Astounding Science Fiction, British Edition

Astounding Science Fiction, May 1954 (British Edition) This issue features science fiction stories and articles alongside editor John W. Campbell Jr.'s editorial on scientific philosophy. The lead novelette is "Hide! Hide! Witch!" by Mark Clifton and Alex Apostolides, centering on Jonathan Billings, Dean of Psychosomatic Research at Hoxworth University. Billings finds himself confronted by Mr. Rogan, a Resident Investigator, over controversial statements attributed to Billings in university publications. Tom Godwin contributes the short novel "Mother of Invention." Other fiction includes "The Wind" by Lee Correy and "Counterspy" by Kelley Edwards. Isaac Asimov provides a special feature on "The Micropsychiatric Applications of Thiotimoline." R. S. Richardson contributes an article on "The Mystery of the Blue Mist of Mars." The issue includes standard reader departments covering ongoing serials and reference materials.