Galactic Journey

by Valerie McElroy Now that The Man Who Haunted Himself has made its way across the pond, it is sure to get Roger Moore’s American fans running to theaters. Fair warning though—this film may not be at all what you were expecting. A good friend and I made it a point to catch a matinee … Continue reading [September 14, 1971] Upside Down or Right Side Up? (The Man Who Haunted Himself) → The post [September 14, 1971] Upside Down or Right Side Up? (<i>The Man Who Haunted Himself</i>) appeared first…

This first Galactoscope of the month focuses on literature for children and teenagers. Perhaps one of these will make a good Back to School present for your youngster! By SJ Groenewegen The Dragon Hoard, by Tanith Lee Jacket art and line drawings by Graham Oakley I have a soft spot for fantasy stories written for … Continue reading [September 12, 1971] The Dragon's Hoard—fantasy for young people (September Galactoscope) → The post [September 12, 1971] The Dragon's Hoard—fantasy for young people…

Join us tonight at 7pm PDT for Science Fiction Theater—prepare to be… Bedazzled! by Gideon Marcus I've just flown back from Boston, and boy, are my arms tired! Seriously, folks, Noreascon was quite the experience, comprising 1600 attendees and 2100 total membership, making it the biggest science fiction con ever held! Not only that, but … Continue reading [September 10, 1971] Noreascon! (the 1971 Hugo Awards) → The post [September 10, 1971] Noreascon! (the 1971 Hugo Awards) appeared first on…

by Fiona Moore As the summer term draws to an end and Michaelmas approaches, once again I’m hard at work preparing the curriculum. I’m surfacing briefly from the syllabus, however, to read the second New Worlds Quarterly as a change of pace. Cover of New Worlds Quarterly #2 The first quarterly edition of New Worlds … Continue reading [September 8, 1971] All Rebels Eventually Become The Establishment: New Worlds Quarterly #2 → The post [September 8, 1971] All Rebels Eventually Become The…

by Cora Buhlert I know that I promised you a movie review and you will see it eventually. However, sometimes there are other, more important issues that demand to be written about. Such as the reignited debate about paragraph 218 of the West German Criminal Code, one of the country's most hated laws. Paragraph 218: … Continue reading [September 6, 1971] The Most Hated Law: The Paragraph 218 Debate in West Germany → The post [September 6, 1971] The Most Hated Law: The Paragraph 218 Debate in…

by Jason Sacks Let’s Scare Jessica to Death is a sensation. It’s a pulse, an energy of deep emotional pain. It’s the kind of horror film that’s short on obvious scares and long on a mood that unsettles and creeps under your skin. This movie has a title that promises wild action. The ads in … Continue reading [September 4, 1971] Real Horrors or Imagined Horrors (Let's Scare Jessica to Death) → The post [September 4, 1971] Real Horrors or Imagined Horrors (<em>Let's Scare Jessica to Death</em>)…

by Arturo Serrano It's an unfortunate cliché that an artistic temperament tends to prefer mystery over fact, as most famously expressed by Keats when he chastised Newton for figuring out rainbows. This attitude stems from the unhealthy mental habit of judging the real world to be dull. I'll be the first to agree that the … Continue reading [September 2, 1971] Cytherean Elegy (Farewell, Fantastic Venus!) → The post [September 2, 1971] Cytherean Elegy (<i>Farewell, Fantastic Venus!</i>) appeared…

by Gideon Marcus Dead man at the wheel We're in a weird interregnum with Analog, now that John W. Campbell, Jr. has rejoined the dust whence he came. I've just read Isaac Asimov's eulogy in Luna, an interestingly alloyed piece, but, one question remains: who will fill the late editor's shoes? You know how, in … Continue reading [August 31, 1971] Wheels within wheels (September 1971 Analog) → The post [August 31, 1971] Wheels within wheels (September 1971 <i>Analog</i>) appeared first on…

by George Pritchard Amongst the Galactic Journey staff, the Quark series has proved to be a bit of a problem child. I am now the third person to cover it, which seems like a bad sign, but let's see what we get, shall we? Cover by Martin Last On Speculative Fiction, by Samuel R. Delany … Continue reading [August 28, 1971] Hard To Handle (Quark/4) → The post [August 28, 1971] Hard To Handle (<i>Quark/4</i>) appeared first on Galactic Journey.

by Cora Buhlert I was planning to review a movie today, a musical comedy called When My Sweetheart Gets Loud that's currently sitting at the top of the West German cinema charts. However, the movie will have to wait, because talking about a silly comedy feels wrong in the light of two terrible events that … Continue reading [August 26, 1971] Blood and Bullets in the Streets of West Germany: The Shooting of Petra Schelm and the Munich Bank Robbery → The post [August 26, 1971] Blood and Bullets…

by Gideon Marcus I've written previously on the lead-up to Apollo 15, and how it marks the first time the Apollo hardware is being used to its full capabilities. On August 7, 1971, Endeavour splashed down in the Pacific, marking a successful end to that mission. What happened in-between? Let's find out… Extended Mission When … Continue reading [August 24, 1971] A great Endeavour (Apollo 15) → The post [August 24, 1971] A great Endeavour (Apollo 15) appeared first on Galactic Journey.

While some folks want art to exist outside of politics, it’s often enmeshed in the discipline. From Picasso’s haunting painting Guernica, to Lady Liberty Leading the People, art has been used to portray political ideals and aspirations for centuries. Left, Guernica by Picasso, 1937. Right Lady Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix, 1830 Politics … Continue reading [August 22, 1971] Racial Integration in the Gallery Space: Whitney Museum vs The De Luxe Show → The post [August 22, 1971]…

by Gideon Marcus Everyone knows it's Windy Everyone is familiar with weather balloons, those high altitude drifters that have been returning meteorological information (and provoking UFO sightings) for nearly 30 years. Now, thanks to the French "Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales" (CNES), satellites are taking weather balloons to new heights. On August 16th, a NASA "Scout" … Continue reading [August 20, 1971] Underground (September 1971 Fantasy and Science Fiction) → The post [August 20, 1971]…

by Fiona Moore While the final episodes have not been screened in all regions (due in at least one case to nervousness about the portrayal of drug use– squares are everywhere), it behooves me to write a review of the first season of UFO, since rumours are rampant about the focus of its next season. … Continue reading [August 18, 1971] Confetti Check, Could Do Better: UFO → The post [August 18, 1971] Confetti Check, Could Do Better: UFO appeared first on Galactic Journey.

Three more science fiction/fantasy books for you this month of consistently higher quality than the last batch! By Mx Kris Vyas-Myall The Forest of Forever, by Thomas Burnett Swann Cover Illustration by George Barr Cast your mind back seven years ago. Manfred Mann were at the top of the charts with Do Wah Diddy Diddy, … Continue reading [August 17, 1971] Margaret and I and others (August Galactoscope #2) → The post [August 17, 1971] Margaret and I and others (August Galactoscope #2) appeared…

Five science fiction/fantasy books for you this month ranging from the bottom of the barrel to near the top. This article is worth your gander to assess the bumper crop of science fiction this month! by David Levinson The Children of Llyr, by Evangeline Walton Art by David Johnston The Mabinogion is a medieval collection … Continue reading [August 16, 1971] The of The Children of Llyr (August Galactoscope #1) → The post [August 16, 1971] The of The Children of Llyr (August Galactoscope #1)…

By SJ Groenewegen Atrocities in East Pakistan The news out of East Pakistan has been appallingly bad. Back in June, David Levinson reported on the violence and the political situation, and Gideon Marcus acknowledged the horrific images in the news of starvation and illness, and a burgeoning refugee crisis. In Britain, where I live, The … Continue reading [August 14, 1971] George Harrison and Friends Play for East Pakistan (The Concert for Bangla Desh) → The post [August 14, 1971] George…

by John Boston The September 1971 Amazing reverts to a more conventional and less flamboyant look than the last couple of issues with a reasonably conventional scene—spacesuited guy grabbing a rather decrepit-looking piece of machinery, with “JUNK PATROL by TED WHITE” right there so everybody knows what’s going on. It’s nicely done by Dan Adkins, … Continue reading [August 12, 1971] The Second Trip (September 1971 Amazing) → The post [August 12, 1971] The Second Trip (September 1971…

by Jason Sacks The Omega Man starts in such a promising way. Charlton Heston is driving around Los Angeles one sunny morning in a shiny Cadillac convertible. It’s a beautiful day, but we soon realize something is wrong. There are no cars on the streets. There are no people on the streets either. In fact, … Continue reading [August 10, 1971] The Omega Man: You Damn, Dirty… Vampires! → The post [August 10, 1971] The Omega Man: You Damn, Dirty… Vampires! appeared first on Galactic Journey.

by Gideon Marcus Flying high We cover a lot of space missions here at the Journey (and indeed, as we speak, Apollo 15 has splashed down; we'll have full coverage on the flight presently). But space exploration involves more than just satellites, Moon probes, and interplanetary spacecraft. There are cheaper ways to get above the … Continue reading [August 8, 1971] The Edge and the Mist (September 1971 Galaxy) → The post [August 8, 1971] The Edge and the Mist (September 1971 <i>Galaxy</i>)…

by Tam Phan (Secret Asian Man) I saw Shaft this week, and I understand why people speak so highly of it. Richard Roundtree has a confidence that fills every room before he says a word, and the film carries itself with a style that few others can match. But after the excitement faded, I kept … Continue reading [August 6, 1971] Cool is Not Enough: Shaft and the Cost of Standing Alone (July 1971 Shaft) → The post [August 6, 1971] Cool is Not Enough: Shaft and the Cost of Standing Alone (July 1971…

by George Pritchard This year, Ken Russell is a man on fire. He has already made a name for himself as a television director for the BBC, in addition to several feature films. He has just released his second film this year, and word is that he is planning for a third, a production schedule … Continue reading [August 4, 1971] The Devils → The post [August 4, 1971] <i>The Devils</i> appeared first on Galactic Journey.

by David Levinson Updates When I write about current events for the Journey, I usually look for something interesting that has happened since my last article. If I can tie it in to some of the stories in the magazine under review, so much the better. However that often means that I have to leave … Continue reading [August 2, 1971] Retreads (September-October 1971 IF) → The post [August 2, 1971] Retreads (September-October 1971 <i>IF</i>) appeared first on Galactic Journey.

Join us RIGHT NOW for live color coverage of the first Apollo 15 Moon walk!!! by Gideon Marcus This ongoing farce In my last article (covering this month's F&SF), I discussed the then upcoming Apollo 15 with a bit of wistfulness. Now the flight is in progress, and the feeling has only increased. You see, … Continue reading [July 31, 1971] Final Blackout (August 1971 Analog) → The post [July 31, 1971] Final Blackout (August 1971 <i>Analog</i>) appeared first on Galactic Journey.

The Journey is proud to present our newest staffer, Ms. Valerie McElroy, who recently became conductor of the San Diego Symphony Chorus. Not only is she shattering glass ceilings galore, but she also brings a discerning artistic eye, as you shall see with her first (but hopefully not last!) piece for this publication… by Valerie … Continue reading [July 28, 1971] Pure Imagination (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) → The post [July 28, 1971] Pure Imagination (<i>Willy Wonka and the…

by Jason Sacks Comic books have had a great 1971 from an creative standpoint. Some of the finest creators in the world are delivering amazing comics stories. But this greatness has a sad catch. Comic books are suddenly much more expensive on our nation’s newsstands. Better comics, higher prices. Something’s gotta give. New comics like … Continue reading [July 26, 1971] Nixon's Inflation Hits the Comic Books → The post [July 26, 1971] Nixon's Inflation Hits the Comic Books appeared first on…

by Joe Reid You can always tell when you are looking at something futuristic. Sometimes it’s in the outfits, all shiny and metallic, since we will all be dressing like walking tin cans in the future. Sometimes it’s the way people move: robotic and stiff. Sometimes it is the wild hairdos, big and colorful, with … Continue reading [July 24, 1971] Hairless and Meaningless (the movie THX-1138) → The post [July 24, 1971] Hairless and Meaningless (the movie <i>THX-1138</i>) appeared first on Galactic…

by Gideon Marcus Untapped potential In less than one week, the seventh Apollo mission will be bound for the Moon. It is a bittersweet thing that this will, at once, be the first and one of the last flights of Apollo that will achieve the full potential of the spacecraft. Apollo 15, crewed by Dave … Continue reading [July 22, 1971] Born to Exile (August 1971 Fantasy and Science Fiction) → The post [July 22, 1971] Born to Exile (August 1971 <i>Fantasy and Science Fiction</i>) appeared first on…

by Gideon Marcus The Hits Keep Coming Larry Niven is one of science fiction's new superstars. First published just seven years ago, he's a contemporary of other Young Turks like Chip Delany and Ursula LeGuin. Unlike them, his work shows few of the flourishes of the New Wave, yet it stands quite apart from the … Continue reading [July 20, 1971] All the Myriad Ways, by Larry Niven → The post [July 20, 1971] All the Myriad Ways, by Larry Niven appeared first on Galactic Journey.

by John Boston John W. Campbell, editor of Analog, died a few days ago, while watching professional wrestling on TV—a quintessentially American death, except that it was Mexican wrestling. I never met the man, but he strongly affected my life, and the life of every maniacal SF reader. John W. Campbell (unattributed) Campbell’s place in … Continue reading [July 18, 1971] The Tragedy of John W. Campbell (1910-1971) → The post [July 18, 1971] The Tragedy of John W. Campbell (1910-1971) appeared…