by Howard Zimmerman | Jun 6, 2012 | Isaac Asimov, Publishing, Starlog
So it’s the late 1970s and I’ve just been hired by the science-fiction media magazine, Starlog. My first task is to review and edit an article by one of my literary gods, Isaac Asimov, on the possibility of faster-than-light travel. More to the point: is...
by Howard Zimmerman | Jun 6, 2012 | Ray Bradbury, Science Fiction, Tribute, Visionary Men
I just heard the sad news of Ray Bradbury’s passing. He was a one-of-a-kind soul, bountifully gifted, unflaggingly positive, a loving and caring man, beloved by all who met him. Ray was only 91 . . . he thought he would live forever. And he will, in hearts and minds,...
by Howard Zimmerman | May 25, 2012 | Comic Books, Dinosaurs, Science Fiction, Starlog
When I was a child, I had several major loves. These included science fiction, paleontology, and graphic storytelling. I knew them better as sci-fi, dinosaurs, and comics. Some kids wanted to be a fireman or a cowboy. I wanted to be Buck Rogers. When I was six or...
by Howard Zimmerman | May 22, 2012 | Graphic Novels, Health Care Reform
Health Care Reform is a subject that affects every single American. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can’t go through life without at least occasionally needing medical help. Jonathan Gruber, an expert on the economics of health care, was the perfect candidate...
by Howard Zimmerman | May 3, 2012 | Comic Books
I see parents on various online forums asking how old a child should be to introduce him or her to comics, and which ones might be good to start with. Okay, gentle people, there is no age limit. There are age-appropriate titles in most categories, and you can find...
