Set of 6 Vintage Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazines

Set of 6 1979-1987 Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine. Each book measures about 7.5" by 5". Includes: Oct 1979, April 1980, Oct 1986, December 1986, March 1987, May 1987. All are in good condition. They show age and use.

This curated collection of six issues from The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction spans a creatively fertile period between 1979 and 1987. Each digest-sized volume measures seven and a half inches by five inches, a classic format that defined the golden age of speculative fiction publishing. The set includes a diverse range of months: October 1979, April 1980, October 1986, December 1986, March 1987, and May 1987. These magazines were the primary vehicles for short-form storytelling from the giants of the genre, often featuring monthly science columns by Isaac Asimov and early works by authors who would go on to redefine modern horror and fantasy.

The cover art on these issues is a hallmark of late-twentieth-century pulp aesthetic, ranging from surrealist alien landscapes to high-fantasy character portraits. While these books show the honest wear of age and use—including softened corners and the natural yellowing of the paper—they remain in good, readable condition, preserving the tactile experience of 1980s media. Styling this set in a contemporary study or a mid-century reading nook adds an immediate layer of intellectual curiosity and retro charm. They are best displayed as a staggered stack to show off the iconic mastheads or placed in a protective archival box to safeguard their history. For the serious collector of science fiction ephemera, this set offers a fascinating look into the evolving narrative styles and artistic visions of the late eighties.

This set is vintage, over 45 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.