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Astounding / Analog Science Fiction, August 1960

Astounding / Analog Science Fiction, August 1960

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Featuring Adaptation by Mack Reynolds, A Taste of Poison by Christopher Anvil, The High Crusade (part 2) by Poul Anderson and Pushbutton War by Joseph P. Martino.

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John W. Campbell Jr. writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. John W. Campbell Jr. lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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