Debut author Jason M. Hough sells sf trilogy to Del Rey Spectra
New editor Mike Braff bought his first trilogy, new author Jason M. Hough's The Darwin Elevator...
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Author Archives: Ian Randal Strock
The Journal of Unlikely Entomology’s issue 2.5 now available
The Journal of Unlikely Entomology's special Valentine's Day-themed flash-fiction issue is now available...
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Books Received: February 2012
Books received for review during the month of February 2012. This page is updated throughout the month.
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Lee & Miller turn in Dragon Ship
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller report the delivery of Dragon Ship to Baen, for September publication...
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Top Box Office Grossers: First Week in February 2012
Two non-blockbusting genre films top the charts in an otherwise weak week for both sf/f/h movies and the box office in general...
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Most Popular and Updated Articles: 5-11 February 2012
The most popular SFScope articles during the last week, as well as those which were updated...
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Comics artist and author Lou Cameron is dead
Cartoon artist and author Lou Cameron (1924-2010) illustrated titles for Classic Illustrated, and worked on many projects over a long career...
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Christopher Samuel Youd, who wrote as John Christopher, dies
Christopher Samuel Youd (1922-2012) was a full-time writer under a variety of pseudonyms, chiefly John Christopher, since 1958. He was the author of No Blade of Grass and the Nebula-nominee A Few Kindred Spirits...
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Top Box Office Grossers: Fifth Week in January 2012
With no new genre films opening, it's a down week for sf/f/h...
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Most Popular and Updated Articles: 29 January-4 February 2012
The most popular SFScope articles during the last week and month, as well as those which were updated...
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Analog’s web site updated, AnLab Award ballot available
The Analog Science Fiction and Fact web site now has content from the April 2012 issue, as well as the Analytical Laboratory Award ballot...
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Dorchester Publishing has no more editors
The last of the editorial staff has left Dorchester Publishing, signaling that the long-time paperback publisher may be giving up the ghost...
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What’s that thing on Werhner von Braun’s desk?
More a case of science fact becoming science fiction, Werhner von Braun was important in both the development of modern American rocketry, and the development of modern science fiction. He was honored for his achievements...
Read more [...] Author Ardath Mayhar Dies
Author Ardath Mayhar (1930-2012) was SFWA's Author Emeritus in 2008, won a Balrog in 1985, and wrote more than 60 novels in a variety of genres...
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Top Box Office Grossers: Fourth Week in January 2012
A new vampire movie takes the top of the charts, but other than that 'bright' spot, it's a down week for sf/f/h films...
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