Science Fiction Advertiser
(For others, see Science Fiction Advertiser (Disambiguation).)
A lithographed fanzine which had been previously titled Fantasy Advertiser which was aimed mostly at collectors. It started in April, 1946 and in the mid 50s it was merged into Inside.
The first 17 issues were edited by Gus Willmorth and thereafter by Roy A. Squires. The first 6 issues were mimeoed and the rest were printed. There were a total of 39 issues.
The first issue is 14 unnumbered pages, and includes several ads from Forrest J Ackerman. Articles include "Atoms" by R. A. Elcun and an unsigned proposal for an anthology of stories and art of 100 years in the future. Cover is text (a quote from "More Trivia" by Logan Pearsall Smith entitled "Longevity"). Dated Apr 46 on cover, marked as Vol. 1 No. 1.
The second issue is 26 unnumbered pages with many more advertisers. Illustrated cover, signed AL. Another Elcun column about "Atoms", letter column, editorial talking about how it was published much sooner than expected (Willmorth projected quarterly publication, and put out six issues in the first year). Dated May 46 on cover, marked as Vol. 1 No. 2.
The third issue is 24 unnumbered pages with a variety of advertisers. Illustrated cover, signed J. Another Elcun column about "Atoms", an editorial, and a Walt Liebscher look at "Nova Tomes" AKA new books released. Dated July 46 on cover, marked as Vol. 1 No. 3.
The fourth issue is 38 unnumbered pages with a variety of advertisers. Illustrated cover, signed JC. Editorial, no columns. Dated September 46 on cover, marked as Vol. 1 No. 4.
The fifth issue is 48 unnumbered pages with a variety of advertisers. Illustrated cover, unsigned but credited to Jonne Evans. Another Elcun column about "Atoms", and a Walt Liebscher "Nova Tomes". Also includes "The Blatant Beast," fanzine reviews by Art Widner; and an article on British fandom by Walter Gillings. Of particular historical interest is six pages of fanzines for sale by Melvin Korshak -- some real rarities listed there! Dated November 46 on cover, marked as Vol. 1 No. 5.
The sixth issue is 64 mostly numbered pages: this is the first issue to have a table of contents. Cover title printed in blue, illustration by Ralph Rayburn Phillips. It announces the change to lithography starting with the next issue. "The Blatant Beast" in this issue lists a few fanzines, but is mostly a response to the previous issue's column written by Don Wilson. Dated January 47 on cover, marked as Vol. 1 No. 6.
| Issue | Date | Pages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1.1 | April 1946 | 14 | Editor is Gus Willmorth |
| V1.2 | May 1946 | 26 | |
| V1.3 | July 1946 | 24 | |
| V1.4 | September 1946 | 38 | |
| V1.5 | November 1946 | 48 | |
| V1.6 | January 1947 | 64 | |
| V2.1 | June 1947 | 32 | |
| V2.2 | August 1947 | 18 | |
| V2.3 | October 1947 | 22 | |
| V2.4 | November 1947 | 38 | |
| V2.5 | January 1948 | 32 | |
| V2.6 | March 1948 | 32 | |
| V3.1 | May 1948 | 32 | |
| V3.2 | July 1948 | 24 | |
| V3.3 | December 1948 | 40 | |
| V3.4 | February 1949 | 28 | |
| V3.5 | November 1949 | 28 | Editor is now Roy A. Squires |
| V3.6 | January 1950 | 28 | |
| V4.1 | March 1950 | 32 | |
| V4.2 | May 1950 | 30 | |
| V4.3 | July 1950 | 28 | |
| V4.4 | September 1950 | 46 | |
| V4.5 | November 1950 | 28 | |
| V4.6 | February 1951 | 36 | |
| V5.1 | April 1951 | 32 | |
| V5.2 | June 1951 | 24 | |
| V5.3 | September 1951 | 40 | |
| V5.4 | November 1951 | 24 | Last issue called Fantasy Advertiser |
| V5.5 | January 1952 | 34 | Renamed Science Fiction Advertiser |
| V5.6 | March 1952 | 36 | |
| V6.1 | July 1952 | 44 | |
| V6.2 | September 1952 | 36 | |
| V6.3 | November 1952 | 24 | |
| V6.4 | January 1953 | 32 | |
| V6.5 | May 1953 | 28 | |
| V6.6 | Fall 1953 | 32 | |
| V7.1 | Winter 1953/54 | 28 | |
| V7.2 | Spring 1954 | 24 | |
| V7.3 | Summer 1954 | 36 | Final issue before merge into Inside and Science Fiction Advertiser |
- Science Fiction Advertiser online at fanac.org
| Publication | 1948—1954 |
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