The Internet Review of Science Fiction explained

The Internet Review of Science Fiction
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Owner:Bluejack
Launch Date:2004
Current Status:Defunct (2010)

The Internet Review of Science Fiction was an American webzine devoted to science fiction criticism. It featured critical articles as well as reviews of short fiction and novels.[1]

History

The magazine was published from 2004 to 2010 and published articles, essays, interviews, reviews, and criticism on work in the genres of science fiction and fantasy.[2] Notable authors include John Joseph Adams, Jay Lake, and Kristine Kathryn Rusch, as well as a monthly short fiction review written by Lois Tilton. Asimov's Science Fiction writer rated the website as one of the best science fiction opinion sites in 2005.[3] From 2007 to 2009, the Internet Review of Science Fiction was ranked within the top 25 science fiction magazines by the Locus Awards.[4] [5] [6]

In 2008, the magazine partnered with Romania SF Online to publish selected articles in Romanian.The magazine's last issue was in February 2010.[7] Financial shortcomings were cited as the reason for the magazine folding.[8]

Editors

It was largely the concept and creation of John Frost, who was also the first editor in chief.[9] The last editor was Stacey Janssen.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gardner Dozois. 2006. xix. The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Third Annual Collection. Macmillan. 0-312-35334-0.
  2. Web site: John Klima. John Klima (editor). 22 February 2010. Internet Review of Science Fiction Closing and Some Short Fiction Thoughts. tor.com. Macmillan, Inc. 17 May 2011.
  3. Web site: Kelly. James Patrick. On the Net: Bring on the Digital Hugos. Asimov's Science Fiction. Asimov's Science Fiction. 17 May 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070926235556/http://www.asimovs.com/_issue_0505/onthenet.shtml. 26 September 2007.
  4. Web site: Locus Awards Listings 2007. The Locus Index to SF Awards. Locus Magazine. 17 May 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120704184250/http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/Locus2007.html. 4 July 2012.
  5. Web site: Locus Awards Listings 2008. The Locus Index to SF Awards. Locus Magazine. 17 May 2011.
  6. Web site: Locus Awards Listings 2009. The Locus Index to SF Awards. Locus Magazine. 17 May 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110514044623/http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/Locus2009.html. 14 May 2011.
  7. Web site: Janssen. Stacey. Aaaand Scene!. The Internet Review of Science Fiction - February 2010. The Internet Review of Science Fiction. 17 May 2011.
  8. Web site: Internet Review of Science Fiction Folds. Locus Magazine. Locus Magazine. 17 May 2011.
  9. Web site: John Frost . The Internet Review of Science Fiction . 9 July 2016.

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