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In Search of the Real Men in Black
by Nick Redfern, Columnist and Monster Hunter
(May 23, 2012)
Men in Black 3 is finally among us, and the exploits of those black-garbed secret agents of an equally secret agency - whose job it is to hide the truth about an alien presence on our world - are set to entertain cinema-goers just about here, there and eve
Lair of the Beasts: British Mermaids
by Nick Redfern, Columnist and Author
(April 21, 2012)
While the controversial notion that the United Kingdom might actually be the home of living, breathing, flesh and blood mermaids will inevitably, and quite justifiably, be greeted by many with the rolling of eyes and loud hoots of derision, it is an undeni
The Geek Life: Back to the Future Tripping
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist
(March 07, 2012)
The Geek Life is a weekly look at what is going on in the Geek Culture. Movies, Comics, Books, Video Games, and TV Shows encompass more than just release dates and reviews. This week the Geek Life goes Back to the Future Tripping.
Resurrection by Arwen Elys Dayton
by Arwen Elys Dayton, Author
(February 16, 2012)
Arwen Elys Dayton's Sci-Fi novel Resurrection was released in January and since them has spent weeks at #1 on Amazon's Sci—Fi lists in both the US and the UK. Here the author talks about her research trip to Egypt and how real life and the novel's plot b
Tuesday Terrors!
by Tim Janson, Critic
(January 03, 2012)
Welcome to the first 2012 installment of Tuesday Terrors. First I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year…and hopefully it’s not our LAST new year what with all the Mayan calendar paranoia. This week’s Tuesday Terrors features several new reviews and
Lair of the Beasts: The Ape-Man of Sumatra
by Nick Redfern, Monster Expert
(November 19, 2011)
Just published by Britain’s CFZ Press is a brand new book from Richard Freeman, of the Center for Fortean Zoology, one of the very few full time groups in the world dedicated to uncovering the truth behind Bigfoot, the Yeti, sea-serpents, the Chupacabra,
Harry Potter: Book Vs. Film, Part I
by Alexandria Kaplan, Author
(November 17, 2010)
Harry Potter is a literary masterpiece; with prose that is simple and easy to read, and descriptions that fill your mind with elaborate sensory experiences. There are few books I can recommend as highly as the J.K Rowling novels (start from the beginning).
Who are The Greatest Comic Writers of All-Time?
by Tim Janson, Contributing Writer
(May 09, 2009)
Mania.com contributor Tim Janson wants to name the top 20 greatest comic writers of all time, but he needs your help!
The Top 20 Greatest Fantasy Writers of All-Time
by Tim Janson, Columnist
(April 10, 2009)
Well after laboring on the Greatest Sci-Fi and Horror writers, I’ve finally turned my attention to my favorite genre, Fantasy! This was the most difficult list of all to do because fantasy’s lineage is so long and there are so many different sub-genre
The Top 20 Greatest Horror Writers of All-time
by Tim Janson, Columnist
(February 20, 2009)
With Sci-Fi, you have a starting point that most people can agree on, namely the publication of Amazing Stories in 1926, the first magazine devoted to science fiction. On the other hand, horror’s legacy is far older. One can trace the telling of ghost
Top 15 Greatest Science Fiction Writers of All-Time
by Tim Janson, Columnist
(January 30, 2009)
One of the things that makes science fiction so popular is that it means many things to many people. Some people will insist that they are not even reading science fiction when they read a Star Wars novel or a novel dealing with alternate history. That i
The Manic Maniac: Crichton's Legacy
by Joe Crosby, Columnist
(November 07, 2008)
Lord of the Rings Animated Legolas Maquette
by News Editor
(May 31, 2007)
Martin the Best? Goodkind the Worst? More WHO, Please.
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(April 25, 2003)
Williams, David Nominated. DOCTOR WHO is Back. Critical Notes.
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(April 18, 2003)
Gibson Defended. Too Many Chicks. Gemmell the Best?
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(April 11, 2003)
Gibson Gone Soft? DUNE Response Mixed? Too Many Girls?
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(March 24, 2003)
DUNE Book 7? Asimov on Screen? Browder Loves Hobb?
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(March 17, 2003)
Osama Loves Asimov? Readers Love Jordan?
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(March 10, 2003)
SF Book Questions and Answers
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(March 03, 2003)
New Year, New Books
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(January 08, 2003)
SF Stocking Stuffers
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(December 11, 2002)
When the Fall Turns Cold, Curl Up with a SF Book
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(November 13, 2002)
This Month's Notable Book Releases
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(October 09, 2002)
Books this Month
by Chris Wyatt, Associate Editor
(September 11, 2002)