Weird Tales November 1946 Issue

6b Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch, August Derleth. Indianapolis: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, November 1946. SIGNED by Ray Bradbury.

Notes

Weird Tales was first published in 1923 and quickly became one of the most influential pulp magazines dedicated to fantasy, horror, and the supernatural. Founded by J. C. Henneberger and J. M. Lansinger, and later shaped by the long editorial tenure of Farnsworth Wright, the magazine provided a platform for many of the most important writers in the genre, including H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, and Clark Ashton Smith. Known for its imaginative stories and striking cover art, Weird Tales helped define early twentieth-century weird fiction, blending elements of horror, science fiction, and dark fantasy. Its impact on the genre was profound, establishing a legacy that continues to influence speculative fiction today.

Ray Bradbury (1920–2012) was one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century, known for his imaginative blending of science fiction, fantasy, and poetic prose in works such as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and Something Wicked This Way Comes. Early in his career, Bradbury contributed stories to pulp magazines, including Weird Tales, where he found an audience for his emerging voice. His work in the magazine during the 1940s helped establish his reputation and connected him to the tradition of earlier weird fiction writers, while also signaling a shift toward a more lyrical and emotionally driven style that would come to define his later success.

The November 1946 issue of Weird Tales belongs to the magazine’s later period, following its peak years in the 1920s and 1930s but still reflecting its distinctive character and enduring appeal. Issues from this time often featured a mix of established and emerging writers, continuing the tradition of eerie, imaginative storytelling that defined the publication. Postwar editions such as this capture a transitional moment in pulp publishing, as the genre began to evolve and readership tastes shifted.

Description

Paper magazine with last page/cover detached and very fragile spine. Mostly intact with separation from the top to about one fourth of the spine for several preliminary pages. SIGNATURE of Ray Bradbury to front cover. Fair condition overall.