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Publication: Science Fiction, October 1939

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  • Publication: Science Fiction, October 1939Publication Record # 255449 (View All Issues) (View Issue Grid)
  • Editor: Charles D. Hornig
  • Date: 1939-10-00
  • Publisher: Blue Ribbon Magazines
  • Price:
    $0.15?$: US dollar
  • Pages: 132
  • Format:
    pulp?Magazine using the common pulp size: 6.5" by 9.5". For ISFDB purposes this may also be used as a designation for the quality of the paper. There are some untrimmed pulps that are as large as 8" by 11.75
  • Type: MAGAZINE
  • Cover: Science Fiction, October 1939 by Frank R. Paul
  • Notes:
    • Pages run 3-130.
    • Cover illustration is described by Eando Binder in his essay "Vision of another World" on page 114.
    • Cover art is credited to "Frank R. Paul"; signature "Paul" is visible on the artwork.
    • Editor is not stated in front matter, but the introduction to "The Telepath" on page 119 is signed "Charles D. Hornig / Editor, Science Fiction."
    • Interior artwork is not credited.
    • Story art for "Swordsmen of Saturn" on pages 8-9 is signed "Paul."
    • Story art for "Dweller in the Darkness" on page 56 is signed "Schneeman."
    • Story art for "Earth Asunder!" on page 62 shows is signed "Schneeman."
    • Story art for "Little Planet" on page 83 is signed "Paul."
    • Story art for "Flame of Life" on page 92 is signed "Schneeman."
    • Story art for "Thoughts that Kill" on page 105 is signed "Schneeman."
    • "The Telepath" is a letters column.
    • "The Fantasy Fan" features news items of fan interest. This month's content includes news regarding Julius Schwartz, James V. Taurasi, Bob Tucker, Robert A. Madle, Sam Moskowitz, Daniel McPhail, Forrest J. Ackerman, Ted Carnell, Walter E. Marconette, John Giunta, and Myrtle Douglas.
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Editor Title: Science Fiction - 1939 • [Science Fiction (1939-1941)] • (1939) • edited by Charles D. Hornig

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