Amazing Stories, March 1943

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Artifact Overview

Amazing Stories was the first magazine dedicated to the genre of science fiction. The first issue was published in April 1926 by inventor Hugo Gernsback, who is considered to be the "father" of science fiction (or "scientification"). The cover story documents a type of fanciful inspiration--the result of speculative, popular culture combining with technological possibility.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

March 1943

Subject Date

March 1943

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time

Object ID

99.186.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9.875 in
Width: 7 in
Depth: 0.688 in

Amazing Stories, March 1943