Science Fantasy Magazine Appraisal

Science Fantasy Magazine No. 10 - Five Into Four by J.T. McIntosh (Poster Print)

This item is a large-format poster reproduction of the cover of Science Fantasy Magazine, Number 10, originally published in 1954. The artwork depicts a classic mid-century science fiction scene featuring a blonde woman in the foreground wearing a futuristic black and gold collar outfit. Behind her is a sprawling space colony landscape characterized by a massive geodesic dome with visible interior lighting and a sleek, silver needle-shaped rocket ship parked on a landing pad. The color palette is rich with deep purples, greens, and vibrant yellows, typical of the pulp era. The top header features the iconic 'Science Fantasy' logo in a red trapezoidal frame, with the price '1/6' and 'No. 10' clearly visible. The lower section includes a yellow text bar identifying the lead story as 'FIVE INTO FOUR - McIntosh'. Physically, the print appears to have a slight horizontal crease or surface scuff across the middle-left section. The paper shows a glossy finish, and the framing of the image includes a white border, suggesting it is a modern high-resolution poster print rather than an original 1950s magazine specimen. The overall composition reflects the Atomic Age aesthetic and the Golden Age of British speculative fiction magazines.