The March 1933 issue of
Astounding Stories of Super-Science
(Volume 12, Number 1) is a pivotal moment in science fiction history, marking the final edition published by Clayton Magazines before the company went bankrupt during the Great Depression.
Issue Highlights and Stories
Edited by Harry Bates, this issue featured cover art by H.W. Wesso and included several notable stories by
authors who would become staples of the genre:
" "Salvage in Space" by Jack Williamson: A leading story featuring interstellar adventure.
" "Invasion" by Murray Leinster: A tale from another influential early sci-fi author.
" "Lords of the Stratosphere" by Arthur J. Burks.
" "Wanderer of Infinity" by Harl Vincent.
" "The Death Traps of FX-31" by Sewell Peaslee Wright.
" "The End of Time" by Wallace West.
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Historical Significance
" The Clayton Closure: Following this March issue, Clayton Magazines went out of business, causing Astounding to cease publication for several months.
" " The Street & Smith Era: The title was subsequently purchased by Street & Smith, which resumed publication in October 1933 with F. Orlin Tremaine as editor.
" " Shift in Tone: This issue represents the end of the "stock pulp adventure" style preferred by Clayton.
Under new management later that year, the magazine shifted toward "thought-variant" stories that
prioritized scientific concepts over simple action.
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The following is a description of this magazine: original pulp magazine
Description of condition Overall condition:
Very Good condition original pulp magazine, no mailing label
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BACK COVER: see scan
SPINE: see scan
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