Number 35 submissions
The Pulpster #35 (2026) preliminary cover
Next summer at PulpFest 2026, we’ll mark the centennials of Amazing Stories — a magazine that helped shape the imaginations of generations of readers — and Ghost Stories. As part of that celebration, we’re gearing up for The Pulpster number 35 and looking for contributions.
If you have an idea for an article about Amazing Stories, Ghost Stories, or another pulp magazine, writer, artist, or editor, we’d love to hear from you.
We always welcome articles related to the PulpFest themes, but we don’t limit contributions to those topics. Each issue of The Pulpster includes a mix of essays, profiles of pulp creators, magazine histories, and reflections on the pulp-collecting hobby itself. Articles typically run between 1,000 and 2,000 words, though shorter, front-of-book pieces are also welcome.
There are plenty of other anniversaries to explore in 2026. Marvel Comics’ Ka-Zar the Great turns 90, Fiction House’s Stories of Sheena, Queen of the Jungle pulp celebrates its 75th year, and both artist Earle K. Bergey and writer W. Ryerson Johnson would have turned 125. It’s also the 80th anniversary of Philip José Farmer’s first professionally published story, “O’Brien and Obrenov,” which appeared in Adventure (March 1946).
PulpFest will also mark the 90th anniversary of The Skipper, The Whisperer, Thrilling Wonder Stories, and The Witch’s Tales — all launched in 1936. And the granddaddy of them all, The Argosy, became a pulp near the end of 1896, making 2026 its 130th anniversary. Editors Arthur Sullivant Hoffman and John Nanovic also have milestone years ahead, as does writer Jack London.
We’ve covered many of these subjects before, so we’re especially interested in new perspectives, overlooked angles, and fresh research. Surprises are welcome.
There are two ways you can contribute:
- Write for us: Do you have an article idea you’d like to contribute to The Pulpster? Send us a note with a brief description.
- Pitch an idea: Have a topic you’d like to read about, but not necessarily write? Let us know and we’ll try to find someone to take it on.
Send your ideas to The Pulpster‘s editor, Bill Lampkin. The sooner we hear from you, the better; we have to plan space and begin gathering artwork and illustrations early. The deadline for finished articles is May 1, 2026 (but earlier is always better).
Please read our Writer’s Guide for tips on preparing your article for submission. You can explore our Back Numbers page to get a feel for our range and style.
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