Issac Asimov's Science Fiction September 1984 - Signed by Author Jack McDevitt and Artist Val Lakley Lindahn

Signed by Author Jack McDevitt on the page with his Story: Never Despair and Artist Signed by Val Lakley Lindahn on the story art for Thomas Wylde's The Oncology of Hope The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The magazine is from the estate of Jeri Kandel of Sarasota, Florida. Jeri an aspiring Sci Fi/Horror author was active in the Florida West Coast Sci Fi Fantasy community. She was a "volunteer" for DragonCon in Atlanta and other Florida West Coast and Orlando events as an active member of ASFA where she acquired amazing autographs. Jack McDevitt's short story Never Despair is a poignant exploration of perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the narrative follows two survivors, Chaka and Quait, on their journey to find "Haven," a place rumored to offer safety and renewal. Val Lakey Lindahn is a distinguished science fiction and fantasy illustrator renowned for her evocative and imaginative artwork. Her illustrations have graced the pages of numerous publications. Wylde's narrative is noted for its exploration of the psychological and emotional impacts of medical decisions on both patients and healthcare providers. The story raises questions about the value of life, the ethics of experimental treatments, and the role of hope in the face of terminal illness.…