ROTSLER REVIVAL: Review of THE FAR FRONTIER and PATRON OF THE ARTS (rereleased)
Steve looks at two “new” releases–classic SF by the late William Rotsler, multitalented fan, writer and artist.
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The Clubhouse; Fanzine Reviews: Some form of lunacy
Perzine, Genzine, Sercon, Faned and twisted archaeology. Fanzines reviewed.
Scide Splitters: Explaining Cthulhu to Grandma and Other Stories by Alex Shvartsman
Alex Shvartsman brings the laughs and demonstrates impressive versatility in his debut short story collection.
Comic Review: Galaxy Quest – The Journey Continues
Loyalty and dedication is what makes fandom so strong. So when a story comes along highlighting all of fandom’s clichéd elements, we can’t help but smile, nod, and agree.
The Clubhouse; Fanzine Reviews: Born to Feud.
An Israeli ‘zine, a fine collection of other zines reviewed and – a new title banner!
Los seriados literarios de ciencia ficción en Ecuador
Looking for SF adventure serials? Ecuador is having a renaissance!
Poetry Review – The Endless Machine by Max Ingram
Who, or what, is the Endless Machine? You’ll have to read some SF poetry to find out.
Scide Splitters: Charisma +1 – A Convention Etiquette Guide by Jessica Brawner
Are some topics too serious for humor? A lesson in manners has never been this much fun.
Two Galaxy Award Winning Stories
Chinese SF continues to make inroads with English translation. Here’s two coming our way.
Review: Down the Wormhole by Ana Franco
Down the Wormhole by Ana Franco is an ambitious first installment to a complex, imaginative and often unpredictable young adult fantasy story.
Review: Keepers of the Flame by Benjamin Cheah
Ecological disaster followed by plague require cybertechnology and a military solution
Review of Ether by Zhang Ran, translated by Carmen Yiling Yan and Ken Liu
Clarkesworld begins its Chinese SF in translation series. Here’s a review.
The Clubhouse; Fanzine Reviews: Why SF Fandom Matters
Ray Bradbury: SF Fan & Fan Ed; Italian fandom & more.
Reseña de Libro: El Primer Peruano en el Espacio de Daniel Salvo.
Take a look at the first Peruvian in Space!
Mr. Spaceship by Philip K. Dick
The short story Mr. Spaceship gives readers plenty to think about with its unique twist on the self-aware machine. How far can and should man go to preserve civilization?
Exploring Beyond Earth
Steam had a free weekend for Sid Meier’s Civilization Beyond Earth and while similar to previous games, it’s different enough to keep me wanting more.
Small Press Book Review: Anniversary Day by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Science Fiction meets the Private Eye in KK Rusch’s Anniversary Day saga.
The Clubhouse; Fanzine Reviews: “Is this a good thing? It is if you like SF&F.”
Do R. Graeme Cameron’s fanzines reviews live up to the standard? We’ll let MIke Glyer decide….
Un conejo de ciencia ficción: “Conejo ciego en Surinam”
Giant rabbits and a novel that speaks to literary genre.
Review: Riders to the Stars by Curt Siodmak
The novel based on the 1950s space classic – the only film that got the right stuff right.
Dragon Training
Torso Boy is slowly stumbling his way about Dragon NaturallySpeaking to judge if it’s easier than coping with a standard keyboard.
A LITTLE DITTY ‘BOUT BILLIE SUE and DEAN
Steve discusses two top thriller writers, Billie Sue Mosiman and Dean R. Koontz. Are their new books good?
Scide Splitters: Brainz, Inc. by Ron Goulart
Scide Splitters examines reader recommend Brainz, Inc. – Ron Goulart’s hilarious and fast paced, SF detective novel.
Noticias Literatura 7-1
Two interviews, including one with the author of a work that play’s off of Heinlein’s Methuselah’s Children, and a video presentation.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Three Opinions?
Three different takes on one movie in one review
Review: Secret Cargo by Charles Christian
Secret Cargo by Charles Christian – Billed as a long short story, there are a lot of elements packed into this little space opera mixed with the retro simplicity of steampunk.
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