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Issues of the 1970s = 3 Years, 24 Issues, 435 Articles-
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Issues of 1977 = 4 Issues, 69 Articles
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Issues of 1978 = 6 Issues, 120 Articles
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Issues of 1979 = 14 Issues, 246 Articles
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Issues of the 1980s = 10 Years, 129 Issues, 1,977 Articles-
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Issues of 1980 = 11 Issues, 163 Articles
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Issues of 1981 = 13 Issues, 211 Articles
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Issues of 1982 = 13 Issues, 236 Articles
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Issues of 1983 = 14 Issues, 247 Articles-
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January 1983 Issue = 20 Articles- Cover: "A Romance of the Equator" by Mark Caparosa, pp. 1-5
- Up Front by Shawna McCarthy, p. 6
- Editorial: Women and Science Fiction by Isaac Asimov, pp. 7-12
- Contest Results: Missing the Boat by Isaac Asimov, p. 13
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 14-17
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 18-22 - 10 Reviews- Manshape by John Brunner
- Clique by Nicholas Yermakov
- The Elfin Ship by James P. Blaylock
- Triplanetary by E.E. Smith
- First Lensman by E.E. Smith
- Galactic Patrol by E.E. Smith
- Gray Lensman by Edward E. Smith
- Second Stage Lensman by E.E. Smith
- Children of the Lens by Edward E. Smith
- Lensman from Rigel by David A. Kyle
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, pp. 23-27
- Monorails on Mars by Martin Gardner, pp. 28-29
- IASFM Crossword Puzzle: By Jove by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 30-31
- Viewpoint: Greater Realities by Terry Carr, pp. 32-43
- A Romance of the Equator by Brian Aldiss, pp. 44-51
- Shaggy Purple by James Killus, pp. 52-61
- Pilgrimage by Skip Wall, pp. 62-77
- Things that go Quack in the Night by Lewis Shiner and Edith Shiner, pp. 78-91
- Concerto in B Demolished by Al Sirois, pp. 92-106
- The Seventeen-Year Locusts by Charles Sheffield, pp. 107-109
- Fusing and Refusing by John Brunner, pp. 110-162
- Letters, pp. 163-167
- Index to 1982, pp. 168-177
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
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February 1983 Issue = 20 Articles- Editorial: More Asimov? by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-13
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 14-20 - 6 Reviews- The White Plague by Frank Herbert
- The Darkling by David Kesterton
- The New Visions
- Index to the Science Fiction Magazines, 1926-1950 by Donald B. Day
- Jirel of Joiry by C.L. Moore
- The Best of H. P. Lovecraft by H.P. Lovecraft
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, pp. 21-23
- IASFM Crossword Puzzle by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 24-25
- The Demon and the Pentagram by Martin Gardner, pp. 26-29
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 30-31
- Potential by Isaac Asimov, pp. 32-41
- Glimpses by Robert F. Young, pp. 42-53
- Oft in Oftwana by Al Sirois and Kevin O'Donnell Jr., pp. 54-63
- Improbable Bestiary: The Invisible Man by F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre, pp. 64-65
- Sweet Song of Death by Stephen Kimmel, pp. 66-75
- The Crystal Sunlight, the Bright Air by Mary Gentle, pp. 76-85
- East Motel by Steven Bryan Bieler, pp. 86-93
- The Gray Maelstrom by Daniel Keys Moran, pp. 94-97
- Power Times One by J. Michael Matuszewicz, pp. 98-104
- Perfection by Henry Leon Lazarus, pp. 105-107
- Hardfought by Greg Bear, pp. 108-169
- Letters, pp. 170-177
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
- Cover: "Potential" by Don Brautigam
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March 1983 Issue = 18 Articles- Cover: "Dramocles" by Richard Courtney, pp. 1-5
- Editorial: The All-Human Galaxy by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-13
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 14-16 - 4 Reviews- 2010: Odyssey Two~~Two Thousand Ten: Odyssey Two by Arthur C. Clarke
- Psion by Joan D. Vinge
- The Fantastic Saint by Leslie Charteris
- Writing Science Fiction That Sells by Harvey L. Bilker and Audrey L. Bilker
- Mooney's Mo-dule by Gerry Mooney, pp. 17-22
- Flarp Flips a Fiver by Martin Gardner, p. 23
- IASFM Crossword Puzzle by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 24-27
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 28-29
- Profile: Joanna Russ by Charles Platt, pp. 30-45
- The Forever Summer by Ronald Anthony Cross, pp. 46-71
- Darts by Steve Perry, pp. 72-87
- The Horn of Elfland by J.O. Jeppson, pp. 88-103
- The Falling by Pamela Sargent and George Zebrowski, pp. 104-113
- Write When You Get Work by Esther M. Friesner, pp. 114-118
- More on Books by Henry Clark, pp. 119-123
- Dramocles by Robert Sheckley, pp. 124-167
- Letters, pp. 168-171
- In Back by Shawna McCarthy, pp. 172-177
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
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April 1983 Issue = 17 Articles- Cover: "The Sidon in the Mirror" by Marc Yankus, pp. 1-5
- Editorial: Nostalgia by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-13
- Letters, pp. 14-20
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 21-22
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, p. 23
- IASFM Crossword Puzzle by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 24-25
- Profile: James Tiptree, Jr. by Charles Platt, pp. 26-49
- Bouncing Superballs by Martin Gardner, p. 50
- Plauge by Lewis Shiner, pp. 51-57
- Cryptic by Jack McDevitt, pp. 58-75
- Short Timers by John Morressy, pp. 76-97
- $Call Link4 (Cathy) by Cherie Wilkerson, pp. 98-113
- Negation Demonstrated/Demonstration Negated by Bradley Strickland, pp. 114-121
- The Blue Background by Brian Aldiss, pp. 122-133
- The Sidon in the Mirror by Connie Willis, pp. 134-165
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 166-177 - 3 Reviews- The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
- Battlefield Earth by L. Ron Hubbard
- Queen of Sorcery by David Eddings
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
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May 1983 Issue = 17 Articles- Tales from the Net: A Family Matter by Rand B. Lee, pp. 36-55
- Belling Martha by Leigh Kennedy, pp. 74-94
- The Eternity Wave by Scott Elliot Marbach, pp. 132-165
- Run, Robot, Run by Martin Gardner, pp. 22-23
- ...And the Angel with Television Eyes by John Shirley, pp. 56-73
- The Ticking Clock by Al Sarrantonio, pp. 95-103
- The Final Voice by Richard Johnson, pp. 104-115
- The Ultimate Biofeedback Device by J.O. Jeppson, pp. 116-131
- Editorial: Best-Seller by Isaac Asimov, p. 6
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, pp. 7-13
- Letters, pp. 14-21
- IAsfm Crossword Puzzle by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 24-25
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 26-27
- Viewpoint: In the Tradition of An Immodest Proposal by Pamela Sargent, pp. 28-35
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 166-177 - 5 Reviews- The Citadel of the Autarch by Gene Wolfe
- The Nonborn King by Julian May
- The Umbral Anthology of Science Fiction Poetry by Steve Rasnic Tem
- Watch the Northwind Rise by Robert Graves
- Hercules, My Shipmate by Robert Graves
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
- Cover art for "Tales from the Net: A Family Matter" by Joe Burleson
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June 1983 Issue = 18 Articles- Fire-Caller by Sydney J. Van Scyoc, pp. 134-166
- Thang, Thung, and Metagame by Martin Gardner, pp. 24-28
- The High Test by Frederik Pohl, pp. 50-63
- In the Deserts of the Heart by Stuart H. Stock, pp. 64-83
- Perchance to Dream by Norman Spinrad, pp. 84-91
- Nearly Departed by Pat Cadigan, pp. 92-107
- In the Shadow of Heaven by Joel Rosenberg, pp. 108-122
- Sunlight by Paul E. Holt, pp. 123-133
- Up Front by Shawna McCarthy, p. 6
- Editorial: Unreasonable by Isaac Asimov, pp. 7-13
- Letters, pp. 14-20
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, p. 21
- IAsfm Crossword Puzzle by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 22-23
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 29-31
- Viewpoint by Tom Rainbow, pp. 32-49
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 167-177 - 8 Reviews- The Void Captain's Tale by Norman Spinrad
- The Floating Gods by M. John Harrison
- Misplaced Persons by Lee Harding
- Nifft the Lean by Michael Shea
- The Dragon of the Ishtar Gate by L. Sprague de Camp
- Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake
- Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake
- Titus Alone by Mervyn Peake
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
- Cover art for "The High Test" by Joe Burleson
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July 1983 Issue = 19 Articles- In the Eye of the Beholder by Frank Ward, pp. 88-109
- The Nanny by Thomas Wylde, pp. 138-163
- The Number of the Beast by Martin Gardner, pp. 22-25
- La Reine Blanche by Tanith Lee, pp. 32-43
- The Artist of Hunger by Scott Sanders, pp. 44-65
- The Ascent of the North Face by Ursula K. Le Guin, pp. 68-77
- Out of the Womb by Kim Antieau, pp. 78-87
- Space Opera for (Purists)(Modernists) by Neal Starkman, pp. 110-117
- The Sea of Evening by George Zebrowski, pp. 118-124
- Petrified by Nina Kiriki Hoffman, pp. 125-137
- Editorial: Our Obsolete World by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-13
- Letters, pp. 14-21
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 26-28
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, p. 29
- IAsfm Crossword Puzzle by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 30-31
- Viewpoint by Martin Gardner, pp. 66-67
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On Books by Norman Spinrad, pp. 164-177 - 6 Reviews- Yesterday's Tomorrows by Frederik Pohl
- Perpetual Light by Alan Ryan#2
- Mallworld by Somtow Sucharitkul
- Light on the Sound by Somtow Sucharitkul
- Eye of Cat by Roger Zelazny
- Battlefield Earth by L. Ron Hubbard
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
- Cover art for "La Reine Blanche" by Linda Burr
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August 1983 Issue = 18 Articles- Editorial: Shrugging It Off by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-11
- Letters, pp. 12-24
- The Jock Who Wanted to Be Fifty by Martin Gardner, pp. 25-26
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, p. 27
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 28-31
- IAsfm Crossword Puzzle: Marine Motif by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 32-33
- The Peacemaker by Gardner Dozois, pp. 34-53
- Viewpoint: A Stroll to the Stars by Augustine Funnell, pp. 54-58
- Still Time by James Patrick Kelly, pp. 59-71
- Memory by Michael P. Kube-McDowell, pp. 72-85
- Scences from the Country of the Blind by John Sladek, pp. 86-103
- Susie Q2 by Terence M. Green, pp. 104-120
- The Orchard by Steve Rasnic Tem, pp. 121-127
- Sleepwalker by Art Vesity, pp. 128-141
- The Catch by Craig W. Anderson, pp. 142-165
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 166-177 - 6 Reviews- The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin
- King of the Wood by John Maddox Roberts
- Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin
- Red As Blood by Tanith Lee
- The Dreamstone by C.J. Cherryh
- The Queen of the Legion by Jack Williamson
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
- Cover art by Val Lakey Lindahn
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Fall/Winter 1983 Issue = 23 Articles- Editor's Note by Shawna McCarthy, p. 9
- The Sidon in the Mirror by Connie Willis, pp. 10-40
- The Sorceress in Spite of Herself by Pat Cadigan, pp. 41-52
- Night of the Fifth Sun by Mildred Downey Broxon, pp. 53-61
- The Jarabon by Lee Killough, pp. 62-81
- The Horn of Elfland by J.O. Jeppson, pp. 82-95
- Belling Martha by Leigh Kennedy, pp. 96-116
- La Reine Blanche by Tanith Lee, pp. 117-126
- Ancient Document by Hope Athearn, p. 127
- Miles to Go Before I Sleep by Julie Stevens, pp. 128-139
- A Letter from the Clearys by Connie Willis, pp. 140-152
- The Ascent of the North Face by Ursula K. Le Guin, pp. 153-155
- $Call Link4(Cathy) by Cherie Wilkerson, pp. 156-171
- Heavenly Flowers by Pamela Sargent, pp. 172-184
- Exorcycle by Joan D. Vinge, pp. 185-194
- Stargrazing by Beverly Grant, p. 195
- Shadows from a Small Template by Sharon Webb, pp. 196-212
- Packing Up by P.J. MacQuarrie, pp. 213-225
- Blue Heart by Stephanie A. Smith, pp. 226-236
- The Examination of Ex-Emperor Ming by Cyn Mason, pp. 237-241
- The Crystal Sunlight, The Bright Air by Mary Gentle, pp. 242-251
- Missing by P.A. Kagan, pp. 252-255
- Fire-Caller by Sydney J. Van Scyoc, pp. 256-290
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September 1983 Issue = 18 Articles- The Glitch by Britton Bloom, pp. 58-79
- Night Win by Nancy Kress, pp. 144-166
- Fibonacci Bamboo by Martin Gardner, pp. 21-23
- Saving Humanity by Isaac Asimov, pp. 30-41
- Soulsaver by James Stevens, pp. 80-92
- Showdown on Showdown by Ian Watson, pp. 93-107
- Heavenly Flowers by Pamela Sargent, pp. 108-120
- Stolen Moments by Brad Strickland, pp. 121-129
- Visitors by P.J. MacQuarrie, pp. 130-143
- Editorial: Nowhere! by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-11
- Letters, pp. 12-18
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, pp. 19-20
- IAsfm Crossword: Lunacy by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 24-27
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 28-29
- Viewpoint: Superpowers! by Tom Rainbow, pp. 42-57
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 167-177 - 5 Reviews- Lyonesse by Jack Vance
- Against Infinity by Gregory Benford
- Tea with the Black Dragon by R.A. MacAvoy
- For Love of Mother-Not by Alan Dean Foster
- Earth's Last Citadel by C.L. Moore and Henry Kuttner
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
- Cover art by Marc Yankus
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October 1983 Issue = 13 Articles- Transit by Vonda N. McIntyre, pp. 100-166
- Hearts Do Not In Eyes Shine by John Kessel, pp. 26-45
- Tethered Purple-Pebble Eaters by Martin Gardner, pp. 18-21
- Greek by Leigh Kennedy, pp. 46-59
- Invaders by Andrew Weiner, pp. 60-75
- Chand Veda by Tanith Lee, pp. 76-87
- A Shadow Under the Sea by Mary R. Gentle, pp. 88-99
- Editorial: My Projects by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-11
- Letters, pp. 12-17
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 22-25
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 167-177 - 4 Reviews- The Unforsaken Hiero by Sterling E. Lanier
- Hiero's Journey by Sterling E. Lanier
- The House of the Lions by L.T. Stuart
- The Change War by Fritz Leiber
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
- Cover art for "Transit" by Wayne D. Barlowe
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November 1983 Issue = 15 Articles- The Gospel According to Gamaliel Crusis by Michael Bishop, pp. 120-166
- Shrinker by Pamela Sargent, pp. 30-51
- To Steal an Angel by Tony Richards, pp. 68-90
- The Dybbuk and the Hexagram by Martin Gardner, pp. 26-29
- Melville on Iapetus by Jack McDevitt, pp. 91-101
- Broken Wings by Gregg Keizer, pp. 102-119
- Editorial: Schools and Science Fiction by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-11
- Letters, pp. 12-19
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 20-21
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, pp. 22-23
- IAsfm Crossword Puzzle: Exotic Locales by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 24-25
- Viewpoint: In Defense of the Real World by Charles Platt, pp. 52-67
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 167-177 - 7 Reviews- Orion Shall Rise by Poul Anderson
- King's Blood Four by Sheri S. Tepper
- The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy Through 1968 by Donald Henry Tuck
- Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy Through 1968, Vol. II: M-Z by Donald Henry Tuck
- The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Through 1968, Vol. III by Donald Henry Tuck
- Prince of the Godborn by Geraldine Harris
- The Children of the Wind by Geraldine Harris
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
- Cover art for "The Gospel According to Gamaliel Crusis" by Wayne D. Barlowe
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December 1983 Issue = 15 Articles- Remembering Siri by Dan Simmons, pp. 30-69
- Remembrance by Cynthia Morgan, pp. 90-111
- Son of the Morning by Ian McDowell, pp. 112-134
- Time Bride by Gardner Dozois and Jack Dann, pp. 144-166
- 1984 by Martin Gardner, pp. 27-29
- The Harvest of Wolves by Mary R. Gentle, pp. 135-143
- Editorial: Autographs by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-10
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, p. 11
- Letters, pp. 12-21
- IAsfm Crossword Puzzle #16 by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 22-23
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 24-26
- Viewpoint: In Defense of Fantasy by Piers Anthony, pp. 70-89
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 167-177 - 6 Reviews- Millennium by John Varley
- Code of the Lifemaker by James P. Hogan
- The Sword Is Forged by Evangeline Walton
- The Tartarus Incident by William Greenleaf
- The Blue Hawk by Peter Dickinson
- Red Moon and Black Mountain by Joy Chant
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, p. 178
- Cover art for "Remembering Siri" by Joe Burleson
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December 15, 1983 Issue = 16 Articles- Reasonable Doubt by Fred Singer, pp. 42-67
- The Power of the Press by Richard Kearns, pp. 68-91
- Street Meat by Norman Spinrad, pp. 130-166
- The Castrati of Womensa by Martin Gardner, pp. 22-23
- Speech Sounds by Octavia E. Butler, pp. 26-41
- Her Furry Face by Leigh Kennedy, pp. 92-110
- My Crazy Father Who Scares All the Women Away by Jack C. Haldeman II, pp. 111-120
- Cruising by Ian Watson, pp. 121-129
- Editorial: My Name by Isaac Asimov, pp. 6-10
- Letters, pp. 11-14
- Mooney's Module by Gerry Mooney, pp. 15-18
- Gaming by Dana Lombardy, pp. 19-21
- IAsfm Crossword Puzzle by Merl H. Reagle, pp. 24-25
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On Books by Baird Searles, pp. 167-177 - 6 Reviews- Startide Rising by David Brin
- A Matter for Men by David Gerrold
- An Unkindness of Ravens by Dee Morrison Meaney
- The Nebula Maker and Four Encounters by Olaf Stapledon
- Uranian Worlds by Eric Garber and Lyn Paleo
- Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock
- The SF Conventional Calendar by Erwin S. Strauss, pp. 178-180
- Cover art by Steven Hunt
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Issues of 1984 = 13 Issues, 205 Articles
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Issues of 1985 = 13 Issues, 209 Articles
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Issues of 1986 = 13 Issues, 188 Articles
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Issues of 1987 = 13 Issues, 165 Articles
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Issues of 1988 = 13 Issues, 176 Articles
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Issues of 1989 = 13 Issues, 177 Articles
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Issues of the 1990s = 10 Years, 121 Issues, 1,710 Articles-
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Issues of 1990 = 13 Issues, 185 Articles
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Issues of 1991 = 13 Issues, 184 Articles
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Issues of 1992 = 13 Issues, 209 Articles
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Issues of 1993 = 12 Issues, 163 Articles
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Issues of 1994 = 13 Issues, 164 Articles
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Issues of 1995 = 13 Issues, 190 Articles
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Issues of 1996 = 11 Issues, 143 Articles
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Issues of 1997 = 11 Issues, 154 Articles
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Issues of 1998 = 11 Issues, 161 Articles
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Issues of 1999 = 11 Issues, 157 Articles
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Issues of the 2000s = 10 Years, 89 Issues, 1,395 Articles-
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Issues of 2000 = 11 Issues, 147 Articles
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Issues of 2001 = 10 Issues, 138 Articles
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Issues of 2002 = 11 Issues, 161 Articles
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Issues of 2003 = 11 Issues, 158 Articles
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Issues of 2004 = 9 Issues, 148 Articles
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Issues of 2005 = 7 Issues, 122 Articles
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Issues of 2006 = 8 Issues, 145 Articles
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Issues of 2007 = 10 Issues, 179 Articles
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Issues of 2008 = 10 Issues, 165 Articles
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Issues of 2009 = 2 Issues, 32 Articles