For those of us born back in the halcyon years of the last century, the year 2020 always seemed like a futuristic milestone. Would we be jet-packing through blue skies in our post-scarcity economies
Arisia 2020 was upbeat, considering the difficulties they had during the year. And the fan-driven aspect of Arisia seemed to be more tangible this year, with many freebies and flyers of interest For
Happy Winter Solstice of 2019! The fourth issue of Zapf.Punkt can be downloaded from Diamond Bay Press: Zapf.punkt 4 (Winter Solstice 2019)Download PDF This has been a rough year. Let’s face it. Th
The new biography of Joanna Russ by Gwyneth Jones is a marvel. Published in the Modern Masters of Science Fiction Series from the University of Illinois Press, this book provides a timely and thorou
For those wondering about the booming science fiction scene in the People’s Republic of China, you might be curious to know some background information about the Science and Fantasy Growth Foundation
Happy Autumn Equinox of 2019! It’s time for another issue of Zapf.Punkt available for free DOWNLOAD from Diamond Bay Press Zapf.punkt 3 (Autumn Equinox 2019)Download PDF As Greta Thunberg sailed in
Carlo Jacono cover painting from Urania, #235 (1960). src Arielle Saiber joins Diamond Bay Radio for an interview on Italian Science Fiction and Italian fandom. This interview was inspired by Saiber
Happy Summer Solstice of 2019! The second issue of Zapf.Punkt can be downloaded from Diamond Bay Press: Zapf.punkt 4 (Winter Solstice 2019)Download PDF Did you ever ask yourself, what was that crazy
On Telegraphic Codes A conversation between Lex Berman and John McVey.Recorded in Cambridge, MA on 12th April, 2019. In this podcast, John McVey explains the historical technology and language of tele
Mort Kunstler cover painting from Classics Illustrated, #33 (1953). src Although the original publication date of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is listed as 1886, apparently it was actually