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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.

Super-Science Fiction, a short American digest of science fiction (1956-1959), played a notable role in the genre. Edited by W. W. Scott, it showcased emerging talents such as Robert Silverberg and Harlan Ellison. Silverberg and Ellison, already contributors to Scott's crime magazines, provided much of the content. Despite a promising start, challenges led to the magazine's demise. Feature Publications, known for its superhero titles, ventured into science fiction with Super-Science Fiction. Scott, with limited knowledge of the genre, paid competitive rates (two cents a word). The magazine initially thrived on independent distribution. However, Feature decided to shift its focus to monster stories, hoping to capitalise on the monster movie trend. The move, marked by a "Monster" banner, failed, and Super-Science Fiction folded in 1959 after four more issues devoted to monsters. Silverberg and Ellison, prolific contributors, played a major role. Despite its inconsistencies, the magazine has historical significance as a platform for their early careers. Although it did not achieve lasting success, Super-Science Fiction remains a fascinating relic of a transitional period in science fiction publishing. It reflects the evolving landscape of speculative fiction in the mid-20th century.

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