Regulations (April 1968 IF)
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)
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