As Always on Halloween, we turn to the Master Storyteller, H.G. Wells, for some inspiration
It’s been 121 years since Wells unleashed the Martian invasion on us, and 81 years since Orson Welles made us take to the streets in panic.
The War Of the Worlds 121st, 92nd & 81st Anniversaries
It’s been 121 years since Wells unleashed the Martian invasion on us, and 81 years since Orson Welles made us take to the streets in panic.
The Twilight of the Gods
What does the future portend for a world inhabited by the franchise generation?
THE MAN OF BRONZE RETURNS! (What? He left?)
Ever heard of Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze? You will, you will. Steve brings us some news about him/it, and a book review.
The Philip José Farmer Centennial Collection
The Philip José Farmer Centennial Collection from Meteor House is one of the most comprehensive collections highlighting the authors wide range of talent.
Novedades de abril.
Fantasy author Claudia De Bella passes, Laura Ponce free stories for download, LDP magazine #56, celebrating women, released, and more
Noticias Literatura 28-2
Literatura Fantástica’s review of short fiction, an interview with the editors of “Wives are made by order and other stories”, “Circulo de Lovecraft”. issue #7 and an audio presentation of Editorial Cerbero in Vigo
Review: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Star Wars Little Golden Book
Suitable for both young and old and promising everything we need to know, what more would a Star Wars fan need?
La Marca de Ursula K. LeGuin en los Escritores de Habla Hispana.
Tributes and memorials to Ursula K. Le Guin from all over the Hispanic SF world are pouring in.
Review: Nemo Rising by C. Courtney Joyner
Nemo Rising by C. Courtney Joyner is a fitting addition to the storied character’s legacy.
Feliz Año con Novedades de Noviembre y Diciembre
A round up of publications, new issues and events.
Retro Review: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
There is something more than a little disturbing about how Luna treats woman…
Amazing Histories, March 1927: Hidden Worlds
Amazing Stories gives up its use of Amazing Stories Bulky Weave paper, Gernsback laments not being able to please 100% of his readers and some of them complain, just a bit, in the letter column.
Review: Frankenstein Dreams
Frankenstein Dreams: A Connoisseur’s Collection of Victorian Science Fiction is a gallery of literary wonder edited by Michael Sims
Lost Forever? Out There – a 1951/1952 Science Fiction TV Series
Fans of classic science fiction have only infrequently been able to see adaptations of written science fiction on television or in movie theaters. Even more, rarely have these adaptions been done seriously with any attention to the source material. The results can rise above the original work – such as ‘Blade Runner’ adapted from Philip K. […]
Review: Latest Publications from DMR Books
The dynamic correlation between basic storytelling and the emotional imagery of poetic lyrics takes center stage in the latest publications from DMR Books
Novedades de Septiembre
News about Spanish language speculative fiction book releases, Web articles and anthology calls.
OF BOOKS AND FLYING MEN…
This week Steve tells you where to get even MORE GREAT SF/F for next to nothing! And if you were reading this column four years ago you might have read the rest. Just sayin’.
Novedades de Julio en Hispanoamérica
News about the release of new books, comics and analyses of interest to Spanish speaking fans of speculative fiction, as well as events, including a workshop on robots.
Review: This Ray Gun for Hire . . . and Other Tales by John M. Whalen
If Quentin Tarantino wrote a western space opera, you would end up with something like John M. Whalen’s raucous “This Ray Gun for Hire . . . and Other Tales.”
Comic Review: Grimm Tales of Terror
The eerie stories behind the Grimm Tales of Terror comics examine some of the most popular fictional events from film, literature, and anywhere else one might find twisted elements of the imagination.
Review “Pat Savage: Six Scarlet Scorpions” by Kenneth Robinson
Doc Savage’s daring cousin takes center stage in the new novel from Atlus Press, Pat Savage: Six Scarlet Scorpions by Kenneth Robinson
Novedades de Enero
January was a busy month for Spanish language speculative fiction, with many book and magazine releases, calls for stories and more!
Scide Splitters: Four by Tenn
Scide Splitters examines four of William Tenn’s (relatively) lighter comedies: “Party of the Two Parts,” “The Flat-Eyed Monster,” “Lisbon Cubed,” and “On Venus, Have We Got a Rabbi!”
Novedades de Diciembre en Hispanoamérica
Awards announcements, including the concurso Solsticio, new book releases, including an anthology of SF based on the work of David Bowie, and more!
Comic Review: Tales from the Crypt from Super Genius
Super Genius Comics digs up some fresh blood for Tales from the Crypt, Issue No. 1. A welcome return to this classic over-the-top horror series.
“No busques una línea en nuestras colecciones más allá del atrevimiento”. Entrevista a la Editorial Café con Leche
An interview with the brains behind the Barcelona Speculative Fiction publishing house Café con Leche.
DOUBLE, DOUBLE, WHAT’S THE TROUBLE?
An all-new follow-up to Steve’s Ace Doubles columns. He’s doubled up with laughter, because he’s doubling his Ace writings!
ACE DOUBLES and AMAZING ILLUSTRATORS PART II (Redux)
For the last of his NaNoWriMo “redux“ columns, Steve finishes his look at Ace Doubles cover illustrators. Nostalgia, indeed! Good old stuff from the Good Old Days!
Review: Avengers of the Moon by Allen Steele
Avengers of the Moon by Allen Steele takes us back to the pulp classics by reviving Edmond Hamilton’s hero adventurer from the 40’s, Captain Future.