Tag

Vince Nowell Sr.

Browsing

Science Fiction Adventures Sep. 1953

Science Fiction Adventures Sep. 1953

Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 6 Sep. 1953
Philip St. John: An Editorial on . . . But It Could Happen!
M.C. Pease “The Final Answer” art by Alex Ebel
Richard Snodgrass “What is Doubt?” art by Joseph Dreany
C.M. Kornbluth “The Meddlers”
Irving E. Cox, Jr. “The Venusian” art by H.R. Smith
Sam Moskowitz’s Among the Fen: This is the ESFA
Robert Sheckley “Closed Circuit” art by Milton Berwin
Damon Knight’s The Dissecting Table (book reviews)
Erik van Lhin “Police Your Planet” part 4 of 4 art by Paul Orban

Editor: Philip St. John (Lester del Rey)
Assoc. Editor: E.K. Harrison, John Vincent
Book Editor: Damon Knight
Art Director: Milton Berwin
Cover: H.R. van Dongen
160 pages, 35¢

Read Vince Nowell, Sr.’s article “When Things Go Wrong—The Lester del Rey/John Raymond Fiasco” in The Digest Enthusiast book seven.

Science Fiction Adventures July 1953

Science Fiction Adventures July 1953

Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 5 July 1953
Philip St. John: An Editorial on Serials
Raymond Z. Gallun “Legacy From Mars” art by Joseph Eberle
Irving E. Cox, Jr. “Semantic Courtship” art by H.R. Smith
Poul Anderson “The Nest” art by Alex Ebel
Coming Up
Russell Branch “League of Left-Handed Men” art by H.R. Smith
William Morrison “Long Life to You, Albert” art by Kelly Freas
Damon Knight’s The Dissecting Table (book reviews)
Erik van Lhin “Police Your Planet” part 3 of 4 art by Paul Orban

Editor: Philip St. John (Lester del Rey)
Assoc. Editor: E.K. Harrison, John Vincent
Book Editor: Damon Knight
Art Director: Milton Berwin
Cover: Alex Schomburg
160 pages, 35¢

Read Vince Nowell, Sr.’s article “When Things Go Wrong—The Lester del Rey/John Raymond Fiasco” in The Digest Enthusiast book seven.

Science Fiction Adventures May 1953

Science Fiction Adventures May 1953

Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 4 May 1953
Philip St. John: An Editorial on Fan Clubs
Theodore R. Cogswell “The Other Cheek” art by Alex Ebel
Robert Sheckley “What Goes Up” art by Tom Beecham
Robert A. Madle’s Among the Fen: This is the PSFS
Irving E. Cox, Jr. “On Streets of Gold” art by Kelly Freas
Richard K. Snodgrass “Survivors” art by Joseph Eberle
Damon Knight’s The Dissecting Table (book reviews)
Robert D. Sampson “The Rocket Pistol” art by Milton Berwin
Erik van Lhin “Police Your Planet” part 2 of 3 art by Paul Orban
The Chart Room (letters)

Editor: Philip St. John (Lester del Rey)
Assoc. Editor: E.K. Harrison, John Vincent
Art Director: Milton Berwin
Cover: H.R. van Dongen
160 pages, 35¢

Read Vince Nowell, Sr.’s article “When Things Go Wrong—The Lester del Rey/John Raymond Fiasco” in The Digest Enthusiast book seven.

Science Fiction Adventures March 1953

Science Fiction Adventures March 1953

Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 3 March 1953
Philip St. John: Editorial on Treasure Hunt
Erik van Lhin “Police Your Planet” art by Paul Orban
Algis Budrys “Recessional” art by Alex Ebel
Roger Dee “Earthman’s Choice” art by Bryan
Lester del Rey’s The Dissecting Table (book reviews)
Chad Oliver “Judgment Day” art by Milton Berwin
Raymond Z. Gallun “Ten to the Stars” art by Ed Emshwiller
The Chart Room (letters)

Editor: Philip St. John (Lester del Rey)
Assoc. Editor: E.K. Harrison, John Vincent
Art Director: Milton Berwin
Cover: Ed Emshwiller
160 pages, 35¢

Read Vince Nowell, Sr.’s article “When Things Go Wrong—The Lester del Rey/John Raymond Fiasco” in The Digest Enthusiast book seven.

Science Fiction Adventures Feb. 1953

Science Fiction Adventures Feb. 1953

Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 2 Feb. 1953
Philip St. John: An Editorial on Foresight
A. Bertram Chandler “Farewell to the Lotos” art by Paul Orban
Coming Up
Alan E. Nourse “Peacemaker” art by Alex Ebel
George O. Smith “Spaceman’s Luck” art by Alex Ebel
L. Sprague de Camp “It Ool Depends”
William Morrison “Forgotten Danger” art by Kelly Freas
Charles E. Fritch “Come into My Parlor” art by Paul Orban
Damon Knight’s The Dissecting Table (book reviews)
George Whitley “Final Voyage” art by Alex Ebel
The Main Event in ’53

Publisher: R. Alvarez
Editor: Philip St. John (Lester del Rey)
Assoc. Editor: John Vincent
Art Director: Milton Berwin
Cover: Earle Bergey
160 pages, 35¢

Although the name [Erik] van Lhin (a Lester del Rey pseudonym) appears on the cover, no story appears inside the issue.

Read Vince Nowell, Sr.’s article “When Things Go Wrong—The Lester del Rey/John Raymond Fiasco” in The Digest Enthusiast book seven.

Science Fiction Adventures Nov. 1952

Science Fiction Adventures Nov. 1952

Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 1 Nov. 1952
An Editorial Introduction
Chad Oliver “The Fires of Forever” art by H. R. Van Dongen
Coming Up
Ross Rocklynne “Interplanetary Tin Can” art by Raymond
Cyril Kornbluth “Make Mine Mars” art by Paul Orban
F.M. Turner: The Robots Are Coming
William H. Shiras “A Day’s Work” art by Gari
Lester Del Rey: How Phonetic Can You Get?
L. Sprague de Camp “The Ordeal of Professor Klein” art by Gari
Damon Knight’s The Dissecting Table (book reviews)
Thomas C. Pace “Recognition” art by Schecterson
Roger Dee “The Persuasive Man” art by Paul Orban
Irving B. Cox, Jr. The 21st Generation” art by Schecterson
Meet Thomas C. Pace (listed on contents page only)

Publisher: R. Alvarez
Editor: Philip St. John
Assoc. Editors: Michael Shaara, John Vincent
Art Director: Milton Berwin
Cover: H.R. Van Dongen
160 pages, 35¢

Read Vince Nowell, Sr.’s article “When Things Go Wrong—The Lester del Rey/John Raymond Fiasco” in The Digest Enthusiast book seven.

Space Science Fiction No. 6

Space Science Fiction No. 6

Space Science Fiction Vol. 1 No. 6 May 1953
Contents
Lester del Ray: An Editorial on Simplicity
T.L. Sherred “Cue for Quiet” (part one of two) art by Paul Orban
Straight, Place and Show (Readers’ story ratings for No. 4)
C.M. Kornbluth “The Adventurer” art by Kelly Freas
Randall Garrett “Instant of Decision” art by Alex Ebel
George O. Smith’s Book Reviews Science: Fact and Fiction
Kirby Smith “All that Goes Up” art by Smith
Philip K. Dick “Second Variety” art by Alex Ebel
Take-Off (Letters of comment)
Coming Events

Publisher: John Raymond
Editor: Lester del Rey
Book Editor: George O. Smith
Art Director: Milton BerwinSpace Science Fiction, The Digest Enthusiast, Vince Nowell Sr., Lester del Ray, John Raymond,
Assoc. Editors: John Vincent
Cover: Alex Ebel

Read Vince Nowell, Sr.’s article “When Things Go Wrong—The Lester del Rey/John Raymond Fiasco” in The Digest Enthusiast book seven.

Space Science Fiction No. 5

Space Science Fiction Vol. 1 No. 5 March 1953

Space Science Fiction Vol. 1 No. 5 March 1953
Contents
Lester del Ray: An Editorial on Reincarnation
James E. Gunn “Breaking Point” art by Alex Ebel
George O. Smith “Stop, Look and Dig” art by Smith
Damon Knight “The Worshippers” art by Ed Emshwiller
Milton A. Rothman: The Business of Science
William Morrison “Divinity” art by Kelly Freas
Upcoming Events
George O. Smith’s Book Reviews Science: Fact and Fiction
H. Beam Piper “Ullr Uprising” (conclusion) art by Paul Orban
Philcon for ’53

Publisher: John Raymond
Editor: Lester del Rey
Book Editor: George O. Smith
Art Director: Milton Berwin
Assoc. Editors: John Vincent
Cover: Hannes Bok

Read Vince Nowell, Sr.’s article “When Things Go Wrong—The Lester del Rey/John Raymond Fiasco” in The Digest Enthusiast book seven.

Ray Palmer’s Digest Dynasty

The Digest Enthusiast No. 9 pages 58 and 59

Inside The Digest Enthusiast No. 9 January 2019:

Vince Nowell, Sr. charts Ray Palmer’s digest dynasty from 1948 to 1958, followed by the bibliography of S.J. Byrne, one of Palmer’s go-to SF storytellers.

Special thanks to this issue’s advertisers:
Bud’s Art Books
Fantasy Illustrated
Mike Chomko Books
Modern Age Books
Pulp Modern
PulpFest 2019
Stark House Press
Switchblade

Ads in The Digest Enthusiast and very reasonably priced. Check out our rates and specs here.

Space Science Fiction No. 3

Space Science Fiction Vol. 1 No. 3 November 1952

Space Science Fiction Vol. 1 No. 3 November 1952
Contents
Lester del Ray: An Editorial on Space Suits
H.B. Fyfe “Moonwalk” art by Paul Orban
Michael Shaara “Be Fruitful and Multiply” art by Ed Emshwiller
Walt Sheldon “A Lack of Verisimilitude” art uncredited
Straight, Place and Show readers’ votes for stories that appeared in No. 1 May 1952
A.J. Budrys “Walk to the World” art by Alex Ebel
Larry Shaw “Saucers in the Belfry”
George O. Smith’s Book Reviews Science: Fact and Fiction
Lester del Rey: The Big Convention (World SF Con No. 10)
Judith Merril “Hero’s Way” art by Gari
Philip St. John “Unto Him that Hath” art by Alex Ebel
Take-Off (Letters of Comment)
Coming Events

Publisher: John Raymond
Editor: Lester del Rey
Assoc. Editors: Peter Leavy, John Vincent
Art Director: Milton Berwin
Cover: Earle Bergey

Read Vince Nowell, Sr.’s article “When Things Go Wrong—The Lester del Rey/John Raymond Fiasco” in The Digest Enthusiast book seven.