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When is a Convention Not a Convention? When It Is your First Convention!
R. Graeme Cameron suggests that the best way to attend a science fiction convention is to not treat it like a yard sale.
The Other Victoria: Steampunk’s Queen
Was it Colonel Mustard in the arboretum with the steam shovel? Steve participates in a steampunk murder mystery evening.
The Club House 1/31/14
An announcement concerning Agberg, and reviews of the latest fanzine releases
Friday Fanzine: Fadeaway by Robert Jennings
Bob Jenning’s Fadeaway #39 – sercon at its finest.
Review: The Sentinel by Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke’s short story The Sentinel lost in a writing competion and could feasibly have never made it to publication. But over time, the story emerged as the inspiration for the cult classic 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Ed Wood’s Paper Hubcap Space Fleet, or: The Truth Behind the Flying Saucers In ‘Plan Nine From Outer Space’
R. G. Cameron turns in a stunning forensic history report challenging what we all thought we knew about Plan Nine From Outer Space
Review: National Lampoon’s June, 1972 Special Science Fiction Issue
A review of a satiric, transgrssive and humorous look at science fiction by the National Lampoon magazine.
The Club House 1/17/14
In one pitch baseball, as in life, it pays to keep swinging. Advice for life and fanzine reviews in one nifty package!
Noticias Literatura 15-1-14
Noticias sobre festivales, webs dedicadas al género y lo mejor en literatura del 2013.
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.”
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