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A reprint of the issue of Astounding Science Fiction that is widely considered to be the first great issue under the editorship of John W. Campbell, Jr.
Astounding Science Fiction as edited by Campbell was the premier magazine of the golden age of American science fiction. This special reprint edition ably demonstrates why the science fiction magazines of that era were so important to the development of modern science fiction into the popular and important literary form it is today.
Unquestionably a classic issue, it begins with the cover story, “Black Destroyer,” the first published work of A. E. van Vogt and also features “Trends” by Isaac Asimov, his first sale to Astounding. Significant as these debuts are, it is the overall strength of the issue that finally impresses. These are stories by some of the best-known writers in the field: Nat Schachner, “City of the Cosmic Rays”; Nelson S. Bond, “Lightship Ho!”; Ross Rocklynne, “The Moth”; C. L. Moore (one of the first women to achieve prominence in writing science fiction), “Greater than Gods”; as well as thought-provoking articles on nuclear energy, computers, and hemispheric migration.
But this new edition is far more than just a fine reprint of an important issue. There is a commentary on Astounding by Stanley Schmidt (the current editor of Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact, the successor to Astounding)and memoirs of the stories and the magazine by Isaac Asimov, A. E. van Vogt, and Ross Rocklynne.
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In a unique and commendable publishing experiment, an entire pulp magazine issue has been published as a book. Astounding Science Fiction July 1939 . . . includes the entire contents of the issue. . . and stories by some of the great names in the sf field, then and now.” Wilson Library Bulletin
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Astounding Science Fiction, July 1939
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Southern Illinois University Press, Carbondale, Ilinois, 1981
ISBN 10: 0809309912
ISBN 13: 9780809309917
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Mild wear to dustjacket. Now protected in a clear mylar cover.; Alternatives; 192 pages. Seller Inventory # 43054
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Astounding Science Fiction, July 1939
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Southern Illinois University Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0809309912
ISBN 13: 9780809309917
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Facsimile reprint of this Golden Age issue includes articles by Van Vogt on BLACK DESTROYER, Isaac Asimov on TRENDS & Ross Rocklynne on editor John W Campbell. Also includes an introduction by Stanley Schmidt placing the magazine in historical perspective. A fine copy in like dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # ABE-1791400185192
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A FASCIMILE OF THE JULY 1939 ISSUE OF ASTOUNDING
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Southern Illinois University Press, Carbondale, 1981
ISBN 10: 0809309912
ISBN 13: 9780809309917
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Condition: FINE. First printing. A facsimile reprint of the entire July 1939 issue of Astounding Science Fiction (including ads), one that is widely considered to be the first great issue under the editorship of John W. Campbell, Jr. "It begins with the cover story, 'Black Destroyer,' the first published work of A. E. van Vogt and also features 'Trends' by Isaac Asimov, his first sale to Astounding. . . and stories by some of the best-known writers in the field: Nat Schachner, 'City of the Cosmic Rays'; Nelson S. Bond, 'Lightship Ho!'; Ross Rocklynne, 'The Moth'; C. L. Moore (one of the first women to achieve prominence in writing science fiction), 'Greater than Gods'." In addition this book includes a preface by Stanley Schmidt and 3 epilogues by Isaac Asimov, A. E. van Vogt, and Ross Rocklynne commenting on the stories and the magazine. Illustrated. 180 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 86627
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A FASCIMILE OF THE JULY 1939 ISSUE OF ASTOUNDING
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Southern Illinois University Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0809309912
ISBN 13: 9780809309917
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Hardcover. fine hardcover copy in a fine dustwrapper 1st edition. A reprint of the issue of "Astounding Science Fiction "that is widely considered to be the first great issue under the editorship of John W. Campbell, Jr. Seller Inventory # FM15.239
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