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Science Fiction Collector [Vol. 5 No. 3, (Whole No. 27), September/October 1939] ed. John V. Baltadonis (John V. Baltadonis, 10¢, 36pp, 5½″ x 8½″, cover by John V. Baltadonis)
Probably published around November or December.
Details supplied by Alistair Durie.

2 · Et Cetera · The Editor · ed

4 · The Boss · Forrest J. Ackerman · ar; on his present employment.

7 · Year of Promise—Damned · The Science Fiction Cynic · ar; on the current low quality of the SF magazines.

9 · Why Critics Get Dyspepsia, or, Weird Fiction Today · Peter Duncan · ar; on his low opinion of the quality of current weird fiction, particularly the authors Seabury Quinn, Robert E Howard, C L Moore and A Merritt.

19 · More Thots · The Infernal Wanderer · ar; musings.

22 · Fan Mag Review · [uncredited] · lr

25 · The Readers Say · The Editor · lc

_ · [letter] · John Michel · lt

28 · The Eternal Wanderer · Oswald Train · cl; general news and comment.

30 · Fantaglimmerings · Robert A. Madle · cl; current events.

34 · Fan Mag Review · [uncredited] · lr

Science Fiction Collector [Vol. 5 No. 4, Whole No. 28, November/December 1939] ed. John V. Baltadonis (John V. Baltadonis, 10¢, 32pp, 5½″ x 8½″, cover by John V. Baltadonis)
Probably published mid to late January 1940.
Details supplied by Alistair Durie.

· [interior illustrations] · John V. Baltadonis · il

2 · Et Cetera · The Editor · ed

4 · Cold Water and No Soap · Jack Erman · ar; on encounters with fellow SF readers.

7 · Morojo vs Moskowitz · Morojo · ar [Ref. Sam Moskowitz]; her response to Moskowitz’s letter in the July-August 1939 issue.

10 · The First Side—The True Side · Donald A. Wollheim · ar [Ref. Sam Moskowitz]; Wollheim’s version of the events at The First World Science Fiction Convention and his reply to Moskowitz’s article in the July-August 1939 issue.

18 · The Invisible Police · [uncredited] · br [Ref. Louis Pendleton]

19 · Fan Mag Review · [uncredited] · lr

22 · The Readers Say · The Editor · lc

26 · The Eternal Wanderer · Oswald Train · cl; general news and comment.

28 · Fantaglimmerings · Robert A. Madle · cl; current events.

31 · Vacancy · Larry B. Farsaci · pm

Science Fiction Collector [Vol. 5 No. 5, (Whole No. 29), January/February 1940] ed. John V. Baltadonis (John V. Baltadonis, 10¢, 40pp, 5½″ x 8½″, cover by John V. Baltadonis)
Probably published somewhat later.
Details supplied by Alistair Durie.

2 · Et Cetera · The Editor · ed

4 · Teller of Tales · J. Chapman Miske · ar [Ref. Stanley G. Weinbaum]

7 · Hooray for Science—Fiction · Peter Duncan · ar; comparing Science Fiction to other genre fiction.

12 · The Scientific Adventure Group · Joseph Gilbert · ar; his objection to the single character pulps (Doc Savage, Operator #5 etc.).

15 · Reconciliation—QSFL with Futurians? · Eugene Alfred Duane · ar; his views of both sides of the feud.

19 · Titles · Harry Warner, Jr. · ar; his views on how stories are titled.

21 · The Eternal Wanderer · Oswald Train · cl; comment on recent stories.

25 · The Readers Say · The Editor · lc

28 · Science-Fiction and Fandom · The Science Fiction Cynic · ar; on developments including the First World Science Fiction Convention.

33 · Fan Mag Review · [uncredited] · lr

37 · Fantaglimmerings · Robert A. Madle · cl; current events, mainly in support of Moskowitz.

Science Fiction Collector [Vol. 5 No. 6, Whole No. 30, Winter 1941] ed. John V. Baltadonis (Stellar Press, 10¢, 20pp, 5½″ x 8½″, cover by John V. Baltadonis)
Probably published early 1942.
Details supplied by Alistair Durie.

2 · Et Cetera · The Editor · ed

4 · On the Difficulties of Conversion · Joseph Gilbert · ar; persuading people to read SF.

8 · The Golden Age · Mark Reinsberg · fa; spoof tale of the 1949 Convention looking back to 1940.

12 · Fantaglimmerings · Bob Madle · cl; current events.

15 · Fan Mag Review · [uncredited] · lr

Science Fiction Digest (1930s): (about)

Science Fiction Digest
One of the high-quality printed fanzines of the Thirties that regularly featured fiction by professional writers. Title changed to Fantasy Magazine with the January 1934 issue. The installments of the Cosmos round-robin were not printed in the issues themselves but as separately-bound supplements. It has been reported that there are issues with the supplements bound in.

Publishers:

Maurice Z. Ingher; South Ozone Park, NY: Science Fiction Digest, Sep 1932 – Apr 1933.

Conrad H. Ruppert; Jamaica, NY: Science Fiction Digest, May 1933 – Dec 1933.

Editors:

Maurice Z. Ingher - Editor: Science Fiction Digest, Sep 1932 – Mar 1933.

Mortimer Weisinger - Associate Editor: Science Fiction Digest, Sep 1932 – Dec 1933.

Raymond A. Palmer - Associate Editor: Science Fiction Digest, Sep 1932 – May 1933.

Raymond A. Palmer - Literary Editor: Science Fiction Digest, Jun 1933 – Dec 1933.

Julius Schwartz - Managing Editor: Science Fiction Digest, Sep 1932 – Dec 1933.

Conrad H. Ruppert - Editor: Science Fiction Digest, Apr 1933 – Dec 1933.

Features:

Spilling the Atoms · Raymond A. Palmer · cl; Sep 32-Sep 33, Nov, Dec 33.
Spilling the Atoms · Ralph Milne Farley · cl; Oct 33.
The Ether Vibrates · Mortimer Weisinger · cl; Sep 32-Aug 33, Oct, Dec 33.
The Ether Vibrates · Conrad H. Ruppert · cl; Sep 33.
Science Fiction Scrap Book · Julius Schwartz · cl; Oct-Nov 32, Feb-Mar, May-Oct 33.
Science Fiction Scrap Book · Conrad H. Ruppert · cl; Dec 32, Jan 33.
Science Fiction Scrap Book · Edgar Fletcher · cl; Jul, Nov 33.
The Scientelegram · Forrest J. Ackerman · cl; Sep, Nov 32.
Scientificuriosities · Milton Kaletsky · cl; Aug, Sep-Dec 33.
The Time Tatler · Forrest J. Ackerman · cl; Nov, Dec 32, Feb, Mar, May, Jul 33.
The Science Fiction Eye · Julius Schwartz · cl; Jan-Mar, May-Dec 33.
Under the Ether · Mortimer Weisinger · cl; Nov 32, Jan, Jun 33.
The Scientifilms · Forrest J. Ackerman · mr; Feb-Mar, May 33.
Scientificinematorially Speaking · Forrest J. Ackerman · cl; Jun-Aug, Oct, Dec 33.
Famous Characters of Science Fiction · Julius Schwartz · cl; Jul-Nov 33.

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #1, September 1932] (10¢, 16pp+, large)

3 · The Wisdom Eye · Conrad H. Ruppert · ss

5 · Our Science Fiction Authors—Ralph Milne Farley · [uncredited] · bg [Ref. Ralph Milne Farley]

7 · Tosnoop’s Trying Task [Part 1 of 2] · Conrad H. Ruppert · ss

9 · Who Is Anthony Gilmore? · Conrad H. Ruppert · ar

11 · A Title Tale · [uncredited] · vi

15 · Science Fiction Stories in The Electrical Experimenter: 1915-1920 · [uncredited] · bi

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #2, October 1932] (10¢, 16pp+, large)

3 · The Man Who Invaded Time · Raymond A. Palmer · ss

7 · Science Fiction Makers—Bob Olson · [uncredited] · bg [Ref. Bob Olsen]

13 · Burroughs “Impossibility” Not so Impossible · Oswald Train · ar

14 · Our Science Fiction Magazines #1—Miracle, Science and Fantasy Stories · Mortimer Weisinger · bi

15 · Tosnoop’s Trying Task [Part 2 of 2] · Conrad H. Ruppert · ss

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #3, November 1932] (10¢, 16pp+, large)

3 · Titans of Science Fiction: John Taine · Michael Fogaris · bg [Ref. John Taine]

3 · Titans of Science Fiction: Edgar Rice Burroughs · Michael Fogaris · bg [Ref. Edgar Rice Burroughs]

5 · The Vikings in Pellucidar · Conrad H. Ruppert · ar

7 · A Short Tarzan Title Tale · Conrad H. Ruppert · vi

9 · Have a Shot of Truth · Julius Schwartz · vi

14 · Astronumerology · George Gray · pm

15 · Our Science Fiction Magazines #2—Astounding Stories of Super-Science · Mortimer Weisinger · bi

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #4, December 1932] (10¢, 16pp+, large)

3 · Titans of Science Fiction: Hugo Gernsback · Conrad H. Ruppert · iv [Ref. Hugo Gernsback]

5 · Concerning “Burn, Witch, Burn” · A. Merritt · ar

5 · Astronmysteries #1: Meteors · George Gray · pm

7 · Rambling in Time · Charles D. Hornig · ar

14 · Our Science Fiction Magazines #3—Air Wonder · Mortimer Weisinger · bi

16 · The Window of Truth · Charles D. Hornig · pm

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #5, January 1933] (10¢, 16pp+, large)

2 · Science Fiction · Milton Kaletsky · pm

3 · Titans of Science Fiction: A. Merritt · Julius Schwartz · iv [Ref. A. Merritt]

5 · Supposed Excerpt from “The Time Machine” · P. Schuyler Miller · ar

9 · Science Fiction Author, Save My Earth · Julius Schwartz · ar

13 · Service Department: List of SF Books Since 1890 [Part 1 of 7] · Julius Schwartz · bi

15 · Our Science Fiction Magazines #4—Scientific Detective Monthly · Mortimer Weisinger · bi

16 · The Leader · Charles D. Hornig · pm

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #6, February 1933] (10¢, 20pp+, large)

1 · The Woman of the Wood [Part 1 of 2] · A. Merritt · nv Weird Tales August 1926

9 · Harry Bates Interview · Julius Schwartz & Mortimer Weisinger · iv [Ref. Harry Bates]

16 · Service Department: List of SF Books Since 1890 [Part 2 of 7] · Julius Schwartz · bi

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #7, March 1933] (10¢, 20pp+, large)

1 · Types of Science Fiction · David H. Keller · ar

3 · Titans of Science Fiction: Farnsworth Wright · Julius Schwartz · bg [Ref. Farnsworth Wright]

5 · The Woman of the Wood [Part 2 of 2] · A. Merritt · nv Weird Tales August 1926

19 · Service Department: List of SF Books Since 1890 [Part 3 of 7] · Julius Schwartz · bi

20 · How About It · Allen Glasser · pm

20 · Little Miss Locket · Allen Glasser · pm

20 · In E.A. Poe Fashion · Willy F. Smith · pm

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #8, April 1933] (10¢, 16pp+, large)
The last six pages contain a special April Fool humor section.

1 · The Making of King Kong · [uncredited] · ar

3 · Hans Waldemar Wessolowski · Julius Schwartz & Mortimer Weisinger · iv [Ref. Hans W. Wessolowski]

7 · The Star Rover · Lester Anderson · ms

8 · Service Department: List of SF Books Since 1890 [Part 4 of 7] · Julius Schwartz · bi

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #9, May 1933] (10¢, 16pp+, large)
No fiction in this issue.

1 · Religion and Science · Conrad H. Ruppert · ed

2 · Weird Tales on the Air · [uncredited] · ar

3 · Arthur J. Burks Interview · Mortimer Weisinger & Julius Schwartz · iv [Ref. Arthur J. Burks]

6 · Service Department: List of SF Books Since 1890 [Part 5 of 7] · Julius Schwartz · bi

12 · Some Interesting Statistics · Henry Hasse · ar

14 · Novae · Henry Schalansky · ar

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #10, June 1933] (10¢, 18pp+, large)

1 · Escape from Antarctica · Raymond A. Palmer · ss

4 · Meet Austin Hall · Forrest J. Ackerman · ar [Ref. Austin Hall]

5 · Thomas O’Conor Sloane Interview · Julius Schwartz & Mortimer Weisinger · iv [Ref. T. O’Conor Sloane, Ph.D.]

6 · Covering the Covers · Michael Fogaris · ar

7 · Alicia in Blunderland 1—Through the Man-Hole · Nihil · vi

9 · Scientific Discoveries Forecast in Fiction · Julius Schwartz · ar

13 · Radio Fantasy · Forrest J. Ackerman · ar

15 · Service Department: List of SF Books Since 1890 [Part 6 of 7] · Julius Schwartz · bi

18 · When Will the Day Arrive? · Charles D. Hornig · pm

Science Fiction Digest [v1 #11, July 1933] (20040222, 10¢, 16pp+, large)

1 · Man’s Quest for Immortality · Conrad H. Ruppert · ed

2 · Service Department: List of SF Books Since 1890 [Part 7 of 7] · Julius Schwartz · bi

· Scientificinematorially Speaking · F. J. Ackerman · cl

3 · David H. Keller, M.D. Interview · Julius Schwartz & Mortimer Weisinger · iv [Ref. David H. Keller]

5 · Sewell Peaslee Wright · Sewell Peaslee Wright · bg

5 · The End of the World · Ralph Milne Farley · pm

7 · Alicia in Blunderland 2—The Man in the Molecule · Nihil · vi

· Cosmos—Chapter 1: Faster Than Light · Ralph Milne Farley · rr

· The Ether Vibrates · Mortimer Weisinger · cl

· Science Fiction Scrap Book · J. Schwartz & E. Fletcher · cl

· Famous Characters of Science Fiction · Julius Schwartz · cl

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