Sure, fanzines mature over time. But over space? Even better. Asterism - The Journal of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Space Music has been expanding exponentially since mid-1995 and now fills 30 pages with news from the vast sci-fi domain.
Editor and publisher Jeff Berkwits has been a omnivorous fantasy buff since childhood, when he first recited Lord of the Rings at the dinner table. His cosmic quarterly appraises a wide range of classical music, ambient compositions, and movie soundtracks as well as perennial space-rock ensembles like Hawkwind and Tangerine Dream. Berkwits preaches to the sci-fi choir but still keeps things grounded with interviews of visionary musicians and award-winning fantasy novelists like Ellen Kushner. Berkwits also reflects an Enterprising enthusiasm - he recently interviewed a slew of authentic Star Trek composers, including Alexander Courage, creator of the original score.
For those of you who believe that space is the place, get Asterism.
Asterism - The Journal of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Space Music: US$2. Email: asterismsf@aol.com.
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