A Handbook
of Science Fiction and Fantasy
compiled by Donald H. Tuck
Donald H. Tuck, Hobart,
Tasmania. January 1954. Mimeographed trade paperback. 151 pages. (8 X 12).
Foreword by the author. Tuck was one of the original pioneers of science fiction
bibliography. The present volume was self published and distributed through
fannish dealers. Tuck was able to get much of the material from his own
collection and a lot from his friends in other countries. The first part is an
alphabetical index of books, magazines, and authors. The author gives a comment
on many of the items. He also provides the contents of many of the collections
and anthologies. Next, he provides a listing of the SF magazines and a magazine
issue checklist. Appendix 3 is a pseudonym listing. Appendix 4 has a listing of
connected stories, series, and sequels. Appendix 5 is a listing of pocket books
and paper-covered items. A great deal of very obscure British and American
paperbacks are on this listing. Finally, there is a listing of authors with
their books. Tuck produced many indexes and they received better distribution
over the years.
Scan and
Commentary by Bob Gaines
Donald H. Tuck, Hobart,
Tasmania. January 1954. Mimeographed trade paperback. 151 pages. (8 X 12).
Foreword by the author. Tuck was one of the original pioneers of science fiction
bibliography. The present volume was self published and distributed through
fannish dealers. Tuck was able to get much of the material from his own
collection and a lot from his friends in other countries. The first part is an
alphabetical index of books, magazines, and authors. The author gives a comment
on many of the items. He also provides the contents of many of the collections
and anthologies. Next, he provides a listing of the SF magazines and a magazine
issue checklist. Appendix 3 is a pseudonym listing. Appendix 4 has a listing of
connected stories, series, and sequels. Appendix 5 is a listing of pocket books
and paper-covered items. A great deal of very obscure British and American
paperbacks are on this listing. Finally, there is a listing of authors with
their books. Tuck produced many indexes and they received better distribution
over the years.