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
by Jason Sacks One of my favorite sci-fi publishers these days is Ace Books. We've talked about their double novels a lot on the Journey, so I'm sure you're well aware of them, but I'd like to take a moment to consider just how delightful their line has been over the last decade-plus. For the … Continue reading [April 18, 1966] Rocannon and the Kar-Chee
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! Well, after last month’s rather enthusiastic response from me – most unusual, honestly! – with the emergence of Impulse, “The NEW Science Fantasy”, I was very interested to see if it could keep up the standard of last month’s issue. Having graced us with a cover from … Continue reading [March 26, 1966] Steam Tractors and Ballardian Mind Games Impulse and New Worlds, April 1966
by Mark Yon Scenes from England Hello again! This is a particularly exciting time with the British magazines this month. After the announcement of the end of Science Fantasy in the February issue, we now have Impulse, “The NEW Science Fantasy”, as it says on the cover, and a bigger, bolder, thicker New Worlds – … Continue reading [February 22, 1966] A New Age? Impulse and New Worlds, March 1966
by David Levinson Dodging the issue Conscription has been part of American military planning for a little over a century, and it’s never been popular. From the draft riots of the Civil War to young men burning their draft cards today, there has always been resistance. During the Civil War, wealthy men could hire substitutes … Continue reading [February 8, 1966] Feeling A Draft (March 1966 IF)
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