The contents of the February 1931 issue likely included several science fiction stories, along with articles, editorials, and possibly letters from readers. As with many pulp magazines of the time, the stories were often serialized, meaning a longer story might be broken up and published in installments over several issues.Unfortunately, without access to the specific issue, I can't provide a detailed list of its contents. However, during that era, "Astounding Stories" published works by m...

The robot was harmless, in fact couldn't be moved in any way whatever- till a newsman stuck his nose in where it didn't belong!Hiram Gilmore "Harry" Bates III (October 9, 1900 – September 1981), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was an American science fiction editor and writer. He began working for William Clayton in the 1920s as the editor of adventure pulp magazines and Astounding Science Fiction was the result.His short story "Farewell to the Master", first published in ...

Published in 1940, “Farewell to the Master” by Harry Bates was the original source material for the classic motion picture “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”This science fiction short story, first published in the October 1940 issue of Astounding Science Fiction, captivated readers with its enigmatic beings from beyond the stars: the humanoid alien Klaatu and the colossal robot Gnut. Their sudden appearance in Washington, D.C., aboard a spaceship set the stage for a tale that inspire...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSOLD CROMPTON'S SECRET by HARL VINCENTSPAWN OF THE STARS by CHARLES WILLARD DIFFINTHE CORPSE ON THE GRATING by HUGH B. CAVECREATURES OF THE LIGHT by SOPHIE WENZEL ELLISINTO SPACE by STERNER ST. PAULTHE BEETLE HORDE by VICTOR ROUSSEAUMAD MUSIC by ANTHONY PELCHERTHE THIEF OF TIME by CAPTAIN S. P. MEEK

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSBEYOND THE HEAVISIDE LAYER by CAPT. S. P. MEEKEARTH, THE MARAUDER by ARTHUR J. BURKSFROM AN AMBER BLOCK by TOM CURRYTHE TERROR OF AIR-LEVEL SIX by HARL VINCENTTHE FORGOTTEN PLANET by SEWELL PEASLEE WRIGHTTHE POWER AND THE GLORY by CHARLES W. DIFFINMURDER MADNESS by MURRAY LEINSTER

Set in the Arctic region, the story likely follows a group of explorers or scientists who embark on an expedition beneath the frozen surface of the Arctic ice. As they journey into the unknown depths, they may encounter various challenges and mysteries, including the discovery of ancient civilizations, prehistoric creatures, or advanced technology hidden beneath the ice.Harry Bates, known for his contributions to the science fiction genre during the Golden Age of Science Fiction, would lik...

• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSINTO THE OCEAN'S DEPTHS by SEWELL PEASLEE WRIGHTMURDER MADNESS by MURRAY LEINSTERBRIGANDS OF THE MOON by RAY CUMMINGSJOVIAN JEST by LILITH LORRAINE

• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSCOLD LIGHT by CAPTAIN S. P. MEEKBRIGANDS OF THE MOON by RAY CUMMINGSTHE SOUL MASTER by WILL SMITH AND R. J. ROBBINSFROM THE OCEAN’S DEPTHS by SEWELL PEASLEE WRIGHT

Published in the May 1933 issue of Astounding Stories magazine, "Seed of the Arctic Ice" is a tale of adventure and discovery set in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Arctic. The story revolves around a team of explorers who encounter a strange and potentially dangerous form of life embedded in the ice. As they study this enigmatic discovery, they must contend with the challenges posed by the extreme cold and the mysteries of this alien entity.Bates' storytelling combines elemen...

• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSDARK MOON by CHARLES W. DIFFINWHEN CAVERNS YAWNED by CAPTAIN S. P. MEEKTHE EXILE OF TIME by RAY CUMMINGSWHEN THE MOON TURNED GREEN by HAL K. WELLS

This edition features a linked Table of Contents.CONTENTSWHEN THE MOUNTAIN CAME TO MIRAMAR by CHARLES W. DIFFINBEYOND THE VANISHING POINT by RAY CUMMINGSTERRORS UNSEEN by HARL VINCENTPHALANXES OF ATLANS by F. V. W. MASONTHE METEOR GIRL by JACK WILLIAMSON

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSWEREWOLVES OF WA by D. W. HALLTHE TENTACLES FROM BELOW by ANTHONY GILMORETHE BLACK LAMP by CAPTAIN S. P. MEEKPHALANXES OF ATLANS by F. V. W. MASONTHE PIRATE PLANET by CHARLES W. DIFFIN