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Publication: Science Fiction, March 1940

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  • Publication: Science Fiction, March 1940Publication Record # 255522 (View All Issues) (View Issue Grid)
  • Editor: Charles D. Hornig
  • Date: 1940-03-00
  • Publisher: Double Action Magazines
  • Price:
    $0.15?$: US dollar
  • Pages: 116
  • 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, March 1940 by Frank R. Paul
  • Webpages: archive.org
  • Notes:
    • Pages run 3-114.
    • Cover illustration is titled "The Machine Revolt" on the contents page.
    • 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 90 is signed "Charles D. Hornig / Editor, Science Fiction."
    • Interior artwork is not credited.
    • Story art for "Men Without a World" on pages 8-9 is signed "Paul."
    • Story art for "The New Life" on page 25 is signed "Paul."
    • Story art for "Eclipse Bears Witness" on page 42 is signed "Edmund M. Ashe Jr."
    • Story art for "The Scourge of a Single Cell" on page 56 is signed "Novick."
    • Story art for "Sky Trap" on page 69 shows no signature.
    • "The Telepath" is a letters column.
    • "The Eternal Conflict" is also a letters feature but focuses on science issues.
    • "The Fantasy Fan" features news items of fan interest. This month's content includes an article on Jack Darrow, a summary of fan magazines, and several submitted letters.
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Editor Title: Science Fiction - 1940 • [Science Fiction (1939-1941)] • edited by Charles D. Hornig

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