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Cover of Science Fiction, October 1940

Science Fiction, October 1940

October 1940

Editor Charles D. Hornig
Cover art Frank R. Paul
Publisher Double Action Magazines
Price $0.15
Pages 116
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  • Pages run 3-114.
  • Cover art is credited "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 75-76 is signed "Charles D. Hornig / Editor, Science Fiction."
  • Interior artwork is not credited.
  • Story art for "The Shadows from Hesplon" on pages 8-9 shows no signature.
  • Story art for "Rhythm Rides the Rocket" on page 28 is signed "Novick."
  • Story art for "Death and the Dictator" on page 42 is signed "Lin Streeter."
  • Story art for "The Brain of Many Bodies" on page 54 is signed "Biro."
  • Story art for "The Man Who Sold the Earth" on page 84 is signed "Lin Streeter."
  • "The Telepath" is a letters column.
  • "The Eternal Conflict" is also a letters feature but focuses on science issues.
  • "The Fantasy Fan" features news items of fan interest.

Page Type Kind Title Author(s)
Editor Non Fiction Science Fiction - 1940 Charles D. Hornig
Cover Art Non Fiction Science Fiction, October 1940 Frank R. Paul
8 Interior Art Non Fiction The Shadows from Hesplon uncredited
28 Interior Art Non Fiction Rhythm Rides the Rocket Novick
42 Interior Art Non Fiction Death and the Dictator Lin Streeter
54 Interior Art Non Fiction The Brain of Many Bodies Val Biro
84 Interior Art Non Fiction The Man Who Sold the Earth Lin Streeter