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Publication: Science Fiction, June 1940

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  • Publication: Science Fiction, June 1940Publication Record # 255573 (View All Issues) (View Issue Grid)
  • Editor: Charles D. Hornig
  • Date: 1940-06-00
  • 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, June 1940 by Frank R. Paul
  • Notes:
    • Pages run 3-114.
    • Cover art is credited "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 65 is signed "Charles D. Hornig / Editor, Science Fiction."
    • Interior artwork is not credited.
    • Story art for "The Voice Commands" on pages 8-9 is signed but the signature is difficult to decipher.
    • Story art for "The Mad Virus" on page 29 is signed "Fox."
    • Story art for "Proxies on Venus" on page 41 shows no signature.
    • Story art for "Castaways in Space" on page 57 is signed "Lin."
    • Story art for "Doom from the Void" on page 75 is signed "Irving Novick."
    • Story art for "The Price of Escape" on page 88 is signed "Biro."
    • "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 a feature on Frank R. Paul, fanzine news, and several submissions from readers.
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Editor Title: Science Fiction - 1940 • [Science Fiction (1939-1941)] • (1940) • edited by Charles D. Hornig

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