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A fantastic collector\'s lot of vintage AMRA fanzines (Volume 2 1959-1982). AMRA was the premier sword-and-sorcery fanzine edited by George H. Scithers, famous for winning two Hugo Awards and helping name the entire \"Sword and Sorcery\" genre. This run is a must-have for fans of classic heroic fantasy, Conan the Barbarian, Robert E. Howard, and vintage fantasy artwork.
Included Issues: Amra Volume 2, No. 70 (25th Anniversary Issue - 1981) Additional assorted issues from the Volume 2 era (as pictured)
Condition Details:
These fanzines are pre-owned, vintage items from a private collection.
Individually boarded bagged for protection. Covers and pages show minor, typical shelf wear consistent with age, but they remain intact with solid bindings and clean text/artwork pages.
What is Amra?
Amra was the premier science fiction and fantasy fanzinededicated entirely to heroic fantasy, playing a central role in popularizing and defining the genre. The Origin of a Genre:The term\"sword-and-sorcery\"was famously coined and solidified within its pages following a call to action by Michael Moorcock in 1961. Awards:Highly respected by professionals and fans alike, it won twoHugo Awardsfor Best Fanzine (1964 and 1968). Notable Contributors:It featured commentary, fiction, and spectacular artwork from genre giants likeRobert E. Howard (Conan), L. Sprague de Camp, Fritz Leiber, Poul Anderson, and illustrator Roy G. Krenkel.
Shipping & Handling:
Shipped securely in a sturdy box with tracking to ensure they arrive safely. Ships from a smoke-free environment.
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