Ian Watson RIP: another one of the greats gone (author news).
The science fiction world has dimmed a little this week with the passing of Ian Watson, a writer whose work
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On The Trail Of The Prisoner by Catherine Németh Fraumerman (book review).
The full title of Catherine Németh Fraumerman’s booklet, ‘On The Trail Of The Prisoner’, includes the subtitle ‘A Walking Guide
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Project: The Prisoner: The Village Technical Manual by Tim Palgut (book review).
Very occasionally, I take a look around to see what ‘The Prisoner’ fandom is producing. Hence, coming across this softcover,
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Back Issue #165 March 2026 (magazine review).
In his editorial for this ‘Back Issue’, Roger Ash points out that he missed the Kree-Skrull War in the previous
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Illustrators #50 (magazine review).
Even editor Diego Cordoba is amazed that they’ve reached fifty issues. This edition has had a slight price rise but
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The Falling Sky: The Talmont Trilogy book 3 by David Hair (book review).
Can six sexy swordspeople and sorcerers save the Talmont Empire from the apocalypse planned by its founder? That’s the big
Read MoreAlter Ego #197 January 2026 (magazine review).
The main section of this edition of Alter Ego is devoted to Hillman Comics, although its owner, Alex Hillman, saw
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Secret Six Volume 2: Money For Murder by Gail Simnone, Nicola Scott, Doug Hazlewood and Javier Pina (graphic novel review).
This volume, ‘Secret Six Volume 2: Money For Murder’ features reprints from Secret Six # 1-14. The list of creators
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The 25 best science fiction novels according to science fiction readers (article).
Trying to compile a list of the best science fiction novels according to science fiction readers is a bit like
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Ursula K. Le Guin: still ruling the science fiction canon (article).
Science fiction is forever declaring new emperors. Every few years a fresh contender stomps into the throne room with a
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