The Coming Death of Commercialized Art
An introductory examination of the impact that deep learning AI technologies will have on the arts.
¿Y si Venus tuviera vida? Una vieja historia de Bradbury y Brackett
Venus. Following the recent report of life-chemicals found in its atmosphere, is it any wonder that we’re all thinking swampy things again?
AMAZING NEWS: 9/29/19 – SPECIAL ALMOST A PALINDROME DATE EDITION
Captain Future; female heroes in space; three black holes colliding; FTL being taken seriously, Dan Simmons screed; Elon Musk builds a silo; Kay Tarrant, George Lucas, Greta Thunberg, Boston Dynamics, Spider-Man and, believe it or not – more!
Profiles in Pulp: The First Science Fiction Magazine(s)
Is Amazing Stories the world’s first science fiction magazine? Yes. Did it get there all on its lonesome? No.
LEIGH BRACKETT, “QUEEN OF PULP,” TAKES ON MARS
This week after an absence, Steve talks about Mars as myth, especially as portrayed by Leigh Brackett. Which do YOU prefer? Myth or science fact?
A. Merritt on Film: Seven Footprints to Satan
Taken as a spiritual successor to The Cat and the Canary, Seven Footprints to Satan is not too bad. That said, it is a shame that First National missed the chance to give filmgoers a full-blooded A. Merritt adaptation.
Amazing Histories, January 1927: Start of a New Year
The first issue of Amazing Stories for 1927 features writing by, among others, Murray Leinster and H. G. Wells, as well as the magazine’s first…letters column!
AMAZING NEWS: 9=3=2017
David A. Hardy space art, new Lunar probes, impending Jupiter fly-by, pulp publications, Space X, Ben Bova, and much more
Amazing Histories, November 1926: Apocalyptic Visions
The November 1926 issue of Amazing Stories contained a lot of dark stories, including the conclusion of the serialization of H. G. Wells’ The Island of Doctor Moreau.
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?
Review: King Kong vs Tarzan by Will Murray
A lot happened between Skull Mountain and the Empire State Building. Will Murray fills the void with this colossal confrontation between two iconic characters in King Kong vs Tarzan.
Review: Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Bibliography by Robert B. Zeuschner
Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Bibliography is a comprehensive catalog of the author’s work, compiled in a massive yet elegant volume just as impressive as the writer it honors.
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE FILM REVIEW: THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
Return with Steve to Darkest CGI’d Africa, where we’ll meet up with Tarzan, Jane, and Colonel Williams. (Who?)
Will the Real Tarzan Please Stand Up?
Tarzan, ERB’s most popular character, has gotten the film treatment since 1918; a handful of portrayals have stood out as true to the character. Will Skarsgard’s live up to the legacy?
Roy G. Krenkel: Artistic Contradiction
Even if you don’t recognize the name, you know who Roy G. Krenkel is.
TOP POST DE OCTUBRE
Tanya rounds up October for us
The Art of Pellucidar
When it comes to Down Under, Australia’s got nothing on Pellucidor
Pictures of the Moon
Visit the Moon, then go out and play in the sunshine
REWIND: Interview with SFWA Grand Master Michael Moorcock
The eternal champion returns
Illustrating Barsoom
Barsoom. Sooner or later, every artist has to try their hand illustrating Burrough’s tales
MY PERSONAL TIME MACHINE (Last Part): Amazing’s First Full Year
Steve finishes his “time machine” with a look at the final three issues of Amazing’s first full year.
When Art Gets Rejected
To have one’s heart and soul passed over for another can be a devastating thing.
MY PERSONAL TIME MACHINE: AMAZING STORIES’ FIRST YEAR (part 1)
Steve begins a series of columns examining Amazing Stories’ first full year of publishing!
Space Princesses: Royalty in Science Fiction
“For God’s sake let us sit upon the ground And tell sad stories about the death of kings.” Richard 11, Act 3, Scene 2 Shakespeare knew how to entertain a crowd and teach history at the same time. His plays are rife with kings, queens, dukes, barons and various and sundry other royal personages. His […]
Next Generation Readers and the Future of Fandom
What are our kids reading these days? The next generation of fandom may be in for quite a surprise from a literary perspective.
WHO’S YOUR FAVOURITE SUPERHERO? Part Two of Two.
In part two of his superhero blog entry, Steve looks at Superman and others.
AMAZING THINGS: We. Have. BOOKS!
Introducing AMAZING STORIES CLASSICS – reprints from the golden age of Amazing Stories magazine!
TRULY AMAZING NEWS! Amazing Stories 35th Anniversary Cover Reveal
FuturesPast Editions Amazing Stories Classic Reprint – the first book is now revealed!
The 72nd Worldcon Voters will Forge History
The Hugos are upon us. RK gives you even more (and better reasons) to join up and vote!
El Reino de AV-LES
Joaquin Cervantes Bassoco, one of Mexico’s most renowned artists, inspired Galaviz with his BATU comic.