Science Fantasy News

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Science Fantasy News was a science fiction fanzine edited by Vince Clarke and published by the S.F. Society in Kent, UK.

'Science Fantasy News began as the official organ of the S.F. Society. When the society folded in 1951, Vince Clarke continued to publish the fanzine as an independent publication and H. Ken Bulmer became associate editor. The first issue appeared in Winter 1948. Science Fantasy News regularly reviews the newest science fiction 'Pulp' magazines, books and films, listed fanzines, reported on news about fans, and conventions, and carried letters. !6 issues were released, the last in June 1960. In between the 'official' issues several 'minor' issues were also published, focusing on the latest news.

Contributors included Norman Ashfield, Daphne Bradley Buckmaster (Esprit), H. Ken Bulmer, James Burch, Ron Deacon, John Dee, John Gunn, Terry Jeeves, Bernard Lee, Derek Pickles, Owen D. Plumridge, James Rattigan, Ken Slater, Ted Tubb, James White (Slant), Walt Willis (Hyphen), and John Wiseman.

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