This June 1951 issue of Famous Science Fiction (vol. 8, no. 2) contains three novelettes and one novel. The lead novel, "Escape to Chaos" by John D. MacDonald, concerns a protagonist fighting to preserve a star-spanning dynasty. "Earthman, Beware!" by Poul Anderson depicts a small earthbound creature challenging an immortal alien race. "It Happened Tomorrow" by Robert Bloch presents a speculative narrative set in an unspecified future chaos. The three shorter works include "Oblivion Quest" by Wilbur S. Peacock, describing inhuman creatures molding humanity's past on a dying Earth; "Cosmic Knot" by Reed, featuring a character with dimension-spanning abilities pursued by a ruthless promoter; and "Star Slave" by William Morrison and Harry Nix, depicting an alien servant who withholds extinction from his masters. The issue includes fandom news and reader correspondence sections.
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- Date
- June 1951
- Rights
- Public domain — free to view, share, and reuse.
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