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Astounding art and influence

Tracing the evolution of the magazine that shaped science fiction

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Joshua James
Jun 29, 2020
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It’s easy to forget today, now that science fiction is everywhere, but once upon a time alien invasions, wild scientific breakthroughs, and strange new worlds was utterly unknown. (I know, crazy, right?)

During the golden age of science fiction, it’s safe to say the biggest impact on culture came, not through the stories, but through the illustrations. …

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