Avon Fantasy Reader
edited by Donald Allen Wollheim

Avon Fantasy Reader was a magazine (sometimes classed as a series of anthologies) which re-published science fiction and fantasy literature. It was published by Avon Novels, Inc. (aka Avon Book Co. and Avon Publishing Co.), New York and edited by Donald A. Wollheim.

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Issues

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Issue #1 – February 1947

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Issue #2 – April 1947

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Issue #3 – June 1947

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  • "Rhythm of the Spheres" by A. MerrittCopyright Renewed as part of Thrilling Wonder Stories, October 1936; Popular Library, Inc.; 11Sep63; R321807.)
  • "The Silent Trees" by Frank Owen
  • "The Queer Story of Brownlow's Newspaper" by H. G. WellsCopyright Renewed as part of Ladies Home Journal, February or April 1932; Curtis Pub. Co.; 11Dec59; R247672 or R247674.)
  • "The Silver Key" (Randolph Carter series) by H. P. Lovecraft
  • "Black Thirst" (Northwest Smith series) by C. L. MooreCopyright Renewed: Catherine L. Moore Kuttner (A); 19May61; R276546.)
  • "Mimic" by Donald A. Wollheim (as Martin Pearson) (© Copyright Renewed as part of Astonishing Stories, December 1942; Popular Publications, Inc,; 10Nov69; R472055.)
  • "Bishop's Gambit" by August Derleth (as Stephen Grendon) (© Copyright Renewed: April Derleth & Balden Derleth(C); 20Jun75; R607403.)
  • "Evening Primrose" by John CollierCopyright Renewed as part of Presenting Moonshine; John Collier (A); 8Mar68; R431233.)
  • "Homecoming" by Ray BradburyCopyright Renewed: Ray Bradbury (A); 24Jun74; R579952.)

Issue #4 – September 1947

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Issue #5 – March 1948

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Issue #6 – May 1948

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Issue #7 – September 1948

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Issue #8 – December 1948

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Issue #9 – February 1949

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Issue #10 – July 1949

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Issue #11 – October 1949

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Issue #12 – January 1950

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Issue #13 – April 1950

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Issue #14 – July 1950

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Issue #15 – February 1951

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Issue #16 – April 1951

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Issue #17 – June 1951

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Issue #18 – January 1952

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