Because of our lack of any book budget I try to get my coworkers to donate their books to our library. A teacher friend of mine just brought in two giant bags full of science fiction, all hardback. Some of it was totally awesome vintage stuff, which I immediately covered with those nice mylar book jackets.
My favorite is Science Fiction of the 30's, compiled by Damon Knight, copyright 1975 Bobbs-Merrill.
I'm keeping that one for myself. It's too fragile and cool.
My favorite is Science Fiction of the 30's, compiled by Damon Knight, copyright 1975 Bobbs-Merrill.
It collects stories and illustrations originally published in the 1930's. A lot of the illos are lame and/or too dark, but I found one that's a keeper. It's from a story called "The Mad Moon," by Stanley G. Weinbaum. Here 'tis:
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| The captions read: (L) "Get Out! Beat it! Scram!" he shouted at the giggling, gibbering creatures-- (R) The great, idiotic heads, the silly grins, and giggles--those giggles would drive him crazy. |
I'm keeping that one for myself. It's too fragile and cool.