Galaxy Science Fiction, Vol. 1, No. 5, February 1951

by H.L. Gold

The rarest GALAXY of the all! Contains the original version of what was later published as "Fahrenheit 451."

Paperback

First published January 1, 1951

About the author

Horace Leonard Gold was a science fiction writer and editor most noted for bringing an innovative and fresh approach to science fiction while he was the editor of Galaxy Science Fiction, and also wrote briefly for DC Comics. Born in Canada, Gold moved to the United States at the age of two. He also published under the pseudonyms Clyde Crane Campbell, Dudley Dell, Christopher Grimm, and Leigh Keith.

Reviews

[David Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Highlights of this issue are the novella version of what would become Fahrenheit 451 and the second part of Asimov's novel-length story, Tyrann.

When I look back on the "golden age" of science fiction, I think of all the great novels and short stories I read in my youth. Of course, by then the cream had risen to the top and the dross had been forgotten. It would be too much to expect that the editors of this magazine would be able to select nothing but stories that would stand the test of time. They didn't, but it seems to me they managed to do a pretty good job.

[Mbgile · Rating 3 out of 5]

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