Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 623:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Locus: The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field. Locus Publications, c. 1986-1992.
A collection of Locus: The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field, a monthly periodical published by Locus Publications. These items are staple-bound softcover magazines produced in a quarto-style newsprint format. The assortment primarily dates from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. Notable visible issues include Issue #310 (November 1986), Issue #318 (July 1987), and Issue #374 (March 1992). The mastheads feature the Locus logo and the subtitle The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field, frequently highlighting the publication’s status as a multi-time Hugo Award winner. Cover stories and text highlights include industry news such as Major Publishing Changes: Doubleday/Dell Sold, NAL/Dutton Sold, Bluejay Suspends Publishing Operations (November 1986); the 1987 Locus Awards and an obituary for James Tiptree, Jr. (July 1987); and the 1991 Nebula Awards Nominations featuring an interview with Joan Vinge regarding The Summer Queen (March 1992). The periodicals include various thematic features covering the Hugo and Nebula awards, book industry reports, and Seasons Greetings staff profiles. The visible ISSN is 0047-4959.
Condition report:
The collection exhibits signs of age-appropriate wear. Issues show light toning to the newsprint paper and minor creasing and edge fraying to the covers and spines. Several issues have orange adhesive price stickers affixed to the front covers. The staple bindings appear secure, and no significant foxing or loose pages are immediately apparent.
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