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Publication: Science Fiction, August 1939

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  • Publication: Science Fiction, August 1939Publication Record # 255447 (View All Issues) (View Issue Grid)
  • Editor: Charles D. Hornig
  • Date: 1939-08-00
  • 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, August 1939 by Frank R. Paul [as by Paul]
  • Notes:
    • Pages run 3-130.
    • Cover illustration is described by Eando Binder in his essay "An Invading Sun" on page 112.
    • Cover art is credited to "Paul"; signature "Paul" is visible on the artwork.
    • Editor is not stated in front matter, but the introduction to "The Telepath" on page 113 is signed "Charles D. Hornig / Editor, Science Fiction."
    • Interior artwork is not credited.
    • Story art for "Sphinx of the Spaceways" on pages 10-11 is signed "Schneeman."
    • Story art for "The Mogu of Mars" on page 37 is signed "Paul."
    • Story art for "Strange Creature" on page 59 shows no signature.
    • Story art for "The Jewels from the Moon" on page 69 is signed "Paul."
    • Story art for "The God that Science Made" on page 86 shows no signature.
    • Story art for "The Silent World" on page 102 shows no signature.
    • "The Telepath" is a letters column. The last section subtitled "Candid Comments" includes short untitled submissions.
    • "The Eternal Conflict" is also a letters feature but focuses on science issues.
    • "The Fantasy Fan" features news items of fan interest submitted by readers. Some of these are printed verbatim, but others appear to be paraphrased by the editor. This month's content includes announcements of newsletters produced by James V. Taurasi and Bob Tucker.
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Editor Title: Science Fiction - 1939 • [Science Fiction (1939-1941)] • (1939) • edited by Charles D. Hornig

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