"To the Chicago Abyss" and "Bright Phoenix" in THE MAGAZINE OF FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION: May 1963
New York: Mercury Press, Inc., 1963. First Edition. Wraps. A typed note signed by Ray Bradbury is affixed to the first leaf. Additionally, writers William F. Nolan and Karen Anderson have signed this issue on the first page of their contributions. Special Ray Bradbury issue of the long-running genre magazine, featuring striking cover art by Joe Mugnaini and the first appearance of two short stories by the American master of fantasy and science fiction. Written in 1947, "Bright Phoenix" played in a pivotal role in the development of his seminal novel, Fahrenheit 451 (1953). Digest size: 130 pp. Original pictorial paper wrappers. Typical toning to the contents. The spine is leaning a touch and a little toned, with a slender chip along the fore-edge of the front panel and another small chip to the top corner of the rear panel; else about very good. Very good. Item #80733
Price: $250.00