SOME OF THE BEST YA SF EVER: The “Winston YAs” Part II
The Winston SF series – part two – in all it’s juvenile glory. Steve has some good info on how to obtain copies, reprints and replacement dust jackets.
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Scide Splitters: The Hogben Chronicles by Henry Kuttner
In the latest Scide Spitters series, David Kilman takes a look at the new collection, The Hogben Chronicles, with stories from Henry Kuttner and an introduction by Neil Gaimon.
SGT. Fury Special Marvel Edition – Captain America and Bucky
There is a lot of mystery and excitement in the comic edition of SGT. Fury Special Marvel Edition – Captain America and Bucky. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby hid a lot more than just secret identities between their characters as readers see the early signs of unbeatable teamwork – a foreshadow of S.H.I.E.L.D. and things to come.
¿Qué está Pasando? 88 Años de Amazing Stories.
Tanya reflects on her involvement with Amazing and what it may mean for the future.
Mentats of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
Returning to the universe of Frank Herbert’s epic space saga Dune, the vulnerability of human existence is once again clouded by faith, fanaticism and revenge. Mentats of Dune is the latest installment written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
SOME OF THE BEST YA SF EVER: The “Winston Juveniles”—Part One
Back in the Good Old (or Bad, depends on your point of view) Days, fiction—especially SF—that was written for a teen audience was called “Juvenile” fiction; I don’t believe any disparagement was meant, or at […]
SciFi4Me.com, Your Portal to the Science Fiction Multiverse
“Greetings! Welcome to SciFi4Me.com – where we talk science fiction, not wrestling. “ I ask you how can one not love a sci-fi based website that has that as the first thing you see on […]
The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke
Now there are classic science fiction stories, and then there are classic science fiction stories used by educators to introduce young impressionable readers and writers to the age old argument of science and religion. The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke is THAT kind of story.
Retro Read: The SF Hall Of Fame: Microcosmic God by Ted Sturgeon (Part 1)
An examination of the second story collected in The Science Fiction Hall Of Fame – Microcosmic God by Theodore Sturgeon
ACE Doubles and Some Amazing Illustrators Part Two
This week’s piece covers the remainder of the main ACE Doubles cover artists and illustrators.
The Golden Amazon (Part 2), Heroine of the Parasite Planet, Her Wit and Wisdom.
R. Graeme Cameron’s saga chronicling the exploits of Violet Ray continue and we learn of an Australian angle….
Comic Review: Legenderry — A Steampunk Adventure
There are three important things to look for in a comic. One, you need a good story. Second, exquisite artwork should enhance if not inspire the story. And third, the Wow factor. Legenderry – A Steampunk Adventure has all this and more.
The Golden Amazon, a Pulp Fiction Heroine Who Made Doc Savage Look Like a Wimp
An unusual Science Fiction heroine found in an unusual place – the weekend supplement of a daily newspaper.
ACE Doubles and Some Amazing Illustrators Part One
The art work gracing the covers of (most) Ace doubles was credited, another debt we owe Donald A. Wollheim.
Create Your Own Archetypes
Stumped for your next story or character? Try an archetype, says Ceres, who offers up a few to help get your creative juices flowing.
Scide Splitters: What Mad Universe by Fredric Brown
Reasons why you should read What Mad World by Fredric Brown, if you haven’t already.
Which Steel is Real?
The 2011 movie Real Steel staring Hugh Jackman was inspired by the Richard Matheson 1956 short story titled Steel. A 1963 episode of Twilight Zone was also based on the story. Which cinematic version held true to the story, or would the minds of Hollywood been better off leaving the story to the pages.
ROBERT E. HOWARD and the Many Faces of CONAN
Conan, from Weird Tales to remakes – with a dash or two of Frazetta thrown in for verisimilitude.
Excerpt: The Last of the Star Kings by Edmond Hamilton
An excerpt from the newly released Star Kings trilogy by one of SF’s original star-slingers and galaxy-smashers – Edmond Hamilton!
PAPERBACKS: ACE Doubles, “D-Series,” the “Good Old Stuff”
Ahh nostalgia. For a book series? Certainly, so long as its the tete-beche wonder of the Ace Double. Two books in one! Steve waxes eloquent on a reading experience that is sadly largely forgotten.
Review: City at the End of Time by Greg Bear
Gary Dalkin rounds up novels that feature cities at the end of time.
Grant Louden: Bringing Us All One Step Closer To Space
Grant Louden is creating fine art sculptures from science fiction cover illustrations.
Who Goes There? The Thing?
The Thing. The iconic black and white film from 1951 actually titled The Thing from Another World. Even with all of the name variations and numerous cinematic remakes, to most of us it will was and always will be The Thing. Or was it?
Review: The Space Opera Renaissance edited by Kathryn Cramer & David G. Hartwell
An updated review of a seminal and influential anthology – The Space Opera Renaissance
Scide Splitters: The AAA Ace stories of Robert Sheckley
A brief synopsis and recommendation of Robert Sheckley AAA Ace stories.
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
Living With the Nazis
With its haunting portrayal of the unthinkable, Fatherland sired (ha ha…) the alternate history sub-genre one might call: “What if … the Nazis won?”
The Science Fiction Hall Of Fame Retro Read: A Martian Odyssey (Conclusion)
The conclusion of an exploration of one of science fiction’s most influential tales – A Martian Odyssey by Stanley G. Weinbaum
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Steve Davidson is the publisher of Amazing Stories.
Steve has been a passionate fan of science fiction since the mid-60s, before he even knew what it was called.
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