“2001”, una película seminal
A critique of 2001 on its 50th anniversary
Heinlein in Reflection
Chris Nuttall summarizes his recent retro reviews and continues discussing one of fandom’s perpetual subjects.
Book Review: J. G. Ballard (Modern Masters of Science Fiction) by D. Harlan Wilson
A dense, at times brilliant, microscopically-detailed study of the works of J.G. Ballard
On Cover Mentions
Cover mentions. Every author loves them, but do they actually help sell magazines?
Thoughts on Star Trek: Discovery
Did you think that Star Trek: Discovery was irredeemable? After episode nine, do you still think that?
Back to Which Future?
We’ve had cyberpunk and steampunk. Is the next big thing…wood punk?
What will happen to SF films when streaming conquers the universe?
The movement away from physical artifacts (DVDs and Blu-Ray discs) to streaming services may leave future science fiction film fans in the dark about classics of the genre if selection does not improve.
Estrategias de legitimación de la ciencia ficción en Cuba: estudio de un fracaso.
A discussion of three periods in Cuban science fiction.
Blogger Invitado: Diego Maenza. Importancia de la Ciencia Ficción
An analysis of how science fiction themes and tropes have become a part of popular culture, and, in particular, have merged with literary fiction, leads to a discussion of the writing of Cristián Londoño Proaño.
40 years on, did Star Wars change SF for the better or worse?
Imagine George Lucas at the Pearly Gates: would he get into heaven because of his contribution to science fiction, or would he be cast down?
Amazing Histories, September 1926: Novel Matters
the sixth issue of Amazing Stories focuses on novel excerpts rather than short stories, but what novel excerpts they are!
A Brief Glance at the Growing SF Community in China
The unceasing efforts of all the people within the SF community have given the genre a positive outlook in China.
Filming Stephen King: the task that’s defeated dozens of movie-makers
Why have so many Stephen King novels remained so stubbornly resistant to Hollywood adaptation?
RETRO REVIEW: ROBERT A. HEINLEIN’S THE DOOR INTO SUMMER
Following on the heels of his Heinlein columns, Steve decides to retro review The Door Into Summer. Is it worth reading? Well… that depends. Read this and find out.
TIME ENOUGH FOR HEINLEIN—RAH, S/F, AND SEX!
Steve looks at Robert A. Heinlein’s SF (and his use of nudity and sex in his SF) then touches on some other classic SF authors’ way of “doing it.” Is Heinlein still worth reading? See for yourself!
Distopía edulcorada: “Metrópolis”
On the 90th anniversary of the film’s release, Ivan Mendizabal analyzes the history and politics of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis.
2016 su Amazing Stories: I piu’ letti
An overview of some of 2016’s most popular articles in Amazing Stories for Italian speaking readers.
Noticias Literatura 30-11
News of new magazines, awards and other things of interest to Spanish speculative fiction fans.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Luke Cage: Same Studio, Different Universe
It’s hard to believe that Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Luke Cage were produced by the same company. A close comparison shows that the two series couldn’t be more different.
Thinking in Context: The Anchor of Genre Translation
An exploration of some of the challenges of translating an English language text into Chinese.
On Ecology, Women and Science Fiction: Part 2, Praxis
Nina Munteanu explores issue surrounding eco-fiction and optimistic science fiction with four female speculative fiction authors and/or publishers.
De Razas y Sexos (segundo round)… Pasando por la Muerte de Micha
Tanya Tynjala responds to critics of her column decrying the sexism in some fandom.
Spec Fic Publishing: Pitfalls and Opportunities
What is a new author supposed to do when so many established authors are being abandoned by their publishers?
Epic Fantasy Analysis September 09, 2013
Time once again to take a closer look at the Amazon’s Epic Fantasy Bestseller list for the Kindle.
Epic Fantasy Analysis August 18, 2013
Traditional publishing continues to dominate with 56% of the books published through that route. Self-publishing still is doing well with nearly 40%. Small press and Amazon titles makes up very few of the overall list.