by Sci-Fi, Twilight Zine
[Sci-Fi][Zines][Literature] Archive of three issues of Twilight Zine, the official publication of the MIT Science Fiction Society, one of the oldest and most active collegiate science fiction organizations in the United States. 1974-1980. This run captures a vibrant moment in late New Wave and early sci-fi fan culture. Written, edited, and illustrated by MIT students, these zines are equal parts literary criticism, original fiction, parody, fan service, and procedural satire, with a self-aware, collegiate tone. All issues are side-stapled in pictorial wrappers. Mimeographed or photocopied from typescript with illustrations and comics.
[1] Twilight Zine, No. 28. Cambridge, MA: MIT Science Fiction Society, 1974. Includes editorial essays by Jack Stevens, Michael T. Timmreck, and Ala Lapu Mimm, a review of Torcon 2 by Guy Consolmagno, and original fiction and criticism including “Charley Tool and the Intertemporal Psi Spies” by Irwin T. Lapeer and “Horror in the Cinema” by Jonathan Fox. The zine also features a parody section titled “Graphomics,” hand-drawn artwork by Bjo, P. Pineda, and Mike Symes, and a tongue-in-cheek “Want List” of missing sci-fi works.
[2] Twilight Zine, No. 30. Cambridge, MA: MIT Science Fiction Society, 1979. Includes reviews of The Sword of Shannara, The Shockwave Rider, and The Stone That Never Came Down, with commentary by Roger Silverstein and Chip Hitchcock. Also features original fiction by Jon Inouye, Gary Goldberg, and Jordin Kare (an MIT alumnus and later physicist for NASA projects). Editorial note humorously blames the two-year publication delay on “conspiracy against the editor.” Acknowledges institutional support from the MIT Graduate Student Council.
[3] Twilight Zine, No. 32. Cambridge, MA: MIT Science Fiction Society, 1980. Published under editor-in-chief Cheryl Wheeler with art direction and typesetting by Chip Hitchcock and Guy Consolmagno. Includes “The Heroes” by Irwin T. Lapeer, “Little Known Families of the Shire” by Diana Worthy, and “Clonemaker” by Joseph Romm. Also features a review of “The Golden Ape” by Will Murray and minutes from MITSFS meetings. Satirical and dense with insider references.
Overall very good condition across all three issues, with expected minor age toning and staple oxidation. An overall well-preserved set from one of the most active American university science fiction circles, notable for its connections to later professional authors and editors. (Inventory #: 22288)
[1] Twilight Zine, No. 28. Cambridge, MA: MIT Science Fiction Society, 1974. Includes editorial essays by Jack Stevens, Michael T. Timmreck, and Ala Lapu Mimm, a review of Torcon 2 by Guy Consolmagno, and original fiction and criticism including “Charley Tool and the Intertemporal Psi Spies” by Irwin T. Lapeer and “Horror in the Cinema” by Jonathan Fox. The zine also features a parody section titled “Graphomics,” hand-drawn artwork by Bjo, P. Pineda, and Mike Symes, and a tongue-in-cheek “Want List” of missing sci-fi works.
[2] Twilight Zine, No. 30. Cambridge, MA: MIT Science Fiction Society, 1979. Includes reviews of The Sword of Shannara, The Shockwave Rider, and The Stone That Never Came Down, with commentary by Roger Silverstein and Chip Hitchcock. Also features original fiction by Jon Inouye, Gary Goldberg, and Jordin Kare (an MIT alumnus and later physicist for NASA projects). Editorial note humorously blames the two-year publication delay on “conspiracy against the editor.” Acknowledges institutional support from the MIT Graduate Student Council.
[3] Twilight Zine, No. 32. Cambridge, MA: MIT Science Fiction Society, 1980. Published under editor-in-chief Cheryl Wheeler with art direction and typesetting by Chip Hitchcock and Guy Consolmagno. Includes “The Heroes” by Irwin T. Lapeer, “Little Known Families of the Shire” by Diana Worthy, and “Clonemaker” by Joseph Romm. Also features a review of “The Golden Ape” by Will Murray and minutes from MITSFS meetings. Satirical and dense with insider references.
Overall very good condition across all three issues, with expected minor age toning and staple oxidation. An overall well-preserved set from one of the most active American university science fiction circles, notable for its connections to later professional authors and editors. (Inventory #: 22288)
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