Science Fiction, October 1939
October 1939
| Editor | Charles D. Hornig |
|---|---|
| Cover art | Frank R. Paul |
| Publisher | Blue Ribbon Magazines |
| Price | $0.15 |
| Pages | 132 |
- Pages run 3-130.
- Cover illustration is described by Eando Binder in his essay "Vision of another World" on page 114.
- Cover art is credited to "Frank R. Paul"; signature "Paul" is visible on the artwork.
- Editor is not stated in front matter, but the introduction to "The Telepath" on page 119 is signed "Charles D. Hornig / Editor, Science Fiction."
- Interior artwork is not credited.
- Story art for "Swordsmen of Saturn" on pages 8-9 is signed "Paul."
- Story art for "Dweller in the Darkness" on page 56 is signed "Schneeman."
- Story art for "Earth Asunder!" on page 62 shows is signed "Schneeman."
- Story art for "Little Planet" on page 83 is signed "Paul."
- Story art for "Flame of Life" on page 92 is signed "Schneeman."
- Story art for "Thoughts that Kill" on page 105 is signed "Schneeman."
- "The Telepath" is a letters column.
- "The Fantasy Fan" features news items of fan interest. This month's content includes news regarding Julius Schwartz, James V. Taurasi, Bob Tucker, Robert A. Madle, Sam Moskowitz, Daniel McPhail, Forrest J. Ackerman, Ted Carnell, Walter E. Marconette, John Giunta, and Myrtle Douglas.
| Page | Type | Kind | Title | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Short Fiction | Fiction | Swordsmen of Saturn | Neil R. Jones |
| 56 | Short Fiction | Fiction | Dweller in the Darkness | Edmond Hamilton |
| 60 | Essay | Non Fiction | Strange Visitors | Charles D. Hornig |
| 62 | Short Fiction | Fiction | Earth Asunder! | Ephraim Winiki |
| 80 | Essay | Non Fiction | Science and Dreams | Derwin Lesser |
| 83 | Short Fiction | Fiction | Little Planet | Thorp McClusky |
| 92 | Short Fiction | Fiction | Flame of Life | Frank Belknap Long, Jr. |
| 105 | Short Fiction | Fiction | Thoughts That Kill | John Russell Fearn |
| 114 | Essay | Non Fiction | Visions of Another World | Eando Binder |
| 116 | Essay | Non Fiction | The Fantasy Fan (Science Fiction, October 1939) | uncredited |
| 119 | Essay | Non Fiction | The Telepath (Science Fiction, October 1939) | various |
| 120 | Essay | Non Fiction | Letter (Veteran Fan Number One) | Forrest J. Ackerman |
| 124 | Essay | Non Fiction | Letter (Coming out from Behind) | Jack Speer |
| Page | Type | Kind | Title | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editor | Non Fiction | Science Fiction - 1939 | Charles D. Hornig | |
| Cover Art | Non Fiction | Science Fiction, October 1939 | Frank R. Paul | |
| 8 | Interior Art | Non Fiction | Swordsmen of Saturn | Frank R. Paul |
| 56 | Interior Art | Non Fiction | Dweller in the Darkness | Charles Schneeman |
| 62 | Interior Art | Non Fiction | Earth Asunder! | Charles Schneeman |
| 83 | Interior Art | Non Fiction | Little Planet | Frank R. Paul |
| 92 | Interior Art | Non Fiction | Flame of Life | Charles Schneeman |
| 105 | Interior Art | Non Fiction | Thoughts That Kill | Charles Schneeman |