Oriental Stories was an Americanpulp magazine published by Popular Fiction and edited byFarnsworth Wright. It was launched in 1930 as a companion to Popular Fiction'sWeird Tales, and carriedstories with Far Eastern settings, including some fantasy. Contributors includedRobert E. Howard,Frank Owen, andE. Hoffmann Price. In 1932 publication was paused; it was relaunched in 1933 under the titleThe Magic Carpet Magazine, with an expanded editorial policy that now included any story set in an exotic location, including other planets. Some science fiction began to appear alongside the fantasy and adventure material as a result, including work byEdmond Hamilton. Wright obtained stories fromH. Bedford Jones, who was a popular pulp writer, andSeabury Quinn. Most of the covers ofThe Magic Carpet Magazine were byMargaret Brundage. Competition from established pulps in the same niche was too strong, and after five issues under the new title the magazine ceased publication. (Full article...)
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 | Thegrey-breasted partridge (Arborophila orientalis) is a bird species in the familyPhasianidae. It is endemic tohighland forest in theeastern salient of Java, Indonesia. Measuring 28 cm (11 in), the species is a stocky, short-legged bird. Its mostly grey plumage is barred on the lower back and tail. It has a black crown and nape, and conspicuous white forehead, cheeks and throat. The bare skin around the eyes is red, as are the legs, while the bill is black. This grey-breasted partridge was photographed in a nature preserve near the volcanic crater ofIjen inBanyuwangi Regency, Java. Photograph credit:JJ Harrison Recently featured: |
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