Novae Terrae Volume 1 (Nos 1–12)
Novae Terrae Volume 2 (Nos 13–24)
Novae Terrae Volume 3 (Nos 25–29)
Novae Terrae — Latin for ‘New Worlds’ — was the U.K.’s first ever fanzine, running from 1936 to ’39 before being superceded by a fanzine version of New Worlds which, as a magazine after the War, would go on to become the most seminal of speculative fiction periodicals.
Volume 2
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 1
Nuneaton: Science Fiction Association fanzine, June 1937;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
19 pages.
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page;
p. 3: ‘Editorial Note’ (uncredited, presumably Maurice K. Hanson), and ‘The Man Who Made Diamonds’ (review) by J. Michael Rosenblum;
p. 4: ‘Radiant Life’ by D.R. Smith;
p. 6: ‘Originality In Science-Fiction’ by Festus Pragnell;
p. 8: ‘Tales Of Wonder And Super-Science’ (part) (uncredited);
p. 9: ‘Back Chat……. Of This And That’ (as ‘Back Chat’ only, on Contents page) by Ted Carnell;
p. 12: ‘This Side Of The Atlantic’ (reviews) by Hanson;
p. 14: ‘Tales Of Wonder And Super-Science’ (conclusion);
p. 15: ‘The Science-Fiction Association Monthly Report’ (as ‘SFA Monthly Report’, on Contents page) (uncredited);
p. 18: ‘Reviews — In A Nutshell’ by Smith & The Editors.
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 2
Nuneaton: Science Fiction Association fanzine, June 1937;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
18 pages.
Contents:-
p. 2: ‘Novae Terrae ——— New Worlds’ (editorial; uncredited, presumably Maurice K. Hanson);
p. 3: ‘Scientific Fiction’ by D.R. Smith;
p. 6: ‘All Is Dust: A Survey Of Civilisation’ by L.J. Johnson;
p. 9: ‘Science-Fiction — Past, Present And Future’ by A.C. Clarke;
p. 12: ‘The Evolution Of Science-Fiction’ by Douglas W.F. Mayer;
p. 16: ‘Miscellany’ by “Space-Ray”.
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 3
Nuneaton: Science Fiction Association fanzine, July 1937;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
20 pages.
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page;
p. 3: ‘Editorial’ (uncredited, presumably Maurice K. Hanson);
p. 4: ‘Photochemistry’ by “Plantagenet”;
p. 6: ‘Science-Fiction Plays’ by Douglas W.F. Mayer;
p. 9: ‘Should Science-Fiction Have A Moral?’ by Albert Griffiths;
p. 10: ‘Review Of Assorted Rays’ by D.R. Smith;
p. 13: ‘Rationalism And Youth’ by Eric F. Russell;
p. 14: ‘Reviews — In A Nutshell’ by Smith & The Editors;
p. 15: ‘The Science Fiction Association Monthly Report’ (uncredited);
p. 19: ‘Adrift In The Stratosphere’ by Mayer;
p. 20: ‘This Side Of The Atlantic’ (reviews, uncredited).
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 4
London: Science Fiction Association fanzine, August/September 1937;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
20 pages.
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page;
p. 3: ‘Reviews…………..’ by D.R. Smith & M.K. Hanson;
p. 4: ‘Are Fans “Star-Begotten”?’ by Albert Griffiths;
p. 6: ‘Fan Gyrations: A Travelogue’ (as ‘Fan Gyrations’ only, on Contents page) by Ted Carnell;
p. 10: ‘My Science-Fictional Heaven’ by Eric C. Williams;
p. 12: Advertisement Section;
p. 13: ‘Commentary…’ by Claire P. Beck;
p. 15: ‘The Passing Of A Literary Star’ (obituary [of Lt.-Col. C.H. McNeile]) by Ken G. Chapman;
p. 16: ‘The Science Fiction Association Secretarial Report’ (uncredited).
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 5
London: Science Fiction Association fanzine, October 1937;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
23 pages;
cover artist: Frank W.F. Dobby (as traced here by Harry Turner).
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page;
p. 3: ‘Cosmic Cases Number 1: The Right Of A Race To Live’ by D.R. Smith;
p. 8: ‘How To Become An Author In Two Movements’ by Eric C. Williams;
p. 9: ‘Commentary…’ by Claire P. Beck;
p. 11: ‘Fantasy v. Science’ by S. Youd;
p. 13: ‘Initial Success’ by Ted Carnell;
p. 17: ‘The Science-Fiction Association Secretarial Report’ (as ‘SFA Secretarial Report’, on Contents page) by D.W.F. Mayer & H. Warnes;
p. 19: ‘London Branch’ (as ‘SFA London Branch Inaugural Meeting’, on Contents page) (uncredited);
p. 21: ‘Super-Gravitation!’ by Douglas W.F. Mayer.
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 6 (+ two-page questionnaire)
London: Science Fiction Association fanzine, November 1937;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
20 pages;
cover artist: Frank W.F. Dobby (as traced here by Harry Turner).
Contents:-
p. 2: ‘Hot From The Press’ (reviews) by D.R. Smith;
p. 3: ‘Criteria Of The Fan’ by “The Paragon”;
p. 5: ‘Why Bio-Chemistry?’ by John C.H. Drummond;
p. 7: ‘Are You A True Science-Fictionist?’ by Eric C. Williams;
p. 9: ‘The Future’ by Albert Griffiths;
p. 12: ‘Quoted Quotation’ by Ted Carnell;
p. 13: ‘Science-Fiction v. Mr. Youd’ by Arthur C. Clarke;
p. 15: ‘“Novae Terrae” Panel Of Critics’ (uncredited, re. questionnaire);
p. 16: ‘Thrilling Wonder Stories — December 1937’ (review) by Smith;
p. 18: ‘The Science-Fiction Association Executive Committee Report’ (uncredited).
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 7 (+ two-page questionnaire)
London: Science Fiction Association fanzine, December 1937;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
20 pages;
cover artist: Frank W.F. Dobby (as traced here by Harry Turner).
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page;
p. 3: ‘What Purpose, Science-Fiction?’ by Donald A Wollheim;
p. 6: ‘Cosmic Case Number 2: The Right To Colonize’ by D.R. Smith;
p. 10: ‘Wake Up, Fans!’ by Douglas W.F. Mayer;
p. 13: ‘1937 Review Of Reviews’ by Ted Carnell;
p. 15: ‘Festivities’ (uncredited);
p. 16: ‘Astounding Stories — December 1937’ (review) by Arthur C. Clarke;
p. 17: ‘The Science-Fiction Association Executive Committee Report’ (uncredited);
p. 20: ‘Trailer’ (uncredited).
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 8 (+ two-page questionnaire/report on Questionnaire 1)
London: Science Fiction Association fanzine, January 1938;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
22 pages.
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page;
p. 3: ‘Mr. Youd Replies’ by S. Youd (+ responses by Arthur C. Clarke);
p. 6: ‘The Drift Away From Scientific Fiction’ by D.R. Smith;
p. 8: ‘Phantamania’ by “Ivgotit”;
p. 11: ‘Commentary On The November “Novae Terrae”’ by Donald A Wollheim;
p. 14: ‘Trailer’ (uncredited);
p. 15: ‘The Science-Fiction Association Executive Committee Report’ (uncredited);
p. 19: ‘Astounding Stories — February 1938’ (review) by Ted Carnell (as Edward J. Carnell on Contents page);
p. 21: ‘Advertisement Section’ (uncredited).
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 9 (+ questionnaire [unseen (unverified)])
London: Science Fiction Association fanzine, March 1938;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
20 pages;
cover artist: Harry Turner.
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page, and ‘Advertisement Section’ (part; uncredited);
p. 3: ‘Pseudo-Editorial’ (non-fiction) by Maurice K. Hanson;
p. 4: ‘Cosmic Case No. 3: Is Humour An Anticultural Influence?’ (non-fiction; as ‘Cosmic Case No. 3’ only, on Contents page) by D.R. Smith;
p. 8: ‘When Space Turned Green’ by Reg Stevens;
p. 9: ‘Astounding Science-Fiction — March 1938’ (review) by George Stephen Palmer;
p. 12: ‘Ideas And Ideals’ (non-fiction) by Albert Griffiths;
p. 15: ‘Science Fiction Association Executive Committee Report’ (non-fiction) (uncredited);
p. 19: ‘Advertisement Section’ (conclusion);
p. 20: ‘The Science-Fiction Association Second Convention And General Meeting’ (non-fiction; as ‘Britain’s Second Convention’ on Contents page) (uncredited).
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 10 (+ one-page report [unseen] on Questionnaire 2)
London: Science Fiction Association fanzine, April 1938;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
20 pages;
cover artist: Harry Turner.
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page;
p. 3: ‘The British Fan In His Natural Haunt: No. 1: Eric C. Williams’ (as ‘The British Fan In His Natural Haunt’ only, on Contents page) by William F. Temple;
p. 6: ‘Religion And Science-Fiction’ by Albert Griffiths;
p. 9: ‘Personality Parade At The Convention’ by Ted Carnell;
p. 12: ‘Cosmic Case No. 3: Is Humour An Anti-cultural Influence? Part Two’ (as ‘Cosmic Case No. 3, Part 2’ on Contents page) by D.R. Smith;
p. 16: ‘Science-Fiction Association Executive Committee Report’ (uncredited);
p. 20: ‘Prelude To The Conquest Of Space’ (poem) by Arthur C. (“Ego”) Clarke (as Arthur C. Clarke only, on Contents page).
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 11 (+ one-page report [unseen] on Questionnaires 3 & 4)
London: Science Fiction Association fanzine, May 1938;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
20 pages;
cover artist: Harry Turner.
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page;
p. 3: ‘The British Fan In His Natural Haunt: No. 2. Ted Carnell’ (as ‘The British Fan: No. 2, Ted Carnell’ on Contents page) (non-fiction) by William F. Temple;
p. 7: ‘Revudenews’ (non-fiction) by Ted Carnell;
p. 10: ‘Science-Fiction Association – Executive Committee Report’ (non-fiction) (uncredited);
p. 13: ‘Editorial Note’ (non-fiction) by MKH (Maurice K. Hanson);
p. 14: ‘Arise Fans!’ (non-fiction) by D.R. Smith;
p. 16: ‘Happy Encounter’ by Smith;
p. 18: ‘The Fantastic Muse’ (non-fiction) by Arthur C. Clarke.
Novae Terrae Vol. 2 No. 12
London: Science Fiction Association fanzine, June 1938;
edited by Maurice K. Hanson;
original price: 2d;
20 pages;
cover artist: Harry Turner.
Contents:-
p. 2: Contents page;
p. 3: ‘And Still They Come!’ by Ted Carnell;
p. 6: ‘A Bit Of Psychology’ by Eric C. Williams;
p. 9: ‘Two Reviews’ by “Momus”;
p. 10: ‘Letter To The Editor From William F. Temple’;
p. 11: ‘The Future’ by D.R. Smith;
p. 14: ‘The British Fan In His Natural Haunts: No. 3 Arthur C. Clarke’ (as ‘The British Fan: Arthur C. Clarke’ on Contents page) by William F. Temple;
p. 18: ‘Science-Fiction Association Report’ by the Executive Committee;
p. 19: ‘The Curse Of The Collector’ by “The Paragon”.
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