Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 1, March 1923: The unique magazine
by Various (1886–1957)
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"Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 1, March 1923: The unique magazine by Various" is a pulp magazine published in 1923. Founded by J. C. Henneberger and J. M. Lansinger, this debut issue launched what would become a legendary publication in fantasy and horror fiction. Under editor Edwin Baird, the magazine introduced early works by writers who would shape the genre, including H. P. Lovecraft, Seabury Quinn, and Clark Ashton Smith. Despite initial financial struggles, this first issue marked the beginning of a magazine dedicated to unusual, supernatural stories that had never before found a specialized home.
- Adventure stories · Periodicals
- Fantasy literature, American · Periodicals
- Fantasy literature, English · Periodicals
- Horror tales, American · Periodicals
- Horror tales, English · Periodicals
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Volume 1 25 Cents Number 1: Contents for March, 1923
The Mystery of Black Jean JULIAN KILMAN 41 A story of blood-curdling realism, with a smashing surprise at the end.
The Grave ORVILLE R. EMERSON 47 A soul-gripping story of terror.
Hark! The Rattle! JOEL TOWNSLEY ROGERS 53 An uncommon tale that will cling to your memory for many a day.
The Ghost Guard BRYAN IRVINE 59 A “spooky” tale with a grim background.
The Ghoul and the Corpse G. A. WELLS 65 An amazing yarn of weird adventure in the frozen North.
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This free edition of Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 1, March 1923: The unique magazine by Various comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #68957, released 2022-09-11. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Short Stories, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Crime, Thrillers and Mystery.
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