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The Man Who Saw the Thousand-Year Reich

Novelet

by John Brunner

The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, November 1981, pp. 7-26

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    January 1981 Issue = 15 Articles
    1. Breakaway by George Alec Effinger, pp. 5-25
    2. Red Skins by Gordon Eklund, pp. 113-157
    3. Santa Claws by Maureen Exter, pp. 26-37
    4. The River Maid by Jane Yolen, pp. 44-48
    5. Batteries Not Included by Ron Goulart, pp. 50-63
    6. The Beasts of Love by Steven Utley, pp. 64-68
    7. Rosfo Gate by Coleman Brax, pp. 72-79
    8. The Seven Deadly Sessions by Barbara Paul, pp. 80-91
    9. Walk the Ice by Mildred Downey Broxon, pp. 92-102
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      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 38-43 - 5 Reviews
      1. Songs from the Stars by Norman Spinrad
      2. San Diego Lightfoot Sue and Other Stories by Tom Reamy
      3. Golem 100 by Alfred Bester
      4. Survey of Science Fiction Literature by Frank N. Magill
      5. Changeling by Roger Zelazny
    11. Cartoon by Gahan Wilson, p. 49
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      Films: Xanadon't or Terpsichore on Roller Skates by Baird Searles, pp. 69-71 - 1 Review
      1. Xanadu (1980 Film) by Robert Greenwald
    13. Science: All and Nothing by Isaac Asimov, pp. 103-112
    14. Letters, pp. 158-164
    15. Cover for "Santa Claws" by Alex Schomburg
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    February 1981 Issue = 16 Articles
    1. The Oracle and the Mountains by Stephen King, pp. 19-38
    2. The Orpheus Implant by Nicholas Yermakov, pp. 57-77
    3. The Lilith by Jim Aikin, pp. 84-103
    4. Menage Outre by Lee Killough, pp. 5-18
    5. ...The Final Pact With the Devil Story by Michael Armstrong, pp. 48-56
    6. In Our Image by Bill Pronzini and Barry N. Malzberg, pp. 78-80
    7. The Softest Hammer by Charles Sheffield, pp. 105-116
    8. Second Comings---Reasonable Rates by Pat Cadigan, pp. 117-119
    9. The Checkout by Keith Roberts, pp. 139-157
    10. Cartoon by Gahan Wilson, p. 39
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      Books by Thomas M. Disch, pp. 40-47 - 4 Reviews
      1. The Best Science Fiction of the Year #9 by Terry Carr
      2. Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year by Gardner R. Dozois
      3. The 1980 Annual World's Best SF by Donald A. Wollheim
      4. Timescape by Gregory Benford
    12. Films: Strike Stricken by Baird Searles, pp. 81-83
    13. The Revolting Tale of Heedless Jack... by Russell M. Griffin, p. 104
    14. Science: Nothing and All by Isaac Asimov, pp. 120-138
    15. Acrostic Puzzle by Rachel Cosgrove Payes, pp. 158-164
    16. Cover for "Menage Outre" by Ron Walotsky
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    March 1981 Issue = 14 Articles
    1. In the Western Tradition by Phyllis Eisenstein, pp. 6-46
    2. Of Cabbages and Queens by David Grubb, pp. 93-110
    3. The Splice by Theodore L. Thomas, pp. 140-157
    4. Right of Passage by Terry Brykczynski, pp. 56-63
    5. "A Day at the Fair" by Neal Barrett, Jr., pp. 64-74
    6. Last Song of the Voiceless Man by Warren Brown, pp. 75-89
    7. Go On, Pick a Universe! by Bob Shaw, pp. 111-122
    8. A Peculiar Man by Ken Wisman, pp. 123-129
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      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 47-54 - 5 Reviews
      1. The Complete Venus Equilateral by George O. Smith
      2. The Great SF Stories 4 by Isaac Asimov and Martin H. Greenberg
      3. The Nitrogen Fix by Hal Clement
      4. Microcosmic Tales by Isaac Asimov, Martin Harry Greenberg, and Joseph D. Olander, ...
      5. 100 Great Science Fiction Short Short Stories~~One Hundred Great Science Fiction Short Short Stories by Isaac Asimov
    10. Cartoon by Gahan Wilson, p. 55
    11. Films: A Whole New Ball Game by Baird Searles, pp. 90-92
    12. Science: Light As Air by Isaac Asimov, pp. 130-139
    13. F&SF Competition, pp. 158-164
    14. Cover for "In the Western Tradition" by Paul Chadwick
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    April 1981 Issue = 15 Articles
    1. Murder on Lupozny Station by Michael Bishop and Gerald W. Page, pp. 6-42
    2. Stuff of Dreams by Lewis Shiner, pp. 79-99
    3. Spareen Among the Cossocks by Susan C. Petrey, pp. 139-157
    4. The Summer of the Fallen Star by Robert F. Young, pp. 44-53
    5. A Hedge Against Alchemy by John Morressey, pp. 62-73
    6. Taste Taste by Larry Tritten, pp. 74-78
    7. The Case for Kosher Pasta by Tom Sullivan, pp. 103-113
    8. Nightmares by Ian Watson, pp. 114-120
    9. Eligible for Parole After Three Hours by Coleman Brax, pp. 121-128
    10. Cartoon by Henry Martin, p. 43
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      Books by George Zebrowski, pp. 54-61 - 10 Reviews
      1. Tales of Pirx the Pilot by Stanislaw Lem
      2. Return from the Stars by Stanislaw Lem
      3. The Ugly Swans by Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky
      4. Far Rainbow, and The Second Invasion from Mars by Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky
      5. Professor Dowell's Head by Alexander Beliaev
      6. The Snail on the Slope by Arkady Strugatsky and Boris Strugatsky
      7. The Unman, and Kovrigin's Chronicles by Vadim Shefner
      8. New Soviet Science Fiction by Theodore Sturgeon
      9. Self-Discovery by Vladimir Savchenko
      10. The Green Gods by Nathalie Henneberg and Charles Henneberg
    12. Films and Television by Baird Searles, pp. 100-102
    13. Science: Too Deep for Me by Isaac Asimov, pp. 129-138
    14. Acrostic Puzzle by Rachel Cosgrove Payes, pp. 158-164
    15. Cover for "Murder on Lupozny Station" by David Hardy
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    May 1981 Issue = 15 Articles
    1. The Fire When It Comes by Parke Godwin, pp. 4-41
    2. The Kiling Thought by Edward F. Shaver, pp. 62-98
    3. The Thermals of August by Edward Bryant, pp. 139-157
    4. Every Time You Say I Love You by Charles L. Grant, pp. 42-48
    5. Whither Thou, Ghost by Bill Pronzini and Barry N. Malzberg, pp. 57-60
    6. Presenting Trilby Swain by Ron Goulart, pp. 102-113
    7. The Bone Flute by Lisa Tuttle, pp. 114-128
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      Books by Christopher Priest, pp. 50-56 - 4 Reviews
      1. The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge
      2. City of Baraboo by Barry B. Longyear
      3. Ascendancies by D.G. Compton
      4. The Artificial Kid by Bruce Sterling
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      Films: Corned Beef Flash by Baird Searles, pp. 99-100 - 1 Review
      1. Flash Gordon (1980 Film) by Mike Hodges
    10. Science: Under Pressure by Isaac Asimov, pp. 129-138
    11. Letters, pp. 158-164
    12. Cartoon by Gahan Wilson, p. 49
    13. Cartoon by Nurit Karlin, p. 61
    14. Cartoon by Henry Martin, p. 101
    15. Cover for "The Thermals of August" by Ron Walotsky
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    June 1981 Issue = 19 Articles
    1. The Desert of Stolen Dreams by Robert Silverberg, pp. 4-47
    2. A Winter Flowering by Dorothy Gilbert, pp. 56-74
    3. Take a Midget Step by Felix C. Gotschalk, pp. 75-94
    4. Eucharist by Greg Bear, pp. 99-104
    5. The Coming of the Doll by Pat Cadigan, pp. 106-114
    6. It Isn't Love That Makes the World Go 'Round by Reg Bretnor, pp. 115-121
    7. Transubstantiation by Gordon Eklund, pp. 122-130
    8. Skirmish on Bastable Street by Bob Leman, pp. 143-156
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      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 48-54 - 4 Reviews
      1. The Claw of the Conciliator by Gene Wolfe
      2. Far from Home by Walter Tevis
      3. Shatterday by Harlan Ellison
      4. The Science Fictionary by Ed Naha
    10. Travel Tip by Doris Pitkin Buck, p. 95
    11. Films: Dr. J. & Mr. H. X 3 by Baird Searles, pp. 96-98
    12. Science: Yes! With a Bang! by Isaac Asimov, pp. 132-141
    13. Acrostic Puzzle by Rachel Cosgrove Payes, pp. 157-160
    14. Index to Volume 60, pp. 161-164
    15. Cartoons by Gahan Wilson, p. 55
    16. Cartoon by Joseph Farris, p. 105
    17. Cartoon by Ed Arno, p. 131
    18. Cartoon by Nurit Karlin, p. 142
    19. Cover for "The Desert of Stolen Dreams" by Barclay Shaw
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    July 1981 Issue = 15 Articles
    1. Werewind by J. Michael Reaves, pp. 7-27
    2. The Summer's Dust by Pamela Sargent, pp. 68-97
    3. The Slow Mutants by Stephen King, pp. 130-164
    4. An End of Spinach by Stan Dryer, pp. 28-32
    5. The Quiet by George Florance-Guthridge, pp. 42-52
    6. Paid Piper by Tanith Lee, pp. 53-67
    7. Bars: An Aspect of Night Life by Graham Petrie, pp. 102-109
    8. Memory-Mate by Susan Coon, pp. 111-118
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      Books by Thomas M. Disch, pp. 34-41 - 4 Reviews
      1. Jesus Tales by Romulus Linney
      2. Valis by Philip K. Dick
      3. Scripts for the Pageant by James Merrill
      4. White Light by Rudy Rucker
    10. Films and Television by Baird Searles, pp. 98-101
    11. Science: The Runaway Star by Isaac Asimov, pp. 119-128
    12. Cartoon by Gahan Wilson, p. 33
    13. Cartoon by Henry Martin, p. 110
    14. Cartoon by Joseph Farris, p. 129
    15. Cover for "Werewind" by Bash
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    August 1981 Issue = 14 Articles
    1. Polyphemus by Michael Shea, pp. 6-50
    2. Bait by C.A. Cador and Marc Laidlaw, pp. 96-117
    3. The Free Agent by Michael Cassutt, pp. 137-158
    4. Alas, Poor Yorick by Thomas A. Easton, pp. 60-70
    5. A Born Charmer by Edward P. Hughes, pp. 71-84
    6. Upgrading the Kitchen by Coleman Brax, pp. 85-92
    7. Taaehalaan is Drowning by Lee Killough, pp. 118-124
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      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 51-58 - 5 Reviews
      1. Dream Makers by Charles Platt
      2. Valis by Philip K. Dick
      3. The Cool War by Frederik Pohl
      4. Worlds by Joe Haldeman
      5. The Human Zero by Martin H. Greenberg, Charles G. Waugh, and Erle Stanley Gardner, ...
    9. Films: The Buck Flops Here by Baird Searles, pp. 93-95
    10. Science: The Dance of the Stars by Isaac Asimov, pp. 126-136
    11. F&SF Competition, pp. 159-164
    12. Cartoon by Gahan Wilson, p. 59
    13. Cartoon by Joseph Farris, p. 125
    14. Cover for "Polyphemus" by Barclay Shaw
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    September 1981 Issue = 16 Articles
    1. Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock, pp. 6-39
    2. One Way Ticket to Elsewhere by Michael Ward#2, pp. 79-102
    3. The Gifts of Conhoon by John Morressy, pp. 48-58
    4. Not Responsible! Park and Lock It! by John Kessel, pp. 59-78
    5. There the Lovelies Bleeding by Barry N. Malzberg, pp. 106-108
    6. Indigestion by Thomas Wylde, pp. 109-117
    7. Dinosaurs on Broadway by Tony Sarowitz, pp. 119-132
    8. The Corridors of the Sea by Jane Yolen, pp. 143-157
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      Books by Barry N. Malzberg, pp. 40-46 - 5 Reviews
      1. Dream Makers by Charles Platt
      2. Fantastic Lives by Martin H. Greenberg
      3. What If? Vol. I by Richard A. Lupoff
      4. What If? Vol. II by Richard Lupoff
      5. Junction by Jack M. Dann
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      Films: Comexalibur by Baird Searles, pp. 103-104 - 1 Review
      1. Excalibur (1981 Film) by John Boorman
    11. Science: And After many a Summer Dies the Proton by Isaac Asimov, pp. 133-142
    12. Letters, pp. 158-164
    13. Cartoon by Gahan Wilson, p. 47
    14. Cartoon by S. Harris, p. 105
    15. Cartoon by Ed Arno, p. 118
    16. Cover for "Mythago Wood" by Barbara Berger
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    October 1981 Issue = 16 Articles
    1. Kaeti's Nights by Keith Roberts, pp. 38-66
    2. My Object All Sublime by Reginald Bretnor, pp. 70-91
    3. Incident at Huacaloc by Richard Cowper, pp. 140-158
    4. The Pusher by John Varley, pp. 5-17
    5. The Call of the Wild: The Dog-Flea Version by Ian Watson, pp. 19-28
    6. The Alien Mind by Philip K. Dick, pp. 67-69
    7. The Ape by Avram Davidson, pp. 92-97
    8. The Needle Men by George R.R. Martin, pp. 101-116
    9. The Tale of the Student and His Son by Gene Wolfe, pp. 117-128
    10. [+]
      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 29-37 - 1 Review
      1. The Many-Colored Land by Julian May
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      Films: Another Empire Heard From by Baird Searles, pp. 98-100 - 1 Review
      1. Excalibur (1981 Film) by John Boorman
    12. Science: Let Me Count the Days by Isaac Asimov, pp. 129-138
    13. Cartoon by Gahan Wilson, p. 18
    14. Cartoon by Sidney Harris, p. 139
    15. Cartoon by Orlando Busino, pp. 159-164
    16. Cover by David Hardy
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    November 1981 Issue = 15 Articles
    1. The Man Who Saw the Thousand-Year Reich by John Brunner, pp. 7-26
    2. Talisman by Larry Niven and Dian Girard, pp. 129-155
    3. Quill Tripstickler Out the Window by John Shirley, pp. 27-45
    4. Casey's Empire by Nancy Kress, pp. 54-68
    5. The Gunslinger and the Dark Man by Stephen King, pp. 69-83
    6. Sanasardo Meets Attila by Alan Ryan#2, pp. 84-86
    7. Treading the Maze by Lisa Tuttle, pp. 90-98
    8. Plenty of Nothing by Michael D. Taylor, pp. 99-115
    9. [+]
      Books by Algis Budrys, pp. 46-53 - 4 Reviews
      1. God-Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert
      2. Down to a Sunless Sea by David Graham
      3. Wandor's Flight by Roland Green
      4. Voyagers by Ben Bova
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      Films: Lo Noon by Baird Searles, pp. 87-88 - 1 Review
      1. Outland (1981 Film) by Peter Hyams
    11. Science: The Crucial Asymmetry by Isaac Asimov, pp. 116-128
    12. Acrostic Puzzle by Rachel Cosgrove Payes, pp. 158-164
    13. Cartoon by Joseph Farris, p. 89
    14. Cartoon by Nurit Karlin, pp. 156-157
    15. Cover for "Talisman" by Michael Garland
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    December 1981 Issue = 17 Articles
    1. The Tehama by Bob Leman, pp. 5-22
    2. Hotline by Edward Wellen, pp. 62-88
    3. In the Fifth Year of the Voyage by Robert Silverberg, pp. 138-155
    4. Altamira by Carter Scholz, pp. 32-43
    5. The Return of Max Kearny by Ron Goulart, pp. 44-60
    6. Till Death Do Us Part by Terence M. Green, pp. 92-103
    7. Felly by Juleen Brantingham, pp. 104-114
    8. The Sleepwalker by Scott Sanders, pp. 115-126
    9. Books by George R.R. Martin, pp. 24-31
    10. [+]
      Films: Trash of the Titans by Baird Searles, pp. 89-90 - 1 Review
      1. Clash of the Titans (1981 Film) by Desmond Davis
    11. Science: Let Einstein Be! by Isaac Asimov, pp. 127-137
    12. F&SF Competitoin, pp. 156-161
    13. Index to Volume 61, pp. 162-164
    14. Cartoon by Tom Mason, p. 23
    15. Cartoon by Ed Arno, p. 61
    16. Cartoon by Henry Martin, p. 91
    17. Cover for "The Tehema" by Ron Walotsky
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