THE STATE OF AMAZING
A state of the union address for Amazing Stories: where we’ve been, where we hope we’re going and above all, how YOU have all helped make it so.
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19th Century Reality Television, or: The 1835 Moon Hoax
Mr. Cameron examines and discusses the FIRST Moon Hoax (the one that faked a populated world, as opposed to the later one that proposed a depopulated, unvisited world) and makes comparisons between journalism in the 1800s and reality television of today.
The Apollo Program, A Personal Journal: Reality Votes Last
A complex system like Apollo or Space Shuttle is impersonal, amoral. It is indifferent to human objectives, human aspirations, or human lives. Like reality itself, it moves only to its internal agenda.
SPACEMEN, Precursor to Starlog?
Steve takes us through the pages of Spacemen, Warren Publications second film-centered magazine helmed by the late, great, missed and lamented Forrest J. Ackerman.
Anime roundup 12/26/2013: Home for the Holidays
In this week’s viewing: Kyousougiga and Galilei Donna wrap things up with family reunions, and more!
A Post-Apocalyptic Christmas
Felicity Savage recommends some SFF classics for your reading pleasure on Christmas.
Fotos de Fan: Hispacón 2013 (Quartumcón)
En primer lugar, déjenme disculparme por las pésimas fotos. Realmente como fotógrafa me muero de hambre. Pero igual quería compartir con ustedes las fotos que tomé y algunas que tomó Ricardo Acevedo y Carlos Suchowolsky. […]
Cloud Atlas, Skyfall and the McDonaldization of Hollywood
Gary Dalkin reviews Cloud Atlas and Skyfall and talks about the homogenization of American cinema.
The Artful Collector: Art Hierarchies #8: Art by Someone Known Is Better than Art by Someone Unknown (even if the art is good)
Jane Frank discusses Michael Whelan’s value … no, wait, Jane Frank discusses the value of Micheal Whelan’s art… no, wait, Jane Frank discusses the value of value and how our different goals and perceptions influence the way we view, purchase and value art.
Review: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Samantha cries and gets scared while watching the latest in the Hunger Games’ franchise of film – Catching Fire.
Interview with SFWA Grand Master Ursula K. Le Guin
R. K. Troughton interviews Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) Grand Master Ursula K. Le Guin.
Asni’s Art Blog: Happy 25 December!
Astrid gathers together a wide ranging and truly eye-opening collection of artistic expressions of Christmas – pensive, acerbic, ironic, humorous and haunting.
A Rant on Goodreads
Commentary on the internet trolling that has become the Goodreads comment section.
Happy Holidays From Amazing Stories
Our holiday present to our viewers – the holidays as depicted on various pulp magazine covers.
Winter 2014 SF Anime Preview
What’s coming to the intersection of anime and sf worlds in January? (Spoiler: No Sailor Moon, unfortunately.) So many new and renewed shows you’d think it was Christmas or something!
Book Review: Naughty & Nice by Kevin J. Anderson
Tis the season to enjoy the holidays the way fans of zombie stories should – with a nice (and a little bit naughty) compact tale. Naughty and Nice (Dan Shamble, Zombie PI Mini) by Kevin J. Anderson is the perfect stocking (or e-reader) stuffer for that special undead person in your life.
Wishing You A Very Dark Christmas…
J. Simpson has a different view of how we all ought to celebrate Christmas….
Zeppelins, Tesla Coils, and an Argument for Escapism!
James Weber takes us down steampunk lane to investigate the “second artist effect” (with thanks to Charlie Stross)
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Isn’t Over Yet!
You’ll want to see this: the almost completed cover illustration of David Gerrold’s hilarious A Doctor For the Enterprise comic, illustrated by Troy Boyle and coming at you real soon now!
M. C. Carper — Historietista por Jorge Pérez Perri
Mario C. Carper has been interviewing the stars of the Spanish genre world for us. Now, Jorge Pérez Perri interviews Mario C. Carper. You don’t need to read Spanish to enjoy Mario’s gallery!
Book Review: Strange Trails, edited by James Palmer
A review of the anthology, Strange Trails, edited by James Palmer and stories of a weird wild west, complete with robots, ghosts and Lovecraftian horror.
Now Let Me Ask You This…
Keith West’s massive market study has revealed that 100% of respondents say that “price” is their over-riding consideration when purchasing books. So when it comes to price – how do you allocate your resources? One ‘expensive’ book or multiple ‘less expensive’ ones?
Satoshi Kon and Christmas Miracles
You may have heard of the famous Japanese directors Akira Kurosawa and Hayao Miyazaki. You should have heard of Satoshi Kon – and now you will….
Marketing 101: Making Exceptional Covers
Michael J. Sullivan has been delivering some of the best advice and insight into self-publishing offered on the web, and he’s not stopping yet. Today – how to get yourself an awesome cover!
EXCERPT: Pixie Noir by Cedar Sanderson
Pixie Noir by Cedar Sanderson is a joyous romp and a fresh take on fantasy. Be prepared, you’ll be wanting to read more.
ABSOLUTE ZERO: Cool Websites, Very Cool
The Black Science Fiction Society – check out this hub of science fiction goodness representing the black science fiction community.
TIME MACHINE: Past Popular Posts
Read what you missed – re-read what you really liked! Comment! Enjoy!
AMAZING News 12/22/13
Radio plays, fixes for drowning astronauts, Blade Runner Noir, wrinkly old Dune and far, far more in this weeks Amazing News roundup
Media: North American Genre & Science Shows Upcoming & Currently Airing
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About Author
Steve Davidson is the publisher of Amazing Stories.
Steve has been a passionate fan of science fiction since the mid-60s, before he even knew what it was called.
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