Golden Age Science Fiction (1938–1955)

1. Campbell takes control of Astounding

   Oct 1, 1937Labels: John W, Astounding

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2. Magazine retitled Astounding Science-Fiction

   Mar 1, 1938Labels: Astounding Science-Fiction, Magazine retitle

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3. Campbell launches fantasy companion Unknown

   Mar 1, 1939Labels: Unknown magazine, John W

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4. July 1939 issue showcases new star writers

   Jul 1, 1939Labels: Astounding, July 1939

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5. Heinlein debuts with “Life-Line”

   Aug 1, 1939Labels: Robert A, Astounding

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6. Sturgeon’s “Ether Breather” appears in Astounding

   Sep 1, 1939Labels: Theodore Sturgeon, Astounding

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7. Van Vogt’s Slan serialized in Astounding

   Sep 1, 1940Labels: A E, Slan

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8. Campbell coins “Future History” for Heinlein’s chart

   May 1, 1941Labels: Future History, John W

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9. Heinlein’s “By His Bootstraps” explores time paradox

   Oct 1, 1941Labels: By His, Robert A

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10. Asimov’s first Foundation story begins serialization

    May 1, 1942Labels: Isaac Asimov, Foundation

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11. Clarke’s “Rescue Party” reaches U.S. magazine audience

    May 1, 1946Labels: Arthur C, Rescue Party

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12. Digest magazines help shift the market after the pulps

    Oct 1, 1949Labels: The Magazine, digest format

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13. Hubbard’s “Dianetics” article sparks controversy around Astounding

    May 1, 1950Labels: L Ron, Dianetics

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14. Galaxy debuts with a “for adults” editorial stance

    Oct 1, 1950Labels: Galaxy Science, H L

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15. First Hugo Awards recognize a shifting magazine landscape

    Sep 5, 1953Labels: Hugo Awards, Worldcon 1953

    • Hugo Awards
    • 11th Worldcon
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16. Golden Age legacy consolidates into book culture

    Jan 1, 1955Labels: Book consolidation, Foundation book

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