Astounding Science Fiction November 1948 (Volume 42, Number 3)
Illustrations by Ed Cartier, Paul Orban, Hubert Rogers. Cover by Hubert Rogers (for "The Players of A.")

Novelettes: "Expedition Mercy" by J. A. Winter, M.D.
"In Hiding" by Wilmar H. Shiras (begins series; formed part of Children of the Atom.)

Stories: "For the Love of Heaven" by Theodore Sturgeon
"Period Piece" by J. J. Coupling.

Articles: "The 'Brickwall' in the Sky" by Willy Ley
"A New Natural Law" by E. L. Locke.

Serial: "The Players of A" (Part 2 of 4) by A. E. van Vogt (sequel to The World of A/Null-A; later re-titled The Pawns of Null-A.)

John W. Campbell's editorial is "No Copying Allowed." Book review by Theodore Sturgeon.