Science-Fantasy magazine was a British publication that carved out a unique niche in speculative fiction during its run from 1950 to 1967. Initially published by Nova Publications and later by Roberts & Vinter, it offered readers a distinctive blend of science fiction and fantasy, often eschewing the hard science focus of its contemporaries in favor of imaginative, atmospheric storytelling. Edited in its early years by Walter Gillings and later by John Carnell, “Science-Fantasy” became a platform for emerging and established writers such as J.G. Ballard, Brian Aldiss, and Michael Moorcock, whose works often pushed the boundaries of genre conventions. The magazine’s pages featured stories that seamlessly fused futuristic settings with elements of magic, myth, and the supernatural, creating rich, otherworldly narratives that appealed to readers seeking something beyond traditional sci-fi or fantasy. Its evocative cover art further set the tone, drawing readers into worlds where the lines between technology and mysticism blurred. “Science-Fantasy” played a key role in the evolution of speculative fiction, acting as a bridge between pulp-style adventures and the more literary, experimental works of the New Wave movement. Although it eventually merged into *Impulse* magazine, its legacy endures as a testament to the creativity and innovation of mid-century genre fiction.
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