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Weird Tales August 1939

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Cover of the pulp magazine Weird Tales (August 1939, vol. 34, no. 2) featuring Apprentice Magician by E. Hoffmann Price. Cover art by Virgil Finlay.

A collection of war-time magazines intended for fighting countries' readers. Signal was a modern, glossy, illustrated photo journal and army propaganda tool, meant specifically for audiences in neutral, allied, and occupied countries. A German edition was distributed in Switzerland and to various other countries with a strong German military presence, but Signal was never distributed in Germany proper. The promoter of the magazine was the chief of the Wehrmacht propaganda office, Colonel Hasso von Wedel. Signal was published fortnightly (plus some special issues) in as many as 25 editions and 30 languages, and at its height had a circulation of 2,500,000 copies. It was available in the United States in English until December 1941. The last number was 6/45, only known in one sample from the Swedish edition. Yank magazine's first issue was published on June 17, 1942. The magazine was written by enlisted rank (EM) soldiers with a few officers as managers and initially was made available only to the US Army overseas. By the fifth issue of July 15, 1942, it was made available to serving members within the US, however, it was never made available on the newsstands for public purchase. YANK's circulation exceeded 2.5 million in 41 countries with 21 editions. The last issue was published on December 28, 1945.

Virgil Finlay (1914-1971) was an American illustrator of pulp fantasy, science fiction and horror. Considered one of the greatest illustrators of the 20th century, he produced over 2,600 illustrations during his career. His work appeared in numerous magazines, including Weird Tales, Amazing Stories, and Famous Fantastic Mysteries. Finlay was known for his intricate pen-and-ink drawings and his use of stippling and cross-hatching techniques to create rich textures and shading. He also experimented with mixed media, incorporating watercolour and gouache into his illustrations. Finlay's work influenced many contemporary artists and continues to be celebrated for its unique style and attention to detail.

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01/08/1939
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Scanned cover of pulp magazine.
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