Science-Fiction Advertiser / Spring, 1954 / Morris Scott Dollens Cover

Language: English

Published by Science-Fiction Advertiser, Glendale, CA, 1954

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Glendale, CA: (Science-Fiction Advertiser), 1954. Volume VII, No. 2, the Spring, 1954 issue of Science-Fiction Advertiser; this is the new name and (somewhat) new, longer form of the earlier incarnation, Fantasy Advertiser fanzine. Roy Squires had long since taken over editing from Norman "Gus" Wilmorth by this time, and wasn't far from bringing it into its heyday. Though longer and a bit richer, at this time the fanzine was still focused on book reviews and ads, and apart from Morris Scott Dollens carried little in the way of interior art and virtually no fiction.yet. Even the reviews, essays and articles gave precious little credit to the writers, who were often the editor or his assistants. None of that would last.Cover is by Dollens. Octavo, stapled wraps, 20 numbered pages. Near Fine copy, with only the inevitable modest toning to the paper (see scans). High grade. Very sharp, undamaged copy. An early example of the uniquely American sci-fi / fantasy fanzine genre. One or two interesting articles per issue, and some rare illustrations, but still, to this point in 1954, largely book reviews, ads and a bit of opinion. See scan of contents page for this issue's offerings. Nicely executed book reviews. A classic issue from a fanzine classic from the golden age of sci-fi with all its special genres; replete with the detailed trappings of that world - Science fiction, fantasy and horror, of course. But mostly the sci-fi. Very scarce under this name, the second of three. For the collector. L-pr2.

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Title
Science-Fiction Advertiser / Spring, 1954 / Morris Scott Dollens Cover
Author
Roy Squires (editor)
Publisher
Science-Fiction Advertiser, Glendale, CA
Publication year
1954
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Illustrator
Morris Scott Dollens
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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