About these covers...

In 1952, the John C. Winston Company of Philadelphia began issuing a series of science fiction novels written especially for young adults. Today these volumes (35 in all) are both fondly remembered and eagerly collected -- largely because of the wonder- ful artwork that graced the dust jackets. To view a slide show of these covers, click on the "Photos" tab above. See for yourself just what captivated so many young readers half a century ago.

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