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Title: Fan fare, May 1953
Alternate Title: Fan-fare, May 1953
Original Publication: New York, NY: SSR Publications, 1953.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Fan fare, May 1953" by Various is a collection of speculative fiction and poetry published in the mid-20th century. The publication showcases the creativity and whimsical storytelling characteristic of the science fiction genre of that time period. Given the contributors such as Harlan Ellison and George Wetzel, the collection likely explores fantastical themes that range from humorous narratives to horror, reflecting societal concerns and imaginative possibilities of the era. The issue includes notable stories like "The Annals of Aardvark" by Harlan Ellison, where the titular character, Cassius Q. Aardvark, embarks on an absurd adventure involving Valkyries and a moustachioed elephant, leading to an unexpected foray into American culture. Other contributions, such as George Wetzel's "The Gothic Horror," delve into eerie explorations of Gothic art and the strange occurrences surrounding it, while poetry pieces evoke the emotions tied to time and nature. Each work within "Fan fare, May 1953" offers a glimpse into the imaginative landscapes that defined speculative fiction during this period, merging humor with thoughtful commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Ganley, W. Paul (William Paul), 1934-
EBook No.: 73441
Published: Apr 21, 2024
Downloads: 106
Language: English
Subject: Fan magazines
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Fan fare, May 1953
Alternate Title: Fan-fare, May 1953
Original Publication: New York, NY: SSR Publications, 1953.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Fan fare, May 1953" by Various is a collection of speculative fiction and poetry published in the mid-20th century. The publication showcases the creativity and whimsical storytelling characteristic of the science fiction genre of that time period. Given the contributors such as Harlan Ellison and George Wetzel, the collection likely explores fantastical themes that range from humorous narratives to horror, reflecting societal concerns and imaginative possibilities of the era. The issue includes notable stories like "The Annals of Aardvark" by Harlan Ellison, where the titular character, Cassius Q. Aardvark, embarks on an absurd adventure involving Valkyries and a moustachioed elephant, leading to an unexpected foray into American culture. Other contributions, such as George Wetzel's "The Gothic Horror," delve into eerie explorations of Gothic art and the strange occurrences surrounding it, while poetry pieces evoke the emotions tied to time and nature. Each work within "Fan fare, May 1953" offers a glimpse into the imaginative landscapes that defined speculative fiction during this period, merging humor with thoughtful commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Various
Editor: Ganley, W. Paul (William Paul), 1934-
EBook No.: 73441
Published: Apr 21, 2024
Downloads: 106
Language: English
Subject: Fan magazines
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.