About the book: 1999 / Lester Del Rey. THE SKY IS FALLING The title is not a metaphor. In an incredible world invented by a science fiction writer, the sky is falling on its inhabitants, and in huge pieces. Sprague DE CAMP. EMPEROR'S FANWe recommend using magic items with caution. Larry NIVEN. MAKE A WISHIf once again you make a wish to a genie, a goldfish, etc., then set the technical task correctly. S. M. STIRLING. STOLEN EYESThe eternal debate on the topic “who wins?”. This time the duel involves a magician and a sorceress. George MARTIN. LONELY SONGS OF DAREN DORRA A magical story about a beauty wandering through the worlds and a knight who is unable to leave his desert domain. Lisa GOLDSTEIN. NEW GAME Do you think changes in the world are driven by technology? In vain... Vladislav GONCHAROV. DISEASE, SYMPTOM, MEDICINE? Readers have the opportunity to get acquainted with role-playing games, as they say, first-hand. Vl. GAKOV. GREAT MASTER: LIFE AS A NOVEL of a great writer and biography is not easy! VIDEODROM: Scary and funny ghosts... Notes about the director - the leader of the Australian “New Wave”... In the “film adaptation” section, reflections on the film destinies of the works of the Strugatsky brothers... BANK OF IDEAS The competition with a foreign author ended in complete victory for our readers. Alexander ROIFE. ANATOMY OF JUSTICE Evgeny Lukin’s new novel is in the critic’s field of view. REVIEWERThere are local battles going on on the book front. CURSORNews - good and different. Boris STRUGATSKY. COMMENTS ON THE PASSAGE In this issue the writer finishes his unique memoirs. PERSONALIESDetails about the authors of the magazine.