by Science Fiction, Astounding Stories 1937
[Literature][Sci-fi] Four-issue archive of Astounding Stories, published by Street & Smith during a pivotal year in American science fiction. These 1937 issues each contain original content and are distinguished by visually arresting pulp cover art and contributions from some of the genre’s early luminaries. Together they offer insight into science fiction’s evolution prior to its "Golden Age," highlighting key works by underrecognized women writers and reflecting contemporary concerns about gender, race, and modernity.
[1] Astounding Stories, Volume XVIII, Number 6. February 1937. Includes "At the Perihelion" by Robert Willey, "The Saga of Pelican West" by Eric Frank Russell, and short fiction by Stanton A. Coblentz and Jack Williamson. Features a science article by John W. Campbell, Jr. titled "Other Eyes Watching." Issue contains early science journalism exploring the structure of the solar system.
[2] Astounding Stories, Volume XIX, Number 2. April 1937. Lead novel is "Water for Mars" by Ross Rocklynne, with additional fiction by P. Schuyler Miller and A. Macfadyen Jr. Stories include "The Endless Chain," "The Eye of Madness," and "Winter on the Planet." Notable for thematic emphasis on protoplasmic disintegration and sentient planetary life, mirroring fears of biological destabilization during the interwar years.
[3] Astounding Stories, Volume XIX, Number 5. July 1937. Features "Seeker of To-Morrow" by Eric Frank Russell and Leslie T. Johnson, as well as "The Great Ones" by Leslie F. Stone, one of the few known women writing speculative fiction in this era. Stone's story engages with themes of biological balance and evolutionary survival, subtly confronting male-dominated narratives of scientific supremacy. Her inclusion in this issue marks a rare acknowledgment of female speculative authorship in 1930s pulp culture. Very scarce.
[4] Astounding Stories, Volume XX, Number 2. October 1937. Contains Part II of "Galactic Patrol" by E.E. Smith and "Out of Night" by Don A. Stuart (John W. Campbell), plus "Stardust Gods" by Dow Elstar and Robert S. McCready. While dominated by space opera tropes, the issue reflects growing interest in interplanetary mythology and militarized masculinity.
An early archive of Astounding Stories in the pre-Campbell editorship period, showcasing early contributions to the sci-fi genre and a significant, seldom-seen appearance by a pioneering woman author. Light chipping, paper brittleness, and spine wear present across issues, with many exhibiting partial separation of front wrapper. Interiors complete, bindings fragile. Overall condition ranges from fair to good. A scarce early pulp magazine archive highlighting the early emergence of a notable female writer within the male-dominated pulp science fiction field of the 1930s. (Inventory #: 22377)
[1] Astounding Stories, Volume XVIII, Number 6. February 1937. Includes "At the Perihelion" by Robert Willey, "The Saga of Pelican West" by Eric Frank Russell, and short fiction by Stanton A. Coblentz and Jack Williamson. Features a science article by John W. Campbell, Jr. titled "Other Eyes Watching." Issue contains early science journalism exploring the structure of the solar system.
[2] Astounding Stories, Volume XIX, Number 2. April 1937. Lead novel is "Water for Mars" by Ross Rocklynne, with additional fiction by P. Schuyler Miller and A. Macfadyen Jr. Stories include "The Endless Chain," "The Eye of Madness," and "Winter on the Planet." Notable for thematic emphasis on protoplasmic disintegration and sentient planetary life, mirroring fears of biological destabilization during the interwar years.
[3] Astounding Stories, Volume XIX, Number 5. July 1937. Features "Seeker of To-Morrow" by Eric Frank Russell and Leslie T. Johnson, as well as "The Great Ones" by Leslie F. Stone, one of the few known women writing speculative fiction in this era. Stone's story engages with themes of biological balance and evolutionary survival, subtly confronting male-dominated narratives of scientific supremacy. Her inclusion in this issue marks a rare acknowledgment of female speculative authorship in 1930s pulp culture. Very scarce.
[4] Astounding Stories, Volume XX, Number 2. October 1937. Contains Part II of "Galactic Patrol" by E.E. Smith and "Out of Night" by Don A. Stuart (John W. Campbell), plus "Stardust Gods" by Dow Elstar and Robert S. McCready. While dominated by space opera tropes, the issue reflects growing interest in interplanetary mythology and militarized masculinity.
An early archive of Astounding Stories in the pre-Campbell editorship period, showcasing early contributions to the sci-fi genre and a significant, seldom-seen appearance by a pioneering woman author. Light chipping, paper brittleness, and spine wear present across issues, with many exhibiting partial separation of front wrapper. Interiors complete, bindings fragile. Overall condition ranges from fair to good. A scarce early pulp magazine archive highlighting the early emergence of a notable female writer within the male-dominated pulp science fiction field of the 1930s. (Inventory #: 22377)
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