- Pixel Scroll 12/28/24 A Credential, A Houyhnhnm, And A Gor Priest-King Walk Into Barsoom
(1) ’69 IS DIVINE. Galactic Journey delivers kudos to the finest sff of 55 years ago: “[December 26, 1969] A Wreath of Stars (the best science fiction of 1969!)” … Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Anything on this list … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 12/27/24 Introducing The Miskatonic Comma, For Lists Whose Items May Not Be Written
(1) SENDING A MESSAGE: OF COURSE IT’S WORTH COLLECTING. The New York Times looks into “The Hottest Trend in Publishing: Books You Can Judge by Their Cover” (link bypasses Times paywall). Last year, a romance publisher took an expensive gamble … Continue reading
- Uncanny Magazine Issue 62 Launches 1/7
The 62nd issue of Uncanny Magazine, winner of seven Hugos, plus a British Fantasy Award, a Locus Award, and World Fantasy Award, will be available on January 7 at uncannymagazine.com. Hugo Award-winning Publishers Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas are proud to present the 62nd … Continue reading
- An Evening with Bob
By Rich Lynch: A few days ago, Nicki finally located something that I’d been trying to find for a very long time – the program book for the 1981 Mill Valley Film Festival. And boy howdy, seeing it again brought … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 12/26/24 Clicks! Clicks! The Scroll Was Full Of Clicks!
(1) SMELLING BEE. “How Much Does Our Language Shape Our Thinking?” in The New Yorker begins with a rant against the prevalence of the English language, however, there are some interesting anthropological bits, too: …Western writers have long assumed that … Continue reading
- He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
By Cora Buhlert: On December 25, 1985, He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special aired for the first time in the US. I’m not sure when and where I first watched it. The Christmas Special definitely felt familiar, when I watched it as an adult, so I … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 12/25/24 Pixel At The Gates Of Dawn
(0) Yes, I celebrate Christmas, and if you celebrated any holiday today I hope you’ve enjoyed yours just as much as I did. I spent mine hanging out with my brother’s family. (P.S. While it wasn’t an ecumenical decision, I … Continue reading
- Farewell, Dear Lady — Es Cole (1924-2024)
By Rich Lynch: There was sad news today. I found out that a dear friend for more than 30 years had passed. Esther Cole had been a science fiction fan for a lot longer than I had known her – … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 12/24/24 Pixel Impossible Things Before Breakfast?
(0) Heading back to spend Christmas Eve at my brother’s. Thanks to Cat for doing some heavy lifting today providing items to suit the season! (1) THE POINT. Charlie Jane Anders discusses paid sff book reviewing in “What Are Book … Continue reading
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