Noticias Literatura 15-1-14
Noticias sobre festivales, webs dedicadas al género y lo mejor en literatura del 2013.
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Chi-Fi Gets It Right
K. Ceres Wright highlights the recent announcement by the Chi-Fi convention that they are rescheduling their convention because the venue might not be welcoming to fans.
Review: Try to Remember by Frank Herbert
Try to Remember by Frank Herbert is a fitting finale to the 1969 edition Best of Amazing anthology and a fitting story to represent what is best about Amazing Stories. First published in the October 1961 issue, the novella is one of those stories that makes the reader think.
What Were You Expecting, Baby?
A look at criticism of Space Dandy and some thoughts with relation to Cowboy Bebop.
The Club House 1/10/2014
It’s awards season once again and Earl Terry Kemp profiles some works that are eligible for various Hugo Award categories.
Judith Merril, o una vida militante
Laura Ponce profiles one of science fiction’s most influential women, author and editor – Judith Merril.
Boskone 51 Amazing Stories Panels
Amazing Stories’ panel schedule for the up-coming Boskone 51!
Roland C Wagner
A profile of the French SF author and fan, Roland C. Wagner, who got his start reading Flash Gordon in translation.
Review – Voyages into the Deep
The works of Jules Verne is synonymous with the classic stories represented in Amazing Stories over the many years. So any time the topic of Verne arises, the interest from the true fan will always be peaked. The graphic novel Voyages into the Deep – The Saga of Jules Verne and Captain Nemo peaked that interest.
Friday Fanzine: Argentus 13
Steven H Silver’s Argentus 13 rounds out 2013 and presents a picture of a well-conceived and accomplished ‘sercon’ fanzine. (Some very cool articles too!)
Isn’t All Science Fiction and Fantasy Alternate Reality?
C. E. Martin (yes, but which one?) wonders why we bother to distinguish some works as “alternate reality” when in fact, all SF and fantasy takes place in alternate realities.
The Club House January 3rd, 2014
Terry Kemp reprises the famous question “Who Killed Science Fiction?”. His answer will surprise you.
How Lame is Kubrick & Clarke’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Today? Or: More Importantly, Was It Lame When First Released?
Graeme shares the experience of watching 2001 A Space Odyssey during its original release and ruminates on the films impact then and today.
Anime roundup 1/2/2014: Best of 2013
What do you do when there’s nothing to watch? Make Hugo recommendations. And there are a couple more premieres to know about…
Noticias literatura 1-1-14
Crónica de la presentación de “La Costilla de Dios” de Miguel Santander en Málaga. Novedad antología de “Sitio de CF.”
Happy Holidays From Amazing Stories
Our holiday present to our viewers – the holidays as depicted on various pulp magazine covers.
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.
Mr. Spock the Wonder Dog, or: How Silly Can A Science Officer Be?
After reading this expose on Star Trek’s Mr. Spock, you will no longer have to wonder why so many people devote themselves to illustrating ‘Spock taking a shower’, nor will you wonder why there is so much Mr. Spock fanfic.
Pets in Space!
Does science fiction suffer from animal animosity? Where are all the outer-spacey pets? Who banned fish tanks from the Enterprise? C.E. Martin wants to know.
Review: Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years
Just in time for the holidays, the Star Trek fan on your shopping list will find Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years by David A. Goodman a pleasant addition to their personal library. The book is a documentation of the background and rich history of the United Federation of Planets and the characters that made it come to life.
Why “I Don’t Like Anime” Doesn’t Really Make Sense
Morgana Santilli discusses etiquette of how to say you aren’t interested in anime, and the prejudice you show in saying you don’t like anime.
The Amazing Thing About Amazing is How Amazing It Was, or: A Look Back at the Future’s Past.
R. Graeme Cameron visits the past, accompanied by a science fiction’s Number 1 Fan.
Friday Fanzine – Journey Planet 17
Journey Planet 17 reviews and celebrates the history of Worldcon and is probably one of the best fanzine issues to be published in 2013.
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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