by Victoria Silverwolf What's Space Opera, Doc? with apologies to Chuck Jones There are many different kinds of science fiction stories. Time travel, future societies, parallel worlds, and so on. When most people think of science fiction, however, they probably imagine tales set in outer space. I recently came across three new works of SF … Continue reading [September 10, 1966] Bon appetit! (this month's Galactoscope)
by Gideon Marcus The Big Show There are many science fiction conventions in the United States, from New York's Lunacon to Westercon, held in San Diego this year! But the granddaddy of them all is the annual Worldcon, which travels from city to city as various fan groups are able to submit a winning bid … Continue reading [September 6, 1966] The Greatest (SF) show on Earth! (1966 Worldcon and Hugo Awards)
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! An interesting month for the Brit magazines, as there seems to be changes going on – again. More of which later, but I’m going to change convention this month and start with New Worlds, simply because it arrived first! Terrific cover by Keith Roberts The magazine is … Continue reading [August 28, 1966] Messiahs and Resignation (New Worlds and SF Impulse, September 1966)
by Gideon Marcus Journeys to Come We're now just a couple of weeks out from Tricon, the Cleveland-hosted Worldcon! We'll get to mingle with our fellow fen, meet our favorite authors, drink lots of bheer, and figure out who gets to go home with a rocketship in their luggage. Modern Cleveland The much-ballyhooed new science … Continue reading [August 20, 1966] Looking forward, looking back (September 1966 Fantasy and Science Fiction)
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! After my brief mention at the end of last month about England and the soccer World Cup, I had better start by congratulating them on their tournament win since last time we spoke. The country does seem to have got behind them – indeed, there’s been little … Continue reading [July 28, 1966] Cat People and Overpopulation (SF Impulse and New Worlds, August 1966)
by Gideon Marcus Surf's up! My daughter and I are dyed-in-the-wool beach lovers. We live just 10 miles from the shore, and now that Highway 78 is a real two-lane throughway, it's a snap to head down to Carlsbad for a jump in the waves. I'm not a real surfer, mind you. Water terrifies me. … Continue reading [July 20, 1966] An Endless Summer (August 1966 Fantasy and Science Fiction)
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! June… Summer already! Well, almost. A British Summer can usually be relied upon for its inclemency. So, of course, it’s grey and dull here. Well, at least I have the latest New Worlds and Impulse to cheer me up. Mind you, the two issues last month were … Continue reading [May 24, 1966] Hatchetmen, Marilyn Monroe and God Killers (Impulse and New Worlds, June 1966)
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 Gideon Marcus Real-life Adventures Out in the southeast corner of California is a hidden treasure, a beautiful national park known as Joshua Tree, named for the surreal plants that characterize the region. And in the heart of a tiny, unincorporated community there, resides the place called Space Cowboy Books. Jean-Paul Garnier, the Space Cowboy, … Continue reading [May 10, 1966] Rocky Jaunts (June 1966 Galaxy)
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
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