What’s Wrong With Mediocre?
C. E. Martin champions the cause for B Movies (and B Lit) everywhere!
Which is the Better Form of Film Criticism, the Academic Approach or Populist Presentation? Consider the Film ‘Robot Monster.
Robot Monster considered as a helix of semi-precious stones (our Amazing apologies to Chip)
Noticias literatura 12-2
“Vitoria Fantástica” ciclo de conferencias y presentaciones de libros en Vitoria Se ha anunciado el ciclo de charlas y presentaciones de libros titulado “Vitoria Fantástica”, que tendrá lugar de febrero a abril. Los actos del […]
Grant Louden: Bringing Us All One Step Closer To Space
Grant Louden is creating fine art sculptures from science fiction cover illustrations.
Where (Comic Book) Art Meets Philosophy: A 1000 Ideas By 100 Manga Artists Review
A review of the art book: 1,100 Ideas By 100 Manga Artists
The Club House 2/7/14
On Snowden, whistleblowers, heroes, traitors, bad editors, bad fans and fanzine reviews.
A Year With Amazing Stories: My Anime Blogiversary!
Morgana Santilli reflects on a year of posts and blogging. Happy Blogiversary!
ABSOLUTE ZERO: Cool Websites, Very Cool
Websites Devoted To SF’s Greatest (Serialized) Heroes – Buck Rogers & Flash Gordon
There’s No Right Way To Be A Fan?!?
Want to be a fan? A REAL fan? A TRUfan? There is only one true way. Learn how to follow the path to righteous fannishness – or be doomed to fakefandom – FOREVER!
When is a Convention Not a Convention? When It Is your First Convention!
R. Graeme Cameron suggests that the best way to attend a science fiction convention is to not treat it like a yard sale.
The Other Victoria: Steampunk’s Queen
Was it Colonel Mustard in the arboretum with the steam shovel? Steve participates in a steampunk murder mystery evening.
The Club House 1/31/14
An announcement concerning Agberg, and reviews of the latest fanzine releases
Friday Fanzine: Fadeaway by Robert Jennings
Bob Jenning’s Fadeaway #39 – sercon at its finest.
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
Review: National Lampoon’s June, 1972 Special Science Fiction Issue
A review of a satiric, transgrssive and humorous look at science fiction by the National Lampoon magazine.
The Club House 1/17/14
In one pitch baseball, as in life, it pays to keep swinging. Advice for life and fanzine reviews in one nifty package!
Noticias Literatura 15-1-14
Noticias sobre festivales, webs dedicadas al género y lo mejor en literatura del 2013.
Chi-Fi Gets It Right
K. Ceres Wright highlights the recent announcement by the Chi-Fi convention that they are rescheduling their convention because the venue might not be welcoming to fans.
Review: Try to Remember by Frank Herbert
Try to Remember by Frank Herbert is a fitting finale to the 1969 edition Best of Amazing anthology and a fitting story to represent what is best about Amazing Stories. First published in the October 1961 issue, the novella is one of those stories that makes the reader think.
What Were You Expecting, Baby?
A look at criticism of Space Dandy and some thoughts with relation to Cowboy Bebop.
The Club House 1/10/2014
It’s awards season once again and Earl Terry Kemp profiles some works that are eligible for various Hugo Award categories.
Judith Merril, o una vida militante
Laura Ponce profiles one of science fiction’s most influential women, author and editor – Judith Merril.
Boskone 51 Amazing Stories Panels
Amazing Stories’ panel schedule for the up-coming Boskone 51!
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