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by Algis Budrys

The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, August 1984, pp. 30-37

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    January 1984 Issue = 14 Articles
    1. Friend by James Patrick Kelly and John Kessel, pp. 8-24
    2. Another One Hits the Road by Pat Cadigan, pp. 69-88
    3. A Walk to Manhome, and Away by Ian Watson, pp. 122-164
    4. Unlike Cortez by Gregg Keizer, pp. 32-47
    5. Executives and Elevators by John Morressey, pp. 49-53
    6. The Scent of Silverdill by Richard Cowper, pp. 54-65
    7. My Name is Samantha by Mary C. Pangborn, pp. 89-98
    8. Ridge Running by Kim Stanley Robinson, pp. 99-110
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      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 25-31 - 7 Reviews
      1. The Castle of the Otter by Gene Wolfe
      2. Tales by Moonlight by Jessica Amanda Salmonson and Robert T. Garcia, ...
      3. Non-Literary Influences on Science Fiction by Algis Budrys
      4. Science Fiction: The Future by Dick Allen
      5. We by Yevgeny I. Zamyatin
      6. San Diego Lightfoot Sue and Other Stories by Tom Reamy
      7. Lest Darkness Fall by L. Sprague de Camp
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      Films: Krulltured Pearl by Baird Searles, pp. 66-68 - 1 Review
      1. Krull (1983 Film) by Peter Yates
    11. Science: The World of the Red Sun by Isaac Asimov, pp. 112-121
    12. Cartoon by Rex May, p. 48
    13. Cartoon by Joseph Dawes, p. 111
    14. Cover for "Friend" by Thomas Kidd
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    February 1984 Issue = 13 Articles
    1. With a Little Help from Her Friends by Michael Bishop, pp. 5-26
    2. Sphairistike by Keith Roberts, pp. 62-83
    3. The Worm's Head by Ian Watson, pp. 120-164
    4. The Amethyst Phial by Phyllis Eisenstein, pp. 33-47
    5. The Mosserman Trace by Richard Mueller, pp. 48-57
    6. A Cabin on the Coast by Gene Wolfe, pp. 84-93
    7. Rubbish by Gregory Frost, pp. 94-108
    8. [+]
      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 27-32 - 1 Review
      1. Over My Shoulder by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach and Oswald Train
    9. Films: Not Fit for Man Nor Beast by Baird Searles, pp. 59-61
    10. Science: The Subatomic Monster by Isaac Asimov, pp. 109-118
    11. Cover for "With a Little Help from Her Friends" by Ron Walotsky, pp. 1-4
    12. Cartoon by Nurit Karlin, p. 58
    13. Cartoon by Rex May, p. 119
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    March 1984 Issue = 17 Articles
    1. The Timeseer by P.E. Cunningham, pp. 4-39
    2. The Music of the Spheres by Bradley Denton, pp. 79-102
    3. Five Mercies by Mike Conner, pp. 135-158
    4. Hydra by Donald E. Westlake, pp. 49-53
    5. The F&SF Diet by James Patrick Kelly, pp. 55-63
    6. In Excelsis by Paul A. Carter, pp. 65-74
    7. The Fall of Robin Arms by Charles L. Harness, pp. 103-110
    8. Exit Laughing by Larry Tritten, pp. 111-116
    9. End of Season by Tina Rath, pp. 117-123
    10. [+]
      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 40-48 - 6 Reviews
      1. The Armageddon Rag by George R.R. Martin
      2. Worlds Apart by Joe Haldeman
      3. Menace Under Marswood by Sterling E. Lanier
      4. Hoka! by Poul Anderson and Gordon R. Dickson
      5. The Illustrated Book of Science Fiction Lists by Mike Ashley
      6. The Fantasy Cookbook by Rita Hildebrandt and Tim Hildebrandt
    11. The Stranger from Beyond the Sky by R.A. Lafferty, p. 54
    12. Films: Echolaliac Ectoplasm by Baird Searles, pp. 76-78
    13. Science: Love Makes the World Go Round! by Isaac Asimov, pp. 124-134
    14. F&SF Competition, pp. 159-164
    15. Cartoon by Henry Martin, p. 64
    16. Cartoon by Rex May, p. 75
    17. Cover for "Five Mercies" by James Gurney
  4. [+]
    April 1984 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. Steam Bird by Hilbert Schenck, pp. 103-164
    2. The Herders of Grimm by Brad Strickland, pp. 70-90
    3. Salvador by Lucius Shepard, pp. 8-23
    4. Me and the Devil by Ron Goulart, pp. 33-42
    5. Rosinante by Chet Williamson, pp. 43-58
    6. Divine Wind by Robert F. Young, pp. 62-69
    7. [+]
      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 24-32 - 5 Reviews
      1. The War for Eternity by Christopher B. Rowley
      2. The Zen Gun by Barrington J. Bayley
      3. The Second Book of Swords by Fred Saberhagen
      4. Cugel's Saga by Jack Vance
      5. The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers
    8. Films: Some Months After by Baird Searles, pp. 59-61
    9. Science: E Pluribus Unum by Isaac Asimov, pp. 92-101
    10. Cartoon by Joseph Farris, p. 91
    11. Cartoon by Henry Martin, p. 102
    12. Cover for "Rosinante" by Barclay Shaw
  5. [+]
    May 1984 Issue = 16 Articles
    1. Uncle Tuggs by Michael Shea, pp. 6-30
    2. In the Fullness of Time by Bradley Denton, pp. 136-164
    3. Ex-Chameleon by Ron Goulart, pp. 31-44
    4. Reconn Man in the City by Felix C. Gotschalk, pp. 54-60
    5. A Transect by Kim Stanley Robinson, pp. 61-70
    6. Playmates by Chuck Rothman, pp. 71-85
    7. Tadcaster's Doom by Phillip C. Jennings, pp. 86-99
    8. The View from the Top of the Tower by Harry Harrison, pp. 107-114
    9. Point Zero by Terence M. Green, pp. 115-124
    10. [+]
      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 46-53 - 2 Reviews
      1. The Face That Must Die by Ramsey Campbell
      2. Angels of September by Andrew M. Greeley
    11. [+]
      Harlan Ellison's Watching by Harlan Ellison, pp. 100-104 - 1 Review
      1. Enemy Mine (1985 Film) by Wolfgang Petersen
    12. Science: The Minor Objects by Isaac Asimov, pp. 125-134
    13. Cartoon by Henry Martin, p. 45
    14. Cartoon by L.J. Kopf, pp. 105-106
    15. Cartoon by Nurit Karlin, p. 135
    16. Cover for "Ex-Chameleon" by Jill Bauman
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    June 1984 Issue = 14 Articles
    1. The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet by Stephen King, pp. 6-48
    2. Demon Lover by M. Sargent Mackay, pp. 102-132
    3. Joining by Molly Gloss, pp. 57-66
    4. Will the Real Sam Starburst... by Chet Williamson, pp. 67-72
    5. Stoneskin by John Morressey, pp. 73-87
    6. Two Bits by O. Niemand, pp. 91-100
    7. The Skin Disguise by Wayne Wightman, pp. 144-157
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      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 49-56 - 4 Reviews
      1. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature by Frank N. Magill
      2. Another Part of the Fifties by Paul A. Carter
      3. Dark Valley Destiny by L. Sprague de Camp and Catherine Crook de Camp, ...
      4. Nebula Award Stories Seventeen by Joe Haldeman
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      Films: Droidful by Baird Searles, pp. 88-90 - 1 Review
      1. Android (1983 Film) by Aaron Lipstadt
    10. Science: The Two Masses by Isaac Asimov, pp. 133-143
    11. Index to Volume 66, pp. 162-164
    12. Cartoon by Nurit Karlin, p. 101
    13. Cartoon by Henry Martin, pp. 158-161
    14. Cover for "The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet" by R.J. Krupowicz
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    July 1984 Issue = 16 Articles
    1. The Greening of Bed-Stuy by Frederik Pohl, pp. 111-159
    2. Explanations, Inc. by Nancy Kress, pp. 6-19
    3. Thicker Than Ichor by Edward P. Hughes, pp. 29-40
    4. Quicksilver Day by Hal Hill, pp. 41-58
    5. Pattern by Edward Wellen, pp. 59-62
    6. By the Dragon's Cave by Richard Purtill, pp. 63-70
    7. The Smyler by Cooper McLaughlin, pp. 75-87
    8. 300 S. Montgomery by Gene O'Neill, pp. 88-99
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      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 20-26 - 2 Reviews
      1. Green Eyes by Lucius Shepard
      2. The Practice Effect by David Brin
    10. Independence Day Forever by Michael Bishop, p. 28
    11. [+]
      Films: Grimm Fun by Baird Searles, pp. 72-74 - 1 Review
      1. Faerie Tale Theatre (1984 Film)
    12. Science: The Victorious General by Isaac Asimov, pp. 100-110
    13. Cartoon by Joseph Dawes, p. 27
    14. Cartoon by Sidney Harris, p. 71
    15. Cartoon by Henry Martin, pp. 160-164
    16. Cover for "The Greening of Bed-Stuy" by Duncan Eagleson
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    August 1984 Issue = 15 Articles
    1. Ganglion by Wayne Wightman, pp. 6-29
    2. Freedom Beach by John Kessel and James Patrick Kelly, pp. 52-71
    3. What Makes Us Human by Stephen R. Donaldson, pp. 129-158
    4. Dear Friend Charlene, pp. 39-51
    5. Great Speckle Bird by Reid Collins, pp. 72-78
    6. Magic Granny Says Don't Meddle by Suzette Haden Elgin, pp. 84-91
    7. The Picture Man by John Dalmas, pp. 92-107
    8. Mama by Susan Casper, pp. 108-115
    9. The Artist Passes It By by O. Niemand, pp. 116-117
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      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 30-37 - 6 Reviews
      1. Nifft the Lean by Michael Shea
      2. Clay's Ark by Octavia E. Butler
      3. Men, Martians and Machines by Eric Frank Russell
      4. The Joy Makers by James Gunn
      5. The Shores of Another Sea by Chad Oliver
      6. The Classic Philip Jose Farmer, 1952-1964 by Martin H. Greenberg and Philip Jose Farmer
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      Harlan Ellison's Watching by Harlan Ellison, pp. 79-83 - 1 Review
      1. Greystoke - The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984 Film) by Hugh Hudson
    12. Science: Coming Full Circle by Isaac Asimov, pp. 118-128
    13. F&SF Competition, pp. 159-166
    14. Cartoon by Nurit Karlin, p. 38
    15. Cover for "Ganglion" by Paul Chadwick
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    September 1984 Issue = 15 Articles
    1. The Blister by Frederik Pohl, pp. 7-51
    2. Redcap by Lisa Tuttle, pp. 60-66
    3. Cuckoo by Madeleine E. Robins, pp. 67-78
    4. Instructions by Bob Leman, pp. 79-85
    5. You Shall Have a Song and Gladness of Heart by Kim Hughes, pp. 96-106
    6. Pieces of Eight by Jayge Carr, pp. 108-118
    7. Armageddon Between Sets by Edward Bryant, pp. 119-133
    8. Telliamed by Bruce Sterling, pp. 145-157
    9. [+]
      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 52-59 - 3 Reviews
      1. The Integral Trees by Larry Niven
      2. Exile on Vlahil by Ardath Mayhar
      3. The Herald by Michael Shaara
    10. [+]
      Harlan Ellison's Watching by Harlan Ellison, pp. 87-95 - 5 Reviews
      1. Splash (1984 Film) by Ron Howard
      2. Star Trek III - The Search for Spock (1984 Film) by Leonard Nimoy
      3. The Ice Pirates (1984 Film) by Stewart Raffill
      4. The Quest (1983 Film) by Saul Bass and Elaine Bass
      5. Iceman (1984 Film) by Fred Schepisi
    11. Science: The Different Years of Time by Isaac Asimov, pp. 134-144
    12. Acrostic Puzzle by Ronald Miller, pp. 158-164
    13. Cover for "The Blister" by Thomas Kidd
    14. Cartoon by Nurit Karlin, p. 86
    15. Cartoon by Joseph Farris, p. 107
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    October 1984 Issue = 12 Articles
    1. The Night of White Bhairab by Lucius Shepard, pp. 8-39
    2. Somebody Else's Magic by Marion Zimmer Bradley, pp. 101-134
    3. The Man of the Future by Edward Bryant, pp. 48-60
    4. The Flesh of Her Hair by Ian Watson, pp. 62-75
    5. Isolation Area by Ben Bova, pp. 76-96
    6. The Aliens Who Knew, I Mean, Everything by George Alec Effinger, pp. 147-164
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      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 40-47 - 4 Reviews
      1. World's End by Joan D. Vinge
      2. The Pig Plantagenet by Allen Andrews
      3. Sword and Sorceress I by Marion Zimmer Bradley
      4. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
    8. [+]
      Harlan Ellison's Watching by Harlan Ellison, pp. 97-100 - 1 Review
      1. Firestarter (1984 Film) by Mark L. Lester
    9. Science: The Different Years of the Universe by Isaac Asimov, pp. 135-145
    10. Cartoon by Henry Martin, p. 61
    11. Cartoon by Rex May, p. 146
    12. Cover for "Somebody Else's Magic" by Ron Walotsky
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    November 1984 Issue = 16 Articles
    1. The Black Horn by Jack Dann, pp. 8-27
    2. The Doors by Barbara Owens, pp. 48-66
    3. The Taker of Children by Brad Strickland, pp. 78-95
    4. The Man Who Decided the Truth About Todd and Adriana's Bady by George Alec Effinger, pp. 141-164
    5. Play It Again, Sam by Larry Tritten, pp. 28-31
    6. The Five Points of Roguery by Jane Yolen, pp. 40-45
    7. Dem Bones, Dem Bones Gonna Rise Again by Richard Mueller, pp. 67-77
    8. Bedside Manor by Barry N. Malzberg, pp. 97-104
    9. Clotaire's Balloon by Nancy Etchemendy, pp. 106-118
    10. Glass Houses by Robert F. Young, pp. 119-129
    11. [+]
      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 32-39 - 4 Reviews
      1. The Dune Encyclopedia by Willis E. McNelly
      2. Creature Features Movie Guide by John Stanley
      3. The Stars Are the Styx by Theodore Sturgeon
      4. The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce
    12. Science: As Far Human Eye Could See by Isaac Asimov, pp. 130-140
    13. Cartoon by Rex May, pp. 46-47
    14. Cartoon by Joseph Farris, p. 96
    15. Cartoon by Henry Martin, p. 105
    16. Cover for "The Doors" by Ron Walotsky
  12. [+]
    December 1984 Issue = 16 Articles
    1. Monument to the Third International by Rudy Rucker, pp. 8-17
    2. Profile of Rudy Rucker by Charles Platt, pp. 18-25
    3. [+]
      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 26-34 - 3 Reviews
      1. Job: A Comedy of Justice by Robert A. Heinlein
      2. Heechee Rendezvous by Frederik Pohl
      3. Demon by John Varley
    4. Seaborne by Molly Gloss, pp. 35-58
    5. The Boy Who Disappeared Clouds by Lawrence Block, pp. 59-67
    6. A Day in the Life of a Classics Professor by Stan Dryer, pp. 68-83
    7. Cartoon by Alexis Gilliland, p. 84
    8. The Man Who Came Close by Harvey Jacobs, pp. 85-97
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      Harlan Ellison's Watching by Harlan Ellison, pp. 98-105 - 1 Review
      1. Children of the Corn (1984 Film) by Fritz Kiersch
    10. The Spacing of Fred McNerth by Anne D. Jordan, pp. 106-108
    11. Finnegan's Fake by Richard Mueller, pp. 109-121
    12. Cartoon by Joseph Dawes, p. 122
    13. Science: Made, Not Found by Isaac Asimov, pp. 123-133
    14. The Man Who Painted the Dragon Griaule by Lucius Shepard, pp. 134-161
    15. Index to Volume 67, pp. 162-164
    16. Cover for "The Man Who Painted the Dragon Griaule" by James Gurney
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