Amazing Stories Magazine Scheduled to Relaunch in July

Posted on May 21, 1998

Wizards of the Coast Inc. announced an agreement with Viacom Consumer Products for the premiere issue of the relaunch of Amazing Stories, the world's oldest science fiction magazine, to feature cover art and original short stories from the Star Trek: The Next Generation. The cover of July's premiere issue will feature the USS Enterprise D from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The art was created by Hugo-winning artist Bob Eggleton. In addition, two Star Trek: The Next Generation short stories will be featured: "Last Words," by novelist A.C. Crispin, and "On the Scent of Trouble," by veteran Star Trek author John Betancourt.

"The relaunch of Amazing Stories has been highly anticipated," said Wendy Noritake, periodicals publisher at Wizards of the Coast. "We feel the inclusion of Star Trek: The Next Generation stories and cover art will allow us to reach a wider audience. The science fiction short story has a long history and we are proud to continue and nurture this tradition."

Other authors contributing to the first issue include Hugo award winner Ben Bova, current Hugo and Nebula awards nominee James Alan Gardner, and former Nebula award nominee Neal Barrett Jr. Science fiction fans will be the first to preview the "Gooses" excerpt from two-time Hugo and Nebula awards winner Orson Scott Card's novel Heartfire, and to read unique commentary from Bruce Sterling, author of the Hugo-winning short story "Bicycle Repairman."

The premiere issue will also cover many facets of Amazing's 72-year history along with reviews of science fiction books, films and electronic games. Amazing Stories will be available at most mass-market retail outlets as well as most book, hobby, game and science fiction specialty stores.