Ah, conventions… and nametags—they go together like ham & swiss cheese! I’ve bookended my convention experiences in a way by showing a 38-year-old Spokon nametag and a new Spocon 2022 tag! Read the column to find out more.
Venus. Following the recent report of life-chemicals found in its atmosphere, is it any wonder that we’re all thinking swampy things again?
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?
This week Steve repurposes and re-edits an old column, hoping it will be new to at least some of you. It’s all about conventions and nametags, anyway, so if you’re not interested, go watch the snow or something.
(Ed’s inside joke: No orcas yet…)
Steve tells you where to get a free SF book and revisits/rewrites an old column dealing with Worldcons and nametags and such.
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.
Steve once again covers the ubiquitous Stephen King, who’s got a new collection of short stories out. A new collection of King is usually something to crow about, and this one’s no exception.
Introducing AMAZING STORIES CLASSICS – reprints from the golden age of Amazing Stories magazine!
FuturesPast Editions Amazing Stories Classic Reprint – the first book is now revealed!
A trip back in time: Earl takes us into his library and pulls some influential fanzines from the shelves.
Sunfire by Edmond Hamilton may not be as recognizable as some of the other classic short stories reviewed here at Amazing Stories, but it maintains the same fresh literary style founder Hugo Gernsback envisioned long ago and allows the readers to enjoy a modern perspective of a classic theme.
Egoboo can be found in all kinds of strange places – including science fiction conventions!
The future isn’t what it used to be, for one of DC Comics’ oldest super-teams.
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