Beyond the Outposts: Essays on SF and Fantasy 1955-1996 by Algis Budrys (Ansible Editions, March 25, 2020, 978-0-244-56705-7, £17.79, 378pp, tp, co)
Collection of virtually all of Budrys’s standalone essays on science fiction.
- 7 · Introduction · David Langford · in
- 9 · Introduction to Outposts · Algis Budrys · in Borgo Press, 1997
- 11 · Or Thwim · Algis Budrys · ar Inside #10, July 1955
- 17 · Two Novels of Science · Algis Budrys · br Science Fiction Five-Yearly #3, November/December 1961 [Ref. C. P. Snow & Joseph Whitehill]; reviews of The Search by C.P. Snow & The Way Up by Joseph Whitehill.
- 20 · About Something Truly Wonderful · Algis Budrys · ar The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction November 1961
- 23 · On Rogue Moon · Algis Budrys · ar Proceedings of the Institute for Twenty-First Century Studies #141, November 1961, as “Algis Budrys Replies”
- 27 · On Budrys’ Inferno · Algis Budrys · in from Budrys’ Inferno, Berkley Medallion, July 1963
- _28 · Comment on “Walk to the World” · Algis Budrys · ms First Flight ed. Damon Knight, Lancer Books, August 1963
- 29 · “Most Scrutinized SF Writer” · Algis Budrys · ar Speculation #24, September/October 1969 [Ref. Robert A. Heinlein]; contribution to “Heinlein: After 30 Years” symposium.
- 31 · Comment on “Contact Between Equals” · Algis Budrys · is SF: Authors’ Choice 2 ed. Harry Harrison, Berkley Medallion, May 1970
- 34 · Foreword to “Twilight” (John W. Campbell) · Algis Budrys · is The Mirror of Infinity ed. Robert Silverberg, Harper & Row, May 1970 [Ref. John W. Campbell]
- 36 · Foundation and Asimov · Algis Budrys · ri Analog Science Fiction—Science Fact July 1975 [Ref. Isaac Asimov]
- 41 · On Writing: The Locus Columns · Algis Budrys · gp (r)
- _41 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus May 1977
- _43 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus July 1977
- _45 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus August 1977
- _47 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus October 1977
- _49 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus November 1977
- _51 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus December 1977
- _53 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus January/February 1978
- _56 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus March 1978
- _58 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus April 1978
- _61 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus July 1978
- _64 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus August 1978
- _67 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus September 1978
- _69 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus October 1978
- _72 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus November 1978
- _75 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus January 1979
- _77 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus June 1979
- _79 · On Writing · Algis Budrys · cl Locus July/August 1979
- 82 · On Being a Bit of a Legend · Algis Budrys · ar Science Fiction Review #24, February 1978
- 87 · Science Fiction in the Marketplace · Algis Budrys · ar Nebula Winners Twelve ed. Gordon R. Dickson, Harper & Row, 1978
- 94 · Short Takes 1979-1981 · Algis Budrys · gp (r)
- _94 · Spider and Jeanne Robinson: Stardance · Algis Budrys · ar Madison Capital Times May 3 1979, as “Sci fi writers get out of closet” [Ref. Spider & Jeanne Robinson]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _95 · Robert Onopa: The Pleasure Tube · Algis Budrys · ar from “Science Fiction: A Way to Say Something New”, Cincinnati Enquirer May 27 1979 [Ref. Robert Onopa]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _96 · Soviet SF · Algis Budrys · ar San Francisco Examiner July 16 1979, as “Science Fiction: American screenplays and Soviet stage plays”; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _97 · James Blish · Algis Budrys · ar Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin September 16 1979, as “Late Science-Fiction Writer Now Seen as Top Author” [Ref. James Blish]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _98 · Genre and Mainstream · Algis Budrys · ar from “Lessing Bombs in Sci-Fi Genre”, The Medicine Hat News October 22 1979; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _99 · Working with Students · Algis Budrys · ar (r)
from Focus on Writing, undated (1979?), edited by David A. Sohn for District 65 Evanston, IL, Elementary Schools.
- _99 · SF in the 1970s · Algis Budrys · ar Colorado Springs Gazette January 19 1980, as “SF Was Changed by ’70s”; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _100 · SF Detective Stories · Algis Budrys · ar from “Science Fiction Detective Stories”, Lincoln Journal and Star August 3 1980; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _101 · Robert A. Heinlein: The Number of the Beast · Algis Budrys · br from “Science Fiction Offerings”, Huntsville Times September 7 1980 [Ref. Robert A. Heinlein]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _102 · Charles Platt: Dream Makers · Algis Budrys · br from “It’s Great Time of Year to Buy Mystery Thrillers”, Huntsville Times December 14 1980 [Ref. Charles Platt]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _103 · Robert A. Heinlein: Expanded Universe · Algis Budrys · br from “Some Sci-Fi to Make You Angry”, Montana Standard May 5 1981 [Ref. Robert A. Heinlein]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _103 · The Mind Reels · Algis Budrys · ms (r); from the differently edited versions “Sci-Fi novels Make Mind Reel” in Colorado Springs Gazette, 26 September 1981, and “New Science Fiction Offerings Filled with Intrigue, Adventure” in Madison Capital Times, 15 October 1981. syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _104 · Erle Stanley Gardner: The Human Zero · Algis Budrys · br Lincoln Journal and Star October 10 1981, as “Sci Fi by E.S. Gardner” [Ref. Erle Stanley Gardner]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- 105 · Memoir—Galaxy Book Shelf · Algis Budrys · ar Galaxy ed. Frederik Pohl, Martin H. Greenberg & Joseph D. Olander, Playboy Press, 1980, as “Memoir: Spilled Milk”
- _106 · Galaxy Book Shelf, September 1969 · Algis Budrys · rc Galaxy Science Fiction September 1969, as “Galaxy Bookshelf”; omits the review of All Our Yesterdays by Harry Warner, Jr.
- 109 · Memoir—Spilled Milk · Algis Budrys · ar Galaxy ed. Frederik Pohl, Martin H. Greenberg & Joseph D. Olander, Playboy Press, 1980
- 114 · Asimov’s Autobiography · Algis Budrys · gp (r)
- _114 · In Memory Yet Green · Algis Budrys · br Des Moines Register March 25 1979 [Ref. Isaac Asimov]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _115 · In Joy Still Felt · Algis Budrys · br Manhattan Mercury April 27 1980 [Ref. Isaac Asimov]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- 117 · Two Sketches: Damon Knight and Robert Silverberg · Algis Budrys · gp (r)
- _117 · Damon Knight · Algis Budrys · ar from “Damon Knight: Two Sketches”, Noreascon Two Program Book, Massachusetts Convention Fandom Inc., August 1980 [Ref. Damon Knight]
- _118 · Robert Silverberg · Algis Budrys · ar from “Robert Silverberg: Two Sketches”, Noreascon Two Program Book, Massachusetts Convention Fandom Inc., August 1980 [Ref. Robert Silverberg]
- 121 · Paradise Charted · Algis Budrys · ar TriQuarterly #49, Fall 1980
- 173 · Stephen King in the 1980s · Algis Budrys · gp (r)
- _173 · Firestarter · Algis Budrys · br Mobile Press-Register September 28 1980 [Ref. Stephen King]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _174 · Different Seasons · Algis Budrys · br Odessa American August 12 1982 [Ref. Stephen King]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _175 · Christine · Algis Budrys · br Vancouver Sun April 15 1983 [Ref. Stephen King]; syndicated article with original publication credit to the Chicago Sun-Times.
- _176 · It · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times August 24 1986 [Ref. Stephen King]
- _177 · Misery · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times June 21 1987 [Ref. Stephen King]
- 179 · The Empire Talks Back · Algis Budrys · mr Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine November 1980; review of The Empire Strikes Back.
- 188 · Tom Reamy: A Rare & Masterful Fantasist · Algis Budrys · ar Trumpet #12, Summer 1981 [Ref. Tom Reamy]
- 195 · Scanners Writhe in Pain · Algis Budrys · mr Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine August 31 1981; review of Scanners.
- 199 · Obstacles and Ironies in Science-Fiction Criticism · Algis Budrys · ar The Patchin Review #2, September 1981
- 209 · The Ideas of Mary McCarthy · Algis Budrys · br Omni October 1981, as “Ideas and the Novel” [Ref. Mary McCarthy]
- 212 · What Did 1980 Mean? · Algis Budrys · ar Nebula Award Stories Sixteen ed. Jerry E. Pournelle & John F. Carr, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1982
- 223 · Pulp! · Algis Budrys · ar Science Fiction Review #45, Winter 1982
- 231 · 1981 and Counting · Algis Budrys · ar Nebula Award Stories Seventeen ed. Joe Haldeman, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1983
- 237 · Gene Wolfe · Algis Budrys · bg World Fantasy Convention 1983 ed. Robert Weinberg, Weird Tales Ltd., October 1983 [Ref. Gene Wolfe]
- 239 · Introducing Lloyd Arthur Eshbach · Algis Budrys · in from Over My Shoulder, Oswald Train, 1983 [Ref. Lloyd Arthur Eshbach]
- 245 · Non-Literary Influences on Science Fiction · Algis Budrys · ar Chris Drumm Books, 1983
an earlier version, in edited form, appeared in Science Fiction Dialogues ed. Gary K. Wolfe (Academy Chicago, 1982).
- 264 · Bridges to Verity · Algis Budrys · ar Fantasy Review #64, January 1984
- 268 · The Revenge of the Empire · Algis Budrys · mr Amazing Science Fiction Stories Combined with Fantastic March 1984
- 284 · Clarifying Clarion · Algis Budrys · ar Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine June 1984
- 290 · Literatures of Milieux · Algis Budrys · ar Foundation #31, July 1984
a short version appeared in The Missouri Review v7 #2, 1984.
- 304 · Reviewing Heinlein · Algis Budrys · ex from “Interview: Algis Budrys”, Science Fiction Review #53, Winter 1984 [Ref. Robert A. Heinlein]
- 308 · 1984, Nineteen Eighty-Four, and Other SF Novels, Signs, and Portents · Algis Budrys · ar The Science Fiction Yearbook ed. Jerry E. Pournelle, Jim Baen & John F. Carr, Baen, September 1985
- 317 · Pop Lit: Reviews · Algis Budrys · gp (r)
- _317 · Angels of September · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times January 15 1986 [Ref. Andrew M. Greeley]
- _318 · The Bourne Supremacy · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times March 2 1986 [Ref. Robert Ludlum]
- _320 · The Silence of the Lambs · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times August 21 1988 [Ref. Thomas Harris]
- _320 · Koko · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times August 21 1988 [Ref. Peter Straub]
- _321 · Wyvern · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times October 9 1988 [Ref. A. A. Attanasio]
- _321 · Red Army · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times April 30 1989 [Ref. Ralph Peters]
- _322 · The Negotiator · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times April 30 1989 [Ref. Frederick Forsyth]
- _323 · The Bourne Ultimatum · Algis Budrys · br Chicago Sun-Times March 4 1990 [Ref. Robert Ludlum]
- 325 · Memoir—“The Man Who Tasted Ashes” · Algis Budrys · ar Worlds of If: A Retrospective Anthology ed. Frederik Pohl, Martin H. Greenberg & Joseph D. Olander, Bluejay, December 1986, as “Memoir”
- 331 · What Was 1985 That We Were Mindful of It? · Algis Budrys · ar Nebula Awards 21 ed. George Zebrowski, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1986
- 339 · 1986, Reduced from 2000 · Algis Budrys · ar Nebula Awards 22 ed. George Zebrowski, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1988
- 344 · New World in the Morning · Algis Budrys · ar Pulphouse: The Hardback Magazine #2, Winter 1988
- 350 · Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy · Algis Budrys · ar New Destinies, Vol. VII ed. Jim Baen, Baen, April 1989
- 359 · Introducing Theodore R. Cogswell and PITFCS · Algis Budrys · in from PITFCS: Proceedings of the Institute for Twenty-First Century Studies, Advent Publishers, 1992 [Ref. Theodore R. Cogswell]
- 362 · Beyond Rayguns and Godzilla · Algis Budrys · ar from Outposts: Literatures of Milieux, Borgo Press, 1997
- 370 · Some Notes · David Langford · ms
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