Walter gillings editor (27 risultati)

Stapled Wrappers. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. 20pp. including printed covers. Small strip of sunning at spine edge of rear cover. Publisher's slip laid in detailing the suspension of publication & new departures for a tape library.

UK: Walter Gillings:, 1948. Stapled wraps, Fanzine, Chapbook, Near Fine, 20 pp. Remarkably well-preserved. Stapled wraps, Fanzine, Chapbook, Near Fine.

UK: Walter Gillings:, 1947. Stapled wraps, Fanzine, Chapbook, Near Fine, 20 pp. Remarkably well-preserved. Stapled wraps, Fanzine, Chapbook, Near Fine.

Paperback. very good stapled fanzine, 20pp 1st edition. Arthur C Clarke on The 2001 Myth.

Paperback. 1st edition. very good stapled fanzine, 20pp.

Paperback. very good stapled fanzine, 32pp 1st edition. Arthur Hillman on Clark Ashton Smith.

Paperback. 1st edition. 25 years of Weird tales. very good stapled fanzine, 20pp.

Paperback. 1st edition. The UFO enigma. very good stapled fanzine, 20pp.

Paperback. 1st edition. very early fanzine. very good stapled fanzine, 20pp.

Digest. Condizione: Good+. First Edition, 1st Printing. A nice copy of the Winter 1950 issue of the British science fiction magazine Science-Fantasy. This issue was the the second and last publication under the editorship of Walter Gillings. Science-Fantasy was published during the 1950s to accompany New Worlds magazine. In the late 1940s, Gillings had produced three volumes of his first science fiction venture "Fantasy" before it failed. As a result, he was left with a substantial amount of stories purchased with the intention of publication. In 1950, Nova brought on Gillings as its editor of their new magazine, Science-Fantasy. With him came the inventory of stories from "Fantasy." After only two issues (Summer and Winter 1950) Gillings was replaced by New Worlds editor John Carnell. This copy is in remarkable condition for its age and scarcity. Cover's have some light wear and the staples have corroded over time leaving its stain on the inner margins. A soft vertical crease permeates most of the 96 numbered pages paginated [i: inner cover advertisements], [1], 2-96, [97: inner back cover advertisement for the Fantasy Book Centre]. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Pages are clean and unmarked. A good+ copy that beats many seen recently come to market. Powell, Turner, and Ernst (illustratore).…

No Binding. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. This is a UK first edition printing of this fanzine, published in 1969. This copy is in Fine condition with straight spine and sharp corners. *** LETTER POST WILL APPLY TO THIS ITEM AND POSTAGE WILL BE REDUCED TO REFLECT THESE REDUCED COSTS AT CHECKOUT, AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER BUT BEFORE YOU ARE CHARGED, ***.…

No Binding. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. This is a UK first edition printing of this fanzine, published in 1969. This copy is in Fine condition with straight spine and sharp corners. *** LETTER POST WILL APPLY TO THIS ITEM AND POSTAGE WILL BE REDUCED TO REFLECT THESE REDUCED COSTS AT CHECKOUT, AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER BUT BEFORE YOU ARE CHARGED, ***.…

Soft Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. ----------science fiction fantasy pulp magazine, digest size. Marks beside the titles on the table of contents page (probably indicating read/rating), tiny tear/crease front cover top right corner, modest shelfwear, a near fine copy. Turner (front cover) (illustratore).…

Soft cover (Stapled Wrappers). Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Octavo, 32pp. Original black and white illustrated stapled wrappers. Vol. IV, No. 18 of Walter Gillings' premier British critical journal (formerly titled Fantasy Review before updating to reflect the evolving science-fantasy field).Contents Include: A major headline feature "Spaceships of Fiction" by legendary author Arthur C. Clarke; an inside report on the cinematic milestone movie "Destination Moon" by prominent fan and agent Forrest J. Ackerman detailing how "Hollywood Puts Space-Flight on the Screen"; and a historical profile of Hugo Gernsback ("Pioneer of Scientifiction") by Thomas Sheridan. The back cover features prominent vintage publisher advertisements for the British editions of Astounding Science Fiction and Thrilling Wonder Stories via Atlas Publishing.Condition: Very Good. A clean, structurally sound copy. Minor uniform paper toning consistent with post-war UK paper stock. Spine fold shows very minimal rubbing, and staples are original and secure. Free of signatures, stamps, or interior markings.…

Soft cover (Stapled Wrappers). Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Contents Include: "Fantasy on Television" featuring John Carnell reporting on HG Wells' The Time Machine; "The Search for Superman" by John K. Aiken; a "Masters of Fantasy" profile on legendary author Clark Ashton Smith by Arthur F. Hillman; and "The Radio Man and The Golden Amazon" by Thomas Sheridan. The back cover features prominent full-page publishing advertisements for Atlas publishing properties including the British editions of Unknown Worlds and Astounding Science Fiction.Condition: Very Good. Text block shows light, uniform age-toning typical for late-1940s UK paper stock. Clean wrappers with sharp lettering and woodcut-style graphic borders. Spine fold remains clean with minimal stress; staples are firm and free of heavy rust. No institutional marks or owner signatures. …

Sci-Fi Periodical and Review. Very Good condition. Uncommon.

Paperback. 18pp card covers, Ilford 1969. Very good.

Soft cover (Stapled Wrappers). Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A stellar late-1948 issue reflecting the height of the early British SF boom, commanded by a premium due to the high-profile content. Cover price increased to "One Shilling." The front cover serves as a table of contents highlighting major features within: "Olaf Stapledon's vision of INTERPLANETARY MAN", a "Special Interview with Edgar Rice Burroughs", a feature on "A Soviet View of Science Fiction", historical retrospective "How 'Wonder Stories' Began", "Mr. Shaver and the Flying Saucers", and a provocative piece by John Beynon (John Wyndham) asking "WHY BLAME WELLS?". Anchored by another incredible, detailed Roy Hunt cover illustration showcasing a multi-headed dragon/beast, an astronaut, and surreal cosmic landscapes.Rear Cover Advertisements:Features a text-heavy promotional layout including "Operation Fantasy", a newly launched postal library service organized by M. Tealby (Loughborough, Leics). Also includes a "Small Adverts" classified section seeking rare occult books, American horror stories, and international fan exchanges, alongside an "Advance Information" advertisement from Atlas Publishing for the December 1948 British editions of Astounding Science Fiction and the Winter 1948 issue of Unknown Worlds.…

Soft cover (Stapled Wrappers). Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. The scarce third issue of Walter Gillings' pioneering British science fiction and fantasy fanzine/journal. Cover price "Sixpence." This issue features a prominent editorial column titled "Fantasia" by Walter Gillings, discussing contemporary American science fiction authors like Theodore Sturgeon, Ray Bradbury, and Nelson S. Bond, alongside updates on upcoming publications from Donald A. Wollheim and Avon Publications. Features striking original cover artwork on the lower half depicting a surreal fantasy landscape with a cloaked figure, starry skies, and stylized foliage.…

Soft cover (Stapled Wrappers). Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Condition: Good. Wrappers show a touch of faint handling wear and minor creases along the spine edge. Rust-free staples holding the text block firmly together. Text is completely unmarked and crisp throughout.

Original Wrappers. Single Issue pulp magazine. Softcover quarto, pp. 94. Illustrations within text by Turner. Stapled pictorial paper wraps designed by Caney. Loss to lower fifth of spine, small loss at spine head and lower wrap is absent. Wraps show light soiling. Staples lightly rusted and previous owner's name written neatly in ink to contents page: Good condition. Contents include "The Insect Threat" by Alfred Gordon Bennett and "Men Without Shadows" by Stanton A. Coblentz.…

Soft cover (Stapled Wrappers). Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Small Octavo, 24pp. Original black and white illustrated stapled wrappers. Priced at Sixpence.Features: The striking front page layout features a dense, historic editorial titled "DEVELOPMENT: The plan to invite fantasy fans to assist in financing a new publishing company to take over 'New Worlds' is now being referred to writers and others." This text represents a crucial turning point in British science fiction history, leading directly to the formation of Nova Publications. The bottom of the front page is anchored by an excellent, crisp black and white space-opera illustration by Ron Hunt, depicting astronauts working inside a celestial observatory or rocket control bridge.Condition: Very Good. Wrappers are flat and clean with minimal edge wear. The text block is crisp, tightly stapled, and completely free of inscriptions or heavy age-toning. Ron Hunt (illustratore).…

Soft cover (Stapled Wrappers). Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Small Octavo, 24pp. Original black and white illustrated stapled wrappers. Priced at Sixpence.Features: Includes a dynamic sci-fi front cover illustration by Ron Hunt depicting a retro-futuristic spaceman operating a planetary control deck. The lead article features John Carnell's historic appeal regarding the 'New Worlds' Crisis, a foundational moment outlining the plan to establish a fan-backed publishing company to save New Worlds magazine. The back cover carries critical advertising history, notably a full-page feature announcing the launch of the Astounding Science Fiction (British Edition) in its new larger size for the August issue, alongside ads for Science-Fantasy Service in Liverpool.Condition: Very Good. Wrappers are bright with clean edges and minimal handling wear. Original staples are secure and clean. Internal pages remain crisp, untoned, and free of markings. Ron Hunt (Illustrator) (illustratore).…

Soft cover (Stapled Wrappers). Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Small Octavo, 24pp. Original black and white illustrated stapled wrappers. Priced at Sixpence.Features: Front cover features a stellar space-opera illustration by Ron Hunt showing a rocket vessel charting its course past cosmic bodies. The front page features an influential critique by legendary fan/agent Forrest J. Ackerman titled "Future Fiction O.K. Now: Heinlein No Model — Critic", analyzing Robert A. Heinlein's recent stories in the Saturday Evening Post (including "The Green Hills of Earth"). The back cover includes a rare collector's advertisement for Montague Summers' translations of Malleus Maleficarum and Reginald Scot's Discoverie of Witchcraft, alongside an advance publication notice for the April 1948 British edition of Astounding Science Fiction featuring Clifford D. Simak and A.E. van Vogt.Condition: Very Good. Very minor creasing near the spine fold. Text block is bright, firmly bound, and clean of any foxing or user inscriptions. Ron Hunt (Illustrator) (illustratore).…

1st ed, color illustrated soft covers, 127pages, 23x17, few illustrations, well worn copy, pages darkened, covers creased, spine ends heavily chipped, covers have chips and tears to edges and corners, rear cover has oldish clear tape slices on repaired tears. Classic science fiction pulp from the late 1930's.Includes, Murray Leinster- "The Mad Planet", W P Cockroft- "The Thing in the Ice", D.J. Foster-"The Alien Error", Geo. C. Wallis-"Voyage of Sacrifice", S P Meek-"The Mentality Machine" and more.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. no date circa 1946, 68 pages, 6 stories.

First Edition. FANTASY / THE MAGAZINE OF SCIENCE FICTION, Temple Bar Publishing, 1946 & 1947, Issues #1, #2 & #3 complete, first editions, vg to vg+ in color pictorial wraps. Only 3 issues of this post WW2 digest were issued. Contains original contributions Arthur C. Clarke, John Russell Fearn, P. E. Cleator, Eric Frank Russell, Stanley Coblentz, et.al. …