''Orbit Science Fiction'' was an American
science fiction magazine
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Science fiction magazines traditionally featured speculative fiction in short story, novelette, nov ...
anthology published in 1953 and 1954 by the
Hanro Corporation. Only 5 issues were published, each of which were edited by
Donald A. Wollheim
Donald Allen Wollheim (October 1, 1914 – November 2, 1990) was an American science fiction editor, publisher, writer, and fan. As an author, he published under his own name as well as under pseudonyms, including David Grinnell, Martin Pearso ...
, although
Jules Saltman
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People with the name
* Jules Aarons (1921–2008), American space physicist and photographer
*Jules Abadie (1876–19 ...
was credited within the publication. Several prominent science fiction writers published short stories within Orbit, including
Philip K. Dick,
Donald A. Wollheim
Donald Allen Wollheim (October 1, 1914 – November 2, 1990) was an American science fiction editor, publisher, writer, and fan. As an author, he published under his own name as well as under pseudonyms, including David Grinnell, Martin Pearso ...
, and
Michael Shaara
Michael Shaara (June 23, 1928 – May 5, 1988) was an American author of science fiction, sports fiction, and historical fiction. He was born to an Italian immigrant father (the family name was originally spelled Sciarra, which in Italian is pron ...
. Each issue was published as a
digest, and originally sold for $0.35.
List of issues
*''Orbit Science Fiction'' No.1, September 1953, 132pp.
*''Orbit Science Fiction'' No.2, December 1953, 132pp.
*''Orbit Science Fiction'' No.3, July–August 1954, Jul 1954, 132pp.
*''Orbit Science Fiction'' No.4 September–October 1954, Sep 1954, 132pp.
*''Orbit Science Fiction'' No.5, November–December 1954, Nov 1954, 132pp.
See also
*
List of defunct American periodicals
This is a list of American magazines that are no longer published.
0–9
* ''02138'' (2006–2008)
* ''1984'' (1978–1983)
* '' 3-2-1 Contact'', Sesame Workshop (1979–2001)
* '' '47'' (1947–1948)
* ''7ball'' (1995–2004)
* ''8 ...
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