Current Issue

This is Issue #77 of Salon Futura. Here are the contents:


  • Art: The Hand of the King’s Shadow: This issue's cover is by Ben Baldwin and is the cover for Chaz Brenchley's The Hand of the King's Evil

  • Slow Gods: Space opera is alive and well in the sure hands of Claire North

  • The Owl Service: The Owl Service is one of the UK's best loved fantasy stories for young adults, but it is a story set in Wales, and inspired by Welsh mythology. How does it read in Wales?

  • Killing Hares: It is not easy, being the village witch. People have expectations of you, and they are not always very grateful for what you do.

  • The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire: This one is a straight up romantasy novel, set in Wales. Get your annoying but handsome fairy prince here.

  • The Great God Pan: The biggest name in Welsh fantastic fiction is undoubtedly Arthur Machen, but his work is well over a century old now. How does it stack up?

  • The Book of Three: The Chronicles of Prydain are very obviously rooted in Welsh mythology, but Lloyd Alexander was American. How does he do?

  • She Is Here: Finally, Nicola Griffith arrives at the PM Press Outspoken Authors series. About time, in Cheryl's opinion.

  • Editorial – February 2026: Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant Hapus, pawb! This issue is a Welsh fantasy special.