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updated February 13, 2009

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PAPERBACK SCIENCE FICTION

Modern paperback books began in 1939 with the issuance of 10 titles by Pocket Books, each with a limited test run of around 10,000 copies. These were released only within New York City, but were so successful that it started a flood of similar releases worldwide.

In the early 1940's, paperback books came into vogue, spearheaded by Englishman Ian Ballantine. He founded Bantam, later Ballantine, and things in the publishing business have never been the same. Other publishers copied the success of Ballantine, and today, paperback books greatly outnumber hardcovers.

Paperback books have grown into a multimillion business as printing costs and other factors have driven hardcover books higher and higher. Perhaps the future of the business belongs to the paperback, as more and more books are published only in paperback form.

Below are listed the PAPERBACK BOOKS I currently have in stock. You will find cheap paperback books for reading, and vintage collectible paperbacks for every taste. If you decide to place an order, be sure to read my ordering instructions before placing your order, as well as my comments about collecting Science Fiction.

Are you looking for a Collectible Paperback Price Guide?

I have written a review of what I consider to be the most up to date and perhaps the best Collectible Price Guide ever printed. Read my review of this great paperback book now!

Here is a listing of what I currently have available arranged by the author's last name for Science Fiction and Westerns, and publisher for Vintage and Doubles.
My very strict grading standards may be found here

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WARNING

Vintage paperback books will be offensive to many people today. They were issued before the current climate of political correctness overtook the country. Themes of many books (or at least the covers) are racially insensitive, show violence to women, unsafe and/or promiscuous sex, and negative stereotyping of gays, lesbians, Asians, and almost any group you can imagine. Fantastic Collectibles in no way endorses these attitudes. However, these books are a historical fact, and many people study them for one reason or another. This is their right in a free country, and if you find them personally offensive, you need only leave this page.

Some of the books in my listings are marked adult. In some cases, this may be a true description of the contents based on current standards. In other cases, you will find that they contain less explicit scenes and language than may be found on any episode of Melrose Place or Beverly Hills 90210. (I don't let my small children view either of these shows by the way). I cannot read each book, so if they were ever marked as adult, I have carried forward that marking in this listing. If you are looking for hardcore pornography, do not order these books as you will probably be disappointed. Also do not order if you are under 18, or if these books may be illegal in your jurisdiction. You must state (and sign) that you are 18 or older to purchase anything marked as adult.

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PULP MAGAZINES
Titles starting with letters:
  • A
  • B thru H
  • I thru R
  • S thru Z
    • PAPERBACK BOOKS
    SF and Fantasy books are listed by author.
     Ace Doubles listed by book number.
    SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY HARDCOVER BOOKS
    Authors starting with letters:
  • Science Fiction Bookclubs
    • Pulp Magazine Cover scans
    Over 5000 Hi-definition Pulp Magazine Cover scans
    are available on CD-rom or DVD
    The largest collection of hi-definition scans available anywhere. Buy this collection and see it all at once, or view it on this page- it will only take 15 years to see it all!
    POSTERS!!
    Beautiful hi-gloss pulp magazine cover posters
    suitable for framing- you will be proud to display these
    REFERENCE MATERIAL
    Here are some reference guides to help you understand and appreciate the Science Fiction world of books and pulps better

    PULP ARTICLES
    How to Collect Pulp Magazines
    Read Here
    Useful information if you are considering starting a collection
    Worlds Best Pulp Magazine Priceguide
    Read Here
    The bible of pulp magazine priceguides. Place a value on most any pulp, no matter how obscure
    Grading Pulp Magazines
    Read Here
    Accurate grading is essential in pricing Pulp Magazines
    Travels in Search of the Elusive Pulp Magazine
    Read Here
    A series of articles about traveling around the country in search of Pulp Magazine collections- the weird characters, the strange collections the odd homes and locales
    What will be the Treasured Collectibles of the Future
    Read Here
    to find which items lying about today may become the valuable collectibles of the future

    PAPERBACK ARTICLES
    Read our standards on
    PAPERBACK GRADING

    Read a useful article on
    COLLECTING PAPERBACKS
    to see what a pro thinks about the subject.

    Looking For a Great
    PAPERBACK PRICE GUIDE?
    Read a review of what I consider to be the most up to date and perhaps the best Collectible Price Guide ever printed.

    INTERESTING LINKS
    Visit our companion page
    Pulp Magazine Cover of the Day
    to view the daily updated Pulp Magazine Cover. You can purchase the CD or DVD above and enjoy all 5500 pulpcovers in high resolution glory, or you can see then in low resolution one at a time over the next 15 years!

    Visit our companian Paperback Cover page
    Slightly Sleazy Vintage Paperbacks
    to find a daily pulpish paperback cover from my collection
    SCIENCE FICTION DVD's
    Here I list my selection for the 10 most underrated Science Fiction Movies of all Time. Do you agree? Use the email link at the bottom of the page to add your favorites.