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Cover of Evolution of Modern Science Fiction

Evolution of Modern Science Fiction

Hugo Gernsback & Theodore Engel

First published 1952
Publisher Hugo Gernsback
Format Pamphlet
Type Nonfiction
Cover art Frank R. Paul
Pages 12

  • This 12-page pamphlet contains a 3-page essay by Hugo Gernsback followed by a 9-page bibliography of all the science fiction stories (as classified by Gernsback) which were published in Gernsback-edited magazines prior to his 1926 launch of Amazing Stories.
  • In his essay, Gernsback notes, "The list which follows was compiled by Mr. Theodore Engel, of New York. It took him several months to go through all the old bound volumes in order to complete his work, and our grateful thanks are due him for his labors."
  • There is no copyright, publisher info, or price in the pamphlet. At the end of Gernsback's essay is "New York, N.Y. / 25 West Broadway / August, 1952".
  • There is no credit or signature for cover art. However, the original artwork for the cover was sold by Heritage Auctions on 2/22/2014 as by Frank R. Paul.
  • {{Reginald3}} gives the author as Theodore Engel.