{"id":3894,"date":"2015-04-26T22:58:43","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T02:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.monsterlibrarian.com\/TheCirculationDesk\/?p=3894"},"modified":"2015-04-26T22:58:43","modified_gmt":"2015-04-27T02:58:43","slug":"magazine-review-black-static-magazine-issues-44-45","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monsterlibrarian.com\/TheCirculationDesk\/magazine-review-black-static-magazine-issues-44-45\/","title":{"rendered":"Magazine Review: Black Static Magazine, Issues 44 & 45"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0Black Static Magazine:\u00a0<\/em>Issues 44 & 45.<\/p>\n

TTA Press: January and February, 2015.<\/p>\n

Available: Print, Kindle edition<\/p>\n

Very few magazines are worth the price of subscription\u2013 ever. \u00a0Black Static<\/em> is a rare exception. In my opinion, Black Static<\/em> is the best international magazine of dark fiction out there. \u00a0TTA Press has consistently produced a fine, slick, quality, digest-sized product,with plenty of visual appeal, on a regular publication schedule. \u00a0Editor Andy Cox ensures that each issue of Black Static is packed with top-notch material.\u00a0Black Static<\/em> is a perfect choice for readers who prefer fine fiction, reviews, and columns.<\/p>\n

Issue #44 is one of my favorite issues to date. From cover to cover, it is 96 pages of great darkness. Stephen Volk’s opening column, “How\u00a0To Stay Insane, Pt. 2”, is excellent, and his insights about writing horror resonate long after reading. In her column, Lynda E. Rucker tackles the World Fantasy Award and how horror fits into the argument. Both Volk and Rucker have consistently penned strong columns, frequently about the writing and business of horror, both bringing their own unique slant to the genre. Peter Tennant and Tony Lee continue to cover books and movies in detailed fashion with keen eyes for novelty and innovation.\u00a0 Tennant typically spotlights authors or publishers. This time he\u00a0spotlights Tim Waggoner, with an insightful interview. Of course, there are also a plethora of reviews of DVDs and fiction. Strong novellas by Simon Avery and Tyler Keevil are followed by short stories by Priya Sharma, E. Catherine Tobler, and Jackson Kuhl.<\/p>\n

#45 is just as impressive. Volk discusses the selling of souls and other commodities and Rucker covers the topic of the female body and horror. Tennant focuses on the talented Helen Marshall. Issue #45 also contains short stories by\u00a0S.P.\u00a0Miskowski, Laura Mauro, Stephen Hargadon, Emily Cataneo, Andrew Hook, Cate Gardner, Danny Rhodes, and\u00a0the always mesmerizing Steve Rasnic Tem.\u00a0 The countless reviews seem to expand with each issue, and while many skewer the films and shows, the honesty behind the opinions rings true.<\/p>\n

Once again, the task is simple: pick up a subscription to this fine magazine or if you\u2019re across the pond, get yourself to the store grab a copy.\u00a0 Not many things are worth the money these days and few are guaranteed to entertain consistently, but this is one that fulfills without fault every time.<\/p>\n

Highly recommended magazine for any fans of the genre.<\/p>\n

Reviewed by Dave Simms (Note: Dave Simms also reviews for Cemetery Dance<\/em> magazine.)<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Black Static Magazine:\u00a0Issues 44 & 45. TTA Press: January and February, 2015. Available: Print, Kindle edition Very few magazines are worth the price of subscription\u2013 ever. \u00a0Black Static is a rare exception. In my opinion, Black Static is the best international magazine of dark fiction out there. \u00a0TTA Press has consistently produced a fine,<\/p>\n

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