Book Review: The Best of Shrdlu by Denys Parsons Denys Parsons put out a series of books reprinting not just fun typographical errors (which he attributed to the mischief of Gobfrey Shrdlu, a mysterious goblin-like creature) but also what might be called “news of the odd”, alternating pages between “Funny Ha-Ha” and “Funny Peculiar.” This… Continue reading Book Review: The Best of Shrdlu
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Magazine Review: National Geographic July 1981
Magazine Review: National Geographic July 1981 edited by Wilbur E. Garrett National Geographic was originally titled The National Geographic Magazine when it was first published in 1888. It was the scholarly journal of the National Geographic Society. In 1905, it began including photographs to go with the articles, and began sometimes having color photographs in… Continue reading Magazine Review: National Geographic July 1981
Comic Book Review: 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2018
Comic Book Review: 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2018 edited by Tharg The long-running 2000 AD British comic book has had many spin-off projects over the years, including various forms of once-a-year annuals. The traditional time in the British comics industry for these is December, so that young people can get them as Christmas presents. But if… Continue reading Comic Book Review: 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special 2018