Art
Front Cover … The Hidden Library by Alan White
Back Cover …Floating Isle by Tiffanie Gray Letters
4 … Jose Sanchez
4 … Lloyd Penney Anime
5 …Mother of the Year by Jessi Silver Books
8 …Hardwired by Walter Jon Williams …Review by Heath Row Comics
9 …ELITE Asks “Is Superman Relevant?” …Analysis by Jason P. Hunt Movies
10 …Dr. Giggles …Review by Heath Row SerCon
11 …Alonzo Deen Cole Bio-Bibliography by Jon D. Swartz, Ph. D. Television
14 …CBS’s Under the Dome …Review by Jim McCoy Food of Famous Authoress
16 …Carrot Cake from Cedar Sanderson
As the final paperwork on our recent Super Sci-Fi Book Sale is completed, I wanted to take a moment to express my personal gratitude, as well as that of the club, to all MonSFFA members, and friends of the club, who answered the call and volunteered to help with the sale. On the eve of the event Friday night, on the Saturday morning of the sale, and late-afternoon/evening, post sale, folk stepped up to help us unload and cart boxes of books, set-up our sales tables, and then pack it all up at day’s end. This is a monumental task, and we greatly appreciate your efforts on behalf of MonSFFA; our book sale simply could not happen without the help of volunteers, so again, thank you!
We are also very appreciative of the many donations of books—in some cases whole carloads!—that we received. So a “Thank You” is in order, as well, to all who donated to the cause. This annual book sale is a major fund-raising event for our club; know that all proceeds are directed to MonSFFA’s operating budget.
Our treasurer will report on the sale during the upcoming November 23rd regular club meeting, but I can tell you that this 2024 installment of the Super Sci-Fi Book Sale was quite well attended and added north of $800 to the club’s coffers. It had been some five years since we had held the sale, the yearly event having been scuttled during the pandemic and post-pandemic period, and frankly, we were unsure of the number of people who might return after such a prolonged hiatus, given lingering post-pandemic anxieties. We were very pleased to see a good turnout, resulting in one of our more lucrative results! So, a final thank you is proffered to all who attended and availed themselves of the fantastic bargains we had on offer!
Happy reading, everyone, and we’ll see you at next year’s Super Sci-Fi Book Sale!
Follow the club at www.MonSFFA.ca, and drop in to one of our regular meetings to see what we’re all about!
AN X-CLASS DOUBLE SOLAR FLARE: Solar activity remains high with an X-class double solar flare on Oct. 26th. The explosion hurled an impressive CME into space, and it appears to have an Earth-directed component. Several big sunspots are turning toward Earth, so this could be the beginning of a week of stormy space weather. Full story @ Spaceweather.com.
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An M9.5-X1.8 class double flare on Oct. 26th. Extreme ultraviolet movie from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory.
BIG SUNSPOTS AND AN X-FLARE: A big group of new sunspots exploded this morning, producing an X3.3-class solar flare and an impressive CME. The CME will graze Earth on Oct. 26th, possibly causing a geomagnetic storm. More flares are in the offing as the sunspot group turns toward Earth. Full story @ Spaceweather.com.
A phalanx of active sunspots is turning toward Earth.
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Since I am pretty sure we do not have millionaires in our group, I thought that, nevertheless, it might amuse some. 🙂
Star Trek Auction “Bid Long and Prosper” Presented by Julien’s Auctions at Infinity Festival
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 22, 2024 /CNW/ — Julien’s Auctions and Infinity Festival are partnering to present “Bid Long and Prosper,” an exclusive exhibition and auction featuring over 200 rare Star Trek items.
The auction will take place on November 9th at The Aster in Los Angeles, with a special preview exhibition at Infinity Festival from November 7th & 8th.
William Shatner, the iconic Captain Kirk, as he reconnects with Star Trek history. For the first time in over sixty years, Shatner holds the original series Communicator and Phaser. These are 2 featured lots in our upcoming “Bid Long & Prosper” Auction. Register & Bid Now https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/star-trek-526
This landmark auction boasts an impressive collection of original props and costumes from the Star Trek universe, including:
William Shatner’s “Captain James T. Kirk” phaser and communicator from the original series (each estimated at $100,000–$200,000)
The USS Enterprise helm and navigation console ($50,000–$70,000)
Shatner’s iconic yellow tunic and Starfleet trousers ($65,000–$85,000)
DeForest Kelley’s “Dr. Leonard McCoy” space suit ($40,000–$60,000)
James Doohan’s “Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott” red tunic ($25,000–$30,000)
A Deep Space Nine space station miniature ($50,000–$70,000)
Leonard Nimoy’s “Spock” robe and headband from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home ($10,000–$15,000)
Infinity Festival attendees will have exclusive access to the exhibition and auction, celebrating Star Trek’s enduring impact on technology and storytelling. A special screening of a never-before-seen Dolby Cinema director’s cut of Star Trek: The Motion Picture will follow the auction, along with a fireside chat with the film’s producer, David Fein.
“This partnership with Julien’s Auctions brings the spirit of Star Trek to life,” says Adam Newman, Chief Creative Officer of Infinity Festival. “It’s a chance for fans and technologists to celebrate the innovation and wonder that has defined the franchise for decades.”
Julien’s Auctions will also collaborate with Wonder.pro to create AI-generated videos showcasing the auction items, including versions in Klingon.
Infinity Festival takes place November 6-9, 2024 at The Aster in Hollywood. For tickets and information about the “Bid Long and Prosper” auction, visit https://infinityfestival.com/.
Check out our exclusive video of William Shatner discussing the phaser and communicator, his Star Trek career, and his experience looking down at Earth during his October 2021 Blue Origin space flight. He also discusses the importance of Star Trek in today’s world and what it means to him to be a part of the franchise.
Attention all SF&F readers! MonSFFA is pleased to remind you of the post-pandemic re-launch of our popular, fund-raising SF&F used book sale!
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, the club’s Super Sci-Fi Book Sale will return! Don’t Walk, Run to Le Nouvel Hotel on René-Lévesque Ouest for this Super Sci-Fi Event! The sale opens to the public from 12:00PM to 3:30PM!
Tell All of Your Friends!
Amazing prices on thousands of amazingstories by science fiction and fantasy authors from Asimov to Zelazny!
We’ve got plenty of inventory left over from past sales, plus lots of fresh stock, including items from the legacy of our late friend, collector, and club member Sylvain St-Pierre! And we’re clearing it all at our astonishingly low prices!
Piles of Paperbacks! Boxes of Books! An Astounding Assortment Available, Including…
Trade Paperbacks and Hardcovers! Anthologies and Specialty Books! Magazines and Comics! Plus DVDs! UNIMAGINABLE, UNBELIEVEABLE, UNBEATABLE BARGAINS!
Publications en Français Aussi!
The Lowest Prices In the Galaxy! Bulk Book Bargains; the More you Buy, the More you Save!
Bring Your Cash and Folding Money! Bring Lots of Shopping Bags! Bring Your Family! Bring a Friend!
Attention all SF&F readers! MonSFFA is pleased to remind you of the post-pandemic re-launch of our popular, fund-raising SF&F used book sale!
In just three days, the club’s Super Sci-Fi Book Sale will return! Mark Saturday, October 19 in your calendars! The sale opens to the public from 12:00PM to 3:30PM!
Tell All of Your Friends!
Amazing prices on thousands of amazingstories by science fiction and fantasy authors from Asimov to Zelazny!
We’ve got plenty of inventory left over from past sales, plus lots of fresh stock, including items from the legacy of our late friend, collector, and club member Sylvain St-Pierre! And we’re clearing it all at our astonishingly low prices!
Piles of Paperbacks! Boxes of Books! An Astounding Assortment Available, Including…
Trade Paperbacks and Hardcovers! Anthologies and Specialty Books! Magazines and Comics! Plus DVDs! UNIMAGINABLE, UNBELIEVEABLE, UNBEATABLE BARGAINS!
Publications en Français Aussi!
The Lowest Prices In the Galaxy! Bulk Book Bargains; the More you Buy, the More you Save!
Bring Your Cash and Folding Money! Bring Lots of Shopping Bags! Bring Your Family! Bring a Friend!
Attention all SF&F readers! MonSFFA is pleased to remind you of the post-pandemic re-launch of our popular, fund-raising SF&F used book sale!
In just one week, the club’s Super Sci-Fi Book Sale will return! Mark Saturday, October 19 in your calendars! The sale opens to the public from 12:00PM to 3:30PM!
Tell All of Your Friends!
Amazing prices on thousands of amazingstories by science fiction and fantasy authors from Asimov to Zelazny!
We’ve got plenty of inventory left over from past sales, plus lots of fresh stock, including items from the legacy of our late friend, collector, and club member Sylvain St-Pierre! And we’re clearing it all at our astonishingly low prices!
Piles of Paperbacks! Boxes of Books! An Astounding Assortment Available, Including…
Trade Paperbacks and Hardcovers! Anthologies and Specialty Books! Magazines and Comics! Plus DVDs! UNIMAGINABLE, UNBELIEVEABLE, UNBEATABLE BARGAINS!
Publications en Français Aussi!
The Lowest Prices In the Galaxy! Bulk Book Bargains; the More you Buy, the More you Save!
Bring Your Cash and Folding Money! Bring Lots of Shopping Bags! Bring Your Family! Bring a Friend!
Attention all SF&F readers! MonSFFA is pleased to remind you of the post-pandemic re-launch of our popular, fund-raising SF&F used book sale!
In just two weeks, the club’s Super Sci-Fi Book Sale will return! Mark Saturday, October 19 in your calendars! The sale opens to the public from 12:00PM to 3:30PM!
Tell All of Your Friends!
Amazing prices on thousands of amazingstories by science fiction and fantasy authors from Asimov to Zelazny!
We’ve got plenty of inventory left over from past sales, plus lots of fresh stock, including items from the legacy of our late friend, collector, and club member Sylvain St-Pierre! And we’re clearing it all at our astonishingly low prices!
Piles of Paperbacks! Boxes of Books! An Astounding Assortment Available, Including…
Trade Paperbacks and Hardcovers! Anthologies and Specialty Books! Magazines and Comics! Plus DVDs! UNIMAGINABLE, UNBELIEVEABLE, UNBEATABLE BARGAINS!
Publications en Français Aussi!
The Lowest Prices In the Galaxy! Bulk Book Bargains; the More you Buy, the More you Save!
Bring Your Cash Money! Bring Lots of Shopping Bags! Bring a Friend!
