 Two of the binders NEL sold to hold the magazine, open to show the first issue. The artwork is by Bruce Pennington. | |
| Categories | Science fiction |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | New English Library |
| First issue | February 1974 |
| Final issue | May 1976 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Science Fiction Monthly was a British science fiction magazine published from 1974 to 1976 by New English Library. Launched in response to demand from readers for posters of the cover art of New English Library's science fiction paperbacks, it was initially very successful—its circulation had reached 150,000 by the third issue. It reprinted artwork by Chris Foss, Jim Burns, Bruce Pennington, Roger Dean, and many others. Well-known writers who appeared in its pages included Brian Aldiss, Bob Shaw, Christopher Priest, and Harlan Ellison. High production costs meant that a large circulation was necessary to sustain profitability, and when circulation fell to about 20,000 after two years NEL ceased publication. A new magazine, S.F. Digest, was launched in its stead but lasted only one issue.