From 1951 through 1958, Imagination magazine brought stories of science fiction and horror to eager readers.  Among the writers who appeared in Imagination were Philip K. Dick, Robert Heinlien, Robert Sheckley, and John Wyndham.  Today, the magazine is well-remembered for its exciting covers, which were done by some of the best artists working in the pulps.  You can’t have art without Imagination.

Below is a sampling of The Covers of Imagination: Stories of Science and Fantasy.

1950, October, by Hannes Bok

1951, April, by Malcolm Smith

1952, May, by Malcolm Smith

1953, January, by Harold W. McCauley

1954, June, by Malcolm Smith

1954, July, by Harold W. McCauley

1954, September, by Bill Terry

1955, June, by Harold W. McCauley

1956, February, by Lloyd Rognan

1956, December, by Lloyd Rognan

1957, December, by Malcolm Smith