American company Ace Books began publishing genre fiction starting in 1952. Initially these were mostly in the attractive tête-bêche format, but they also published a few single volumes, in the early years, and that number grew until the doubles stopped appearing in about 1978. The tête-bêche format was discarded in 1973, but future double novels were continued for a while.
Between 1952 and 1968, the books had a letter-series identifier; after that date they were given five-digit numeric serial numbers. The list given here covers every Ace Double published between 1952 and 1978, for all genres. It gives a date of publication; in all cases this refers to the date of publication by Ace, and not the date of original publication of the novels. For more information about the history of these titles, see Ace Books, which includes a discussion of the serial numbering conventions used and an explanation of the letter-code system.
Stanley Meltzoff (March 27, 1917 – November 9, 2006) was an American painter and was most known for his marine paintings.
Stanley Meltzoff is also known for his grand classic paintings portraying science and history. His work is full of illusion, lending a surreal air to his consummately researched images. Web site Meltzoff.com reveals his process.
Dumarest of Terra is a 33-volume series of science fiction novels by Edwin Charles Tubb. Each story is a self-contained adventure, but throughout the series, Earl Dumarest, the protagonist, searches for clues to the location of his home world, Earth.
The stories are set in a far future galactic culture that is fragmented and without any central government. Dumarest was born on Earth, but had stowed away on a spaceship when he was a young boy and was caught. Although a stowaway discovered on a spaceship was typically ejected to space, the captain took pity on the boy and allowed him to work and travel on the ship. When the story opens in The Winds of Gath, Dumarest has traveled so long and so far that he does not know how to return to his home planet and no-one has ever heard of it, other than as a myth or legend.
It becomes clear that someone or something has deliberately concealed Earth’s location. The Cyclan, an organization of humans surgically altered to be emotionless (known as Cybers), and on occasion able to link with the brains of previously living Cybers (the better to think logically), seem determined to stop him from finding Earth. Additionally, the Cyclan seeks a scientific discovery that Dumarest possesses, stolen from them and passed to him by a dying thief, which would vastly increase their already considerable power.
Also appearing in many of the books is the humanitarian Church of Universal Brotherhood. Its monks are spread throughout many worlds as are the Cyclan, the two being arch-enemies—which does not make the Church Dumarest’s ally, but in some instances they support each other.
A. Merritt’s covers.Abraham Grace Merritt (January 20, 1884 – August 21, 1943) – known by his byline, A. Merritt – was an American Sunday magazine editor and a writer of fantastic fiction.The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inducted him in 1999, its fourth class of two deceased and two living writers.
SF Adventures.Three SF magazines have borne the title Science Fiction Adventures. The first one lasted 9 issues during 1952-1954. The last one was British and lasted 32 issues (1958-1963). This one lasted only 12 issues from December 1956 to June 1958 but when it comes to covers, it wins hands down. Eight of the covers are by one of my favorite SF artists, Ed Emshwiller (Emsh) and the Schoenherr cover is just as good. I’ve included all the Emsh illos in these magazines.
Ace Doubles, D-series cover
Ace Doubles, D-series cover.
American company Ace Books began publishing genre fiction starting in 1952. Initially these were mostly in the attractive tête-bêche format, but they also published a few single volumes, in the early years, and that number grew until the doubles stopped appearing in about 1978. The tête-bêche format was discarded in 1973, but future double novels were continued for a while.
Between 1952 and 1968, the books had a letter-series identifier; after that date they were given five-digit numeric serial numbers. The list given here covers every Ace Double published between 1952 and 1978, for all genres. It gives a date of publication; in all cases this refers to the date of publication by Ace, and not the date of original publication of the novels. For more information about the history of these titles, see Ace Books, which includes a discussion of the serial numbering conventions used and an explanation of the letter-code system.
Stanley Meltzoff’s Magazine cover art
Stanley Meltzoff’s Magazine cover art.
Stanley Meltzoff (March 27, 1917 – November 9, 2006) was an American painter and was most known for his marine paintings.
Stanley Meltzoff is also known for his grand classic paintings portraying science and history. His work is full of illusion, lending a surreal air to his consummately researched images. Web site Meltzoff.com reveals his process.
The Best of series Magazine cover
The Best of series Magazine cover.
The Best of series Magazine cover.
Fantastic Story Magazine cover art
Fantastic Story Magazine cover art.
Fantastic Story Magazine cover art.
Dumarest Saga covers
Dumarest Saga covers.
Dumarest of Terra is a 33-volume series of science fiction novels by Edwin Charles Tubb. Each story is a self-contained adventure, but throughout the series, Earl Dumarest, the protagonist, searches for clues to the location of his home world, Earth.
The stories are set in a far future galactic culture that is fragmented and without any central government. Dumarest was born on Earth, but had stowed away on a spaceship when he was a young boy and was caught. Although a stowaway discovered on a spaceship was typically ejected to space, the captain took pity on the boy and allowed him to work and travel on the ship. When the story opens in The Winds of Gath, Dumarest has traveled so long and so far that he does not know how to return to his home planet and no-one has ever heard of it, other than as a myth or legend.
It becomes clear that someone or something has deliberately concealed Earth’s location. The Cyclan, an organization of humans surgically altered to be emotionless (known as Cybers), and on occasion able to link with the brains of previously living Cybers (the better to think logically), seem determined to stop him from finding Earth. Additionally, the Cyclan seeks a scientific discovery that Dumarest possesses, stolen from them and passed to him by a dying thief, which would vastly increase their already considerable power.
Also appearing in many of the books is the humanitarian Church of Universal Brotherhood. Its monks are spread throughout many worlds as are the Cyclan, the two being arch-enemies—which does not make the Church Dumarest’s ally, but in some instances they support each other.
A. Merritt’s covers
A. Merritt’s covers.Abraham Grace Merritt (January 20, 1884 – August 21, 1943) – known by his byline, A. Merritt – was an American Sunday magazine editor and a writer of fantastic fiction.The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inducted him in 1999, its fourth class of two deceased and two living writers.
Freas, Kelly: Astounding/Analog covers
Freas, Kelly: Astounding/Analog.Cyb3rPunk.com
Fantasy and science fiction magazine covers
SF/F/H magazine covers.Cyb3rPunk.com
science fiction gems covers
Misc. SF/F/H book covers.Cyb3rPunk.com
SF Adventures Cover
SF Adventures.Three SF magazines have borne the title Science Fiction Adventures. The first one lasted 9 issues during 1952-1954. The last one was British and lasted 32 issues (1958-1963). This one lasted only 12 issues from December 1956 to June 1958 but when it comes to covers, it wins hands down. Eight of the covers are by one of my favorite SF artists, Ed Emshwiller (Emsh) and the Schoenherr cover is just as good. I’ve included all the Emsh illos in these magazines.