| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Hornig, Charles D., 1916-1999 |
| Title |
The Fantasy Fan, Volume 1, Number 10, June 1934
The Fan's Own Magazine
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_Fan
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Fantasy Fan, Volume 1, Number 10, June 1934" by Various is a collection of articles, stories, and poetry centered on fantasy and weird fiction, published during the early 20th century. As a fanzine, it captures the essence of the growing interest in speculative literature, offering insights and original works from authors of the genre. The magazine serves as a platform for fans and writers alike, celebrating the fantastical and often macabre themes that characterize the genre. The issue includes a variety of content that explores themes of horror and fantasy, noteworthy among them is H. P. Lovecraft's short story "From Beyond," which delves into the consequences of transcending human perception and the terrifying truths that lie hidden in the universe. This issue also features columns such as "Weird Whisperings," which discuss the latest happenings in weird literature, alongside shorter stories that engage with science fiction elements and explorations of the supernatural. Additionally, the magazine includes discussions about contributions from notable authors and the impact of their works on the genre. Overall, it stands as a testament to the vibrant community of fantasy enthusiasts during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction -- History and criticism -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Fan magazines
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64901 |
| Release Date |
Mar 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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