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| + | [[Image:Raffles.gif|right|frame|'''Raffles'''<br/>Issue 6.5 August 1982<br/>Cover art by Rob Hansen]] | ||
'''Raffles''' was a science fiction fanzine by Stu Shiffman and Larry Carmody. | '''Raffles''' was a science fiction fanzine by Stu Shiffman and Larry Carmody. | ||
| − | ''Raffles'' was published in the 1980s. | + | ''Raffles'' was published in New York City, NY, U.S.A. in the 1970s and 1980s. The first issue appeared in 1977. |
| − | Columns were contributed by Rob Hansen ([[Chuch]]) | + | Columns were contributed by Rob Hansen ([[Epsilon]], [[Pulp]], [[Chuch]]). |
| − | Art work was contributed by Jim Barker, Harry Bell ([[Grimwab]]), Ross Chamberlain, Alexis Gilliland, Rob Hansen, Dan Steffan, Steve Stiles, [[Arthur Thomson]] ([[The ATom Anthology]]), Reed Waller,and [[Taral Wayne]] ([[DNQ]], [[Toronto the Ghood]]), among others. | + | Contributors of writing included Eric Bentcliffe, Brian Burley, Hank Davis, Arnie Katz ([[FIAWOL]]), Jerry Kaufman ([[The Spanish Inquisition]], [[Mainstream]]), Dave Newman, Stan Nuttall, John Owen, D. Potter, and Norman Shorrock ([[Space Diversions]]), among others. |
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| + | Also included was Terry Carr's 1965 TAFF report, "Beyond the Mnemonic Statute of Limitations" in issue #8; and Stu Shiffman's 1981 TAFF report, "A Raffles Lad Abroad" in issue #6. | ||
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| + | Art work was contributed by Jim Barker, Harry Bell ([[Grimwab]]), Ross Chamberlain ([[Fangle]]), Alexis Gilliland, Rob Hansen, Dan Steffan ([[Boonfark]]), Steve Stiles, [[Arthur Thomson]] ([[The ATom Anthology]]), Reed Waller,and [[Taral Wayne]] ([[DNQ]], [[Toronto the Ghood]]), among others. | ||
In [[The Slan of Baker Street]], Taral Wayne writes, "In its time, Raffles was one of the more fun fanzines on the scene. It was fun to read and fun to contribute to its unique blend of popular futurism and Victorian bric-a-brac. You might say that Stu was one of the pioneers of the steampunk esthetic, 30 years ahead of his time." | In [[The Slan of Baker Street]], Taral Wayne writes, "In its time, Raffles was one of the more fun fanzines on the scene. It was fun to read and fun to contribute to its unique blend of popular futurism and Victorian bric-a-brac. You might say that Stu was one of the pioneers of the steampunk esthetic, 30 years ahead of his time." | ||
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[[Category:1980's publications]] | [[Category:1980's publications]] | ||
[[Category:Science Fiction Zines]] | [[Category:Science Fiction Zines]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:59, 16 March 2015
Issue 6.5 August 1982
Cover art by Rob Hansen
Raffles was a science fiction fanzine by Stu Shiffman and Larry Carmody.
Raffles was published in New York City, NY, U.S.A. in the 1970s and 1980s. The first issue appeared in 1977.
Columns were contributed by Rob Hansen (Epsilon, Pulp, Chuch).
Contributors of writing included Eric Bentcliffe, Brian Burley, Hank Davis, Arnie Katz (FIAWOL), Jerry Kaufman (The Spanish Inquisition, Mainstream), Dave Newman, Stan Nuttall, John Owen, D. Potter, and Norman Shorrock (Space Diversions), among others.
Also included was Terry Carr's 1965 TAFF report, "Beyond the Mnemonic Statute of Limitations" in issue #8; and Stu Shiffman's 1981 TAFF report, "A Raffles Lad Abroad" in issue #6.
Art work was contributed by Jim Barker, Harry Bell (Grimwab), Ross Chamberlain (Fangle), Alexis Gilliland, Rob Hansen, Dan Steffan (Boonfark), Steve Stiles, Arthur Thomson (The ATom Anthology), Reed Waller,and Taral Wayne (DNQ, Toronto the Ghood), among others.
In The Slan of Baker Street, Taral Wayne writes, "In its time, Raffles was one of the more fun fanzines on the scene. It was fun to read and fun to contribute to its unique blend of popular futurism and Victorian bric-a-brac. You might say that Stu was one of the pioneers of the steampunk esthetic, 30 years ahead of his time."
