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.
Where Has All The Wonder Gone?
C. E. Martin laments the sameness of today’s fictional offerings and makes the case for something new.
IV Encuentro Internacional de Narrativa de Ciencia Ficción, Fantasía y Serie Negra / FIL Quito 2013
Laura Ponce pens a con report – from an international SF convention in Ecuador.
REVIEW: GALLOWWALKERS (2012) Not Worth Hanging Around For
No matter the speed, the fast-forward button can NOT make a bad movie better. Mr. Martin gets down-and-dirty with this review and even manages to find one nice thing to say.
Review: Sunfire by Edmond Hamilton
Sunfire by Edmond Hamilton may not be as recognizable as some of the other classic short stories reviewed here at Amazing Stories, but it maintains the same fresh literary style founder Hugo Gernsback envisioned long ago and allows the readers to enjoy a modern perspective of a classic theme.
Itadakimasu! The Significance of Food In Anime
Can wisdom be found in a ramen noodle shop? Fans, Anime and Food collide – but there’s no need to call in Senator Blutarsky.
How to Redact and Re-integrate Your Redundant Reliquary of Recollections, or: How Not to Keep a Scrapbook
Mr. Cameron invites us to join him on the floor as he sorts the contents of a 1960s scrapbook
The Club House 12/6/13
Like godfather like godson: Terry Kemp emulates his mentor Rog Phillips and promotes his book – and reviews a number of fanzines along the way.
The Ultimate Science Fiction Reading List Part 2
A collection of authors talk about some of their greatest works.
About Author
R.K. Troughton works as an engineer, developing tomorrow’s high-tech gadgets that protect you from the forces of evil as well as assist your doctor in piecing you back together. His passion for science fiction and fantasy has been fed through decades of consumption. He is the author of numerous science fiction and fantasy screenplays and short stories, and his debut novel is forthcoming. His articles appear every Wednesday morning on Amazing Stories.
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