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Cover of Science Fiction, August 1939

Science Fiction, August 1939

August 1939

Editor Charles D. Hornig
Cover art Paul
Publisher Blue Ribbon Magazines
Price $0.15
Pages 132
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  • 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.

Page Type Kind Title Author(s)
10 Short Fiction Fiction Sphinx of the Spaceways Ed Earl Repp
30 Essay Non Fiction Science and Truth Derwin Lesser
31 Essay Non Fiction The Future of Science Fiction uncredited
32 Short Fiction Fiction The Man Who Solved Death Edmond Hamilton
37 Short Fiction Fiction The Mogu of Mars John Coleridge
57 Essay Non Fiction The Psychology of Anger Charles D. Hornig
59 Short Fiction Fiction Strange Creature Raymond Z. Gallun
67 Essay Non Fiction The Eternal Conflict (Science Fiction, August 1939) various
69 Short Fiction Fiction The Jewels from the Moon Ephriam Winiki
86 Short Fiction Fiction The God That Science Made Lloyd Arthur Eshbach
102 Short Fiction Fiction The Silent World Guy Arnold
112 Essay Non Fiction An Invading Sun Eando Binder
114 Essay Non Fiction Letter ("Well-Planned") Richard I. Meyer
116 Essay Non Fiction Letter (The Worst Story) Robert A. Madle
117 Essay Non Fiction Thank You, Readers! Charles D. Hornig
118 Essay Non Fiction Letter (Paul's Cover) Russell J. Hodgkins
119 Essay Non Fiction Letter (No Complaint) Sam Moskowitz
126 Essay Non Fiction Unborn Billions uncredited
100|100.1 Essay Non Fiction The Fantasy Fan (Science Fiction, August 1939) various
100|100.2 Essay Non Fiction Letter (Are Fans a Menace to Science Fiction?) Thomas S. Gardner
113|113.1 Essay Non Fiction The Telepath (Science Fiction, August 1939) various
113|113.2 Essay Non Fiction Letter (Announcing: "Fantasy News") James V. Taurasi
120|120.1 Essay Non Fiction Letter (Science Fiction, August 1939) Thos. S. Gardner
120|120.2 Essay Non Fiction Letter (Science Fiction, August 1939) P. J. Searles
120|120.3 Essay Non Fiction Letter (Science Fiction, August 1939) Jack Speer
121|121.1 Essay Non Fiction Letter (Science Fiction, August 1939) Max Jergovic
121|121.2 Essay Non Fiction Letter (Science Fiction, August 1939) Milton A. Rothman

Page Type Kind Title Author(s)
Editor Non Fiction Science Fiction - 1939 Charles D. Hornig
Cover Art Non Fiction Science Fiction, August 1939 Paul
10 Interior Art Non Fiction Sphinx of the Spaceways Charles Schneeman
37 Interior Art Non Fiction The Mogu of Mars Frank R. Paul
59 Interior Art Non Fiction Strange Creature uncredited
69 Interior Art Non Fiction The Jewels from the Moon Frank R. Paul
86 Interior Art Non Fiction The God That Science Made uncredited
102 Interior Art Non Fiction The Silent World uncredited