Fanscient (1947-1951 Portland Science-Fantasy Society) Fanzine comic books

Issue #1 -1947. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Exceedingly scarce. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 mimeographed pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #2 -1948. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Exceedingly scarce. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 mimeographed pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $135.00 View scans Staple rust.

Issue #3 -Spring 1949. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Issue #4 -Summer 1949. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Fine $33.00 View scans

Issue #5 -Fall, 1948. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $89.00 View scans Writing on interior pages. Cover coming lose at one staple.

Issue #6 - Winter, 1949. A classic, well-done SF fanzine. Edited by Donald B. Day. Cover by Ruth Newbury. Interior artwork by D. Bruce Berry, Ralph Phillips, Niles Eaton, Donald Day. Article by Robert Bloch entitled "The Seven Ages of Fan." Fiction by Miles Eaton entitled "The Explorer." "From Out of the Ages" by Thyril Ladd, an article about the books in which an ancient Egyptian is brought to the present day. Gorgeous centerspread by D. Bruce Berry. The column Author, Author this issue is about - and by - Ray Bradbury along with a checklist of stories. Book reviews of Campbell's Who Goes There and A. Merritt's The Fox Woman and the Blue Pagoda. Fiction by R. Flavie Carson entitled "Jailbreak." "Two Feet From Brass" by Russ Whitman. Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $180.00 View scans

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $165.00 View scans Staple rust.

Issue #7 - Spring 1950. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Fine $43.00 View scans

Issue #8 - Summer, 1949. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Fine $43.00 View scans

Issue #9 - Fall, 1949. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Fine $43.00 View scans

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $41.00 View scans

Issue #10 - Winter, 1950. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $80.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration.

Issue #11 - Spring, 1950. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $80.00 View scans Staple rust.

Issue #12 - Summer 1951. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $350.00 View scans

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $165.00 View scans Staple rust.

Issue #13/14 - Fall 1951. Last issue. A classic SF fanzine with contributions from prominent fans like Forrest J. Ackerman and Darrell Richardson but also author profiles written by themselves (Robert Bloch, Jack Williamson, Robert Heinlein, et al). Scarce. 4 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.