Planet stories 1955sum - A magazine cover for planet stories featuring a woman in a space suit

Planet Stories was a pulp science fiction magazine published from 1939 to 1955. It was known for its action-packed and adventurous stories set in exotic and imaginative worlds. The magazine featured the work of prominent science fiction writers of the time, including Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick and Ray Bradbury. Planet Stories focused primarily on space opera, a subgenre of science fiction that emphasised grand space adventures, daring heroes and epic battles. Stories often featured intrepid explorers, interstellar conflicts, alien civilisations and futuristic technology. The magazine's covers were colourful and eye-catching, often featuring scantily clad heroines, menacing aliens and epic space battles. These covers became iconic and are highly sought after by collectors today. Planet Stories played an important role in popularising science fiction during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. It provided an outlet for many aspiring writers and helped shape the tropes and themes of the genre. Although Planet Stories ceased publication in 1955 due to declining sales, its influence on science fiction literature and popular culture is still felt today. Many of its stories have been reprinted in anthologies, and the magazine is remembered as a classic example of pulp science fiction.

Kelly Freas (1922-2005) was an American science fiction and fantasy artist, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the field. He created over 6000 illustrations for books, magazines, and advertisements, and his work has been featured on the covers of many popular science fiction magazines, including Astounding Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and Fantasy & Science Fiction. Freas has won numerous awards for his work, including 11 Hugo Awards, the highest honour in the science fiction and fantasy community. He was also inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2006. Freas' most famous works include the cover for Robert Heinlein's novel The Door into Summer and the iconic "Green Death" cover for Isaac Asimov's short story "Nightfall". He was known for his attention to detail, vibrant colours and ability to capture the essence of a story in a single image. In addition to his work as an artist, Freas was also a musician, playing trumpet in several bands throughout his life. He died in 2005 at the age of 82.

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