Science Fiction Adventures (magazine: U.S.A.), 12 issues, 1956–’58;
Science Fiction Adventures (magazine: U.K.), 32 issues, 1958–’63:-
Science Fiction Adventures Nos 1–8
Science Fiction Adventures Nos 9–16
Science Fiction Adventures Nos 17–24
Science Fiction Adventures Nos 25–32
The British edition of Science Fiction Adventures magazine was preceded by twelve issues of an American edition (see above), and began life mostly comprised of stories reprinted from the American edition before going on to publish its own original material; to quote Michael Moorcock: “somewhat at odds with its title, [S.F.A.] published some of the most thoughtful British SF)”.
British Edition
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 1
London: Nova Publications digest, March 1958;
American Edition edited by Larry T. Shaw;
British Edition edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (Jose) Rubios (a.k.a. Terry Maloney) from an original by Ed Emsh (a.k.a. Ed Emshwiller).
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘The Editor’s Space’ by Larry T. Shaw (as “LTS”);
p. 5: ‘The Slave’ (illustrated by “Emsh” [a.k.a. Ed Emshwiller]) by C.M. Kornbluth (from American Edition Vol. 1 No. 6 [2]);
p. 45: ‘Chalice Of Death’ (illustrated by [William] Bowman) by Calvin M. Knox (a.k.a. Robert Silverberg) (from U.S.A. Vol. 1 No. 4);
p. 82: ‘Yesterday’s Man’ (illustrated by [Robert] Engle) by Algis Budrys (from U.S.A. Vol. 1 No. 4).
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 2
London: Nova Publications digest, May 1958;
American Edition edited by Larry T. Shaw;
British Edition edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (Jose) Rubios (a.k.a. Terry Maloney) from an original by John Schoenherr.
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘The Editor’s Space’ by Larry T. Shaw (as “LTS”);
p. 5: ‘One Against Herculum’ (illustrated by Richard Kluga) by Jerry Sohl (from American Edition Vol. 2 No. 3);
p. 48: ‘Two Worlds In Peril’ (illustrated by [Robert] Engle) by James Blish & Phil Barnhart (from U.S.A. Vol. 1 No. 2);
p. 79: ‘Secret Of The Green Invaders’ (illustrated by “Emsh” [a.k.a. Ed Emshwiller]) by Robert Randall (a.k.a. Robert Silverberg & Randall Garrett) (from U.S.A. Vol. 1 No. 6 [1]).
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 3
London: Nova Publications digest, July 1958;
American Edition edited by Larry T. Shaw;
British Edition edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (Brian) Lewis.
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘The Editor’s Space’ by John Carnell (as “J.C.”);
p. 5: ‘Clansmen Of Fear’ (illustrated by “Emsh” [a.k.a. Ed Emshwiller]) by Henry Hasse (from American Edition Vol. 1 No. 3);
p. 43: ‘Earth Shall Live Again!’ by Calvin M. Knox (a.k.a. Robert Silverberg) (from U.S.A. Vol. 2 No. 2);
p. 79: ‘Man Overboard’ by Alex Kirs (from U.S.A. Vol. 2 No. 3);
p. 93: ‘Moon Dust’ by Richard R. Smith (from U.S.A. Vol. 2 No. 2);
p. 104: ‘Moths’ by Charles L. Fontenay (from U.S.A. Vol. 1 No. 4).
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 4
London: Nova Publications digest, September 1958;
American Edition edited by Larry T. Shaw;
British Edition edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (M.?) Bradshaw.
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘The Editor’s Space’ by Larry T. Shaw (as “LTS”);
p. 5: ‘Mission To Oblivion’ (illustrated by [William] Bowman) by John Victor Peterson (from American Edition Vol. 1 No. 6 [2]);
p. 48: ‘The World Otalmi Made’ (illustrated by John Martinez) by Harry Harrison (from U.S.A. Vol. 2 No. 6);
p. 81: ‘The Reluctant Traitor’ by Ralph Burke (a.k.a. Robert Silverberg) (from U.S.A. Vol. 2 No. 6);
p. 93: ‘Final Voyage’ (illustrated by Bowman) by Basil Wells (from U.S.A. Vol. 2 No. 2);
p. 108: ‘The Gates Of Pearl’ by David Mason (from U.S.A. Vol. 2 No. 1).
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 5
London: Nova Publications digest, November 1958;
American Edition edited by Larry T. Shaw;
British Edition edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: Emsh (a.k.a. Ed Emshwiller).
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘The Editor’s Space’ by Larry T. Shaw (as “LTS”);
p. 5: ‘This World Must Die!’ (illustrated by “Emsh” [a.k.a. Ed Emshwiller]) by Ivar Jorgenson (a.k.a. Robert Silverberg) (from American Edition Vol. 1 No. 5);
p. 41: ‘The Starcombers’ (illustrated by Emsh) by Edmond Hamilton (from U.S.A. Vol. 1 No. 6 [1]);
p. 4: ‘Vengeance Of The Space Armadas’ (illustrated by Ed Emsh) by Calvin M. Knox (a.k.a. Silverberg) (from U.S.A. Vol. 2 No. 4).
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 1 No. 6
London: Nova Publications digest, January 1959;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (M.?) Bradshaw.
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘The Editor’s Space’ by John Carnell;
p. 5: ‘Shadow Of The Sword’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by Wynne Whiteford;
p. 51: ‘Galactic Galapagos’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Nelson Sherwood (a.k.a. Kenneth Bulmer);
p. 80: ‘The Tycoons’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Arthur Sellings;
p. 109: ‘Death Of A Telepath’ by George Chailey.
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 2 No. 7
London: Nova Publications digest, March 1959;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (Brian) Lewis.
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘The Editor’s Space’ by John Carnell;
p. 5: ‘Occupation: Warrior’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by James White;
p. 59: ‘The Sun Creator’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Nelson Sherwood (a.k.a. Kenneth Bulmer);
p. 101: ‘Anachronism’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Clive Jackson.
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 2 No. 8
London: Nova Publications digest, May 1959;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (Brian) Lewis.
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘Seed Of Violence’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by Jay Williams;
p. 48: ‘Don’t Cross A Telekine’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Philip Stratford (a.k.a. Kenneth Bulmer);
p. 86: ‘Cave Painting’ (non-fiction) by George Chailey;
p. 89: ‘Halfway House’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Clifford C. Reed.
Nos 9–16
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 2 No. 9
London: Nova Publications digest, July 1959;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (Brian) Lewis.
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘Distant Drum’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by Wynne Whiteford;
p. 58: ‘Children Of The Stars’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Clifford C. Reed;
p. 112: ‘The Readers’ Space’ (letters).
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 2 No. 10
London: Nova Publications digest, October 1959;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (Gordon) Hutchings.
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘Galactic Destiny’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by E.C. Tubb;
p. 54: ‘The Silent Invaders’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Calvin M. Knox (a.k.a. Robert Silverberg);
p. 91: ‘Call Them Earthmen’ by N.K. Hemming.
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 2 No. 11
London: Nova Publications digest, November 1959;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
116 pages;
cover artist: (Brian) Lewis.
Contents:-
p. 4: ‘Forgotten Knowledge’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by Clifford C. Reed;
p. 66 (as 54 on contents page): ‘The Savage One’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Robert Presslie;
p. 96: ‘The Mohole’ (non-fiction) by Kenneth Johns (a.k.a. John Newman);
p. 102 (as 101 on contents page): ‘Refrigerator Ship’ (illustrated by Lewis) by E.R. James.
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 2 No. 12
London: Nova Publications digest, December 1959;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
112 pages;
cover artist: (Brian) Lewis.
Contents:-
p. 2: ‘Who Rides The Tiger’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by Wynne N. Whiteford;
p. 51: ‘The Halting Hand’ (illustrated by Lewis) by Kenneth Bulmer;
p. 82: ‘Venus Trap’ by Robert Silverberg;
p. 95: ‘The Easy Way’ (illustrated [uncredited]) by Lan Wright;
p. 109: ‘Time For Moderns’ (non-fiction) (illustrated [uncredited]) by Kenneth Johns (a.k.a. Bulmer & John Newman).
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 3 No. 13
London: Nova Publications digest, February 1960;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
112 pages;
cover artist: (Brian) Lewis.
Contents:-
p. 2: ‘The Road Back’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by Clifford C. Reed;
p. 68: ‘Deadly Letter’ (illustrated by Lewis) by James White;
p. 111: ‘The Readers’ Space’ (letters).
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 3 No. 14
London: Nova Publications digest, May 1960;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
112 pages;
cover artist: (Brian) Lewis.
Contents:-
p. 2: ‘Of Earth Foretold’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by Kenneth Bulmer;
p. 85: ‘Grit’ by E.C. Tubb;
p. 98: ‘Ivory And Apes’ by Clifford C. Reed.
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 3 No. 15
London: Nova Publications digest, July 1960;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
112 pages;
cover artist: “Jarr”.
Contents:-
p. 2: ‘The First Return’ (illustrated by [Brian] Lewis) by Lan Wright;
p. 54: ‘The Dedicated Ones’ by Nelson Sherwood (a.k.a. Kenneth Bulmer);
p. 85: ‘Original Sinner’ (illustrated [uncredited]) by Brian W. Aldiss;
p. 97: ‘Messenger Boy’ by Jim Harmon.
Science Fiction Adventures Vol. 3 No. 16
London: Nova Publications digest, September 1960;
edited by John Carnell;
original price: 2/-;
112 pages;
cover artist: (Brian) Lewis.
Contents:-
p. 2: ‘A Touch Of Neanderthal’ by Brian W. Aldiss;
p. 28: ‘Ironhead’ by E.C. Tubb;
p. 55: ‘Adjustment Period’ by Francis G. Rayer;
p. 88: ‘Last Barrier’ by John Kippax;
p. 108: ‘The Readers’ Space’ (letters).
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