Trajectories (magazine)

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Trajectories was a 1980s tabloid magazine published in Austin, Texas by Richard Shannon [1] and Susan Sneller. It featured news and articles on fantasy, science, science fantasy, science fiction, and science fiction philosophy. It contained reviews of books, poetry, short stories, music and performances. Articles and stories were contributed by Lewis Shiner 2, John Shirley, Bruce Boston, Uncle River, Winter Damon and others. A total of six issues appeared irregularly over a six-year span.

Contents

Issue Contents

Trajectories 1

Trajectories 2

Trajectories 3

Trajectories 4

Trajectories 5

Trajectories 6

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References

  1. "New Discordian Zine: Discordia Britannica". Historia Discordia. May 21, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  1. Why Publish? Mike Gunderloy (FactsheetFive), 1989, 54 pages, paperback - Available as e-zine download/online ; page 45: Category: Fate: Richard Shannon - Trajectories
  2. Science Fiction author Lewis Shiner website
  3. Under Short Stories: "Odd Man Out," Trajectories, Feb 1988.
  4. Under Nonfiction: "Interview with Robert Anton Wilson," Trajectories, Winter 1989.