Back Issues of
Strange New Worlds
the Science Fiction Collectors Magazine
These back issues are publisher's unsold stock.
Condition is "as new." Strange New Worlds published from 1992 through 1994. It
provided news of interest to collectors of Media Science Fiction, including price guides,
how-to articles, model kit assembly tips, book reviews, convention reports, and new
product releases.
Space 1959: Space-Age Model Kits of the '50s:
a pictorial and informative look at the '50s vision of the future, as seen through model
kits and popular publications of the time. Elliott Swanson, a noted collector and dealer
of models and science fiction memorabilia and a former consultant for "Sci-Fi
Buzz," takes readers on a field trip through our past. One of the most comprehensive
and detailed articles written about these rare collectibles.
Possession Obsession: Are you a packrat
or a collector? Jane Frank, director of Worlds of Wonder Gallery in Washington DC,
discusses the Packrat Principle. Take the Diagnostic Self-Test to see if you are
afflicted. The Hoarder's Motto: anything worth having, is worth having three of.
Models and Miniatures: pointers on assembling
the AMT/ERTL Deep Space Nine space station.
Movie Posters of the '50s and '60s: The
golden age of since fiction movie posters. This article is a book excerpt from
"Yesterday's Tomorrows" by Bruce L. Wright.
An Interview with Bill Mumy: The boy genius of "Lost in Space" comes of
age, by Gary Roen and Jeff Cisneros. Mumy discusses his Lost In Space comics series.
Elfquest - An "Indy" Success Story:
The creation of husband and wife team Wendy and Richard Pini tops the most successful of
the independent comics.
Focus on Fandom - The Comic / Science Fiction
Connection: Though they claim to be separate, science fiction and comics fandoms
have a shared history and shared themes. By Karen Ann Yost.
The Bacteria That Ate Cheron: Mego's
eight-inch Star Trek aliens are among the most sought-after Trek collectibles. But beware
some common flaws even in sealed packages.
Fantasy Miniature Collecting: These tiny
metal warriors, wizards, dragons, and maidens in distress -- what do they represent to
collectors? by Scott E. Green
An Audio Consumer's Guide to Dracula and Other Vampires by Bennet Pomerzntz. A look at
the plethora of vampire releases about to deluge the market.
Zines: Are The Collectibles? by
Karen Ann Yost. This issue's "focus on fandom" column sheds light on the merits
and foibles of zine collecting.
Hallmark Ornament Update by Jo Davidsmeyer
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