My Vacation in the Golden Age of Science Fiction
Most long-time science fiction fans consider the Golden Age to have started with the July 1939 issue of Astounding Science Fiction. That issue contained Isaac Asimov’s first Astounding story (“Trends”) as well as A.E. Van Vogt’s first story, “Black Destroyer.” The very next issue included Robert Heinlein’s first story, “Life-Line”. This incredible run of stories…
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Jamie Todd Rubin
