The black cat, vol. I, no. 1, October 1895: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The black cat, vol. I, no. 1, October 1895: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The black cat, vol. I, no. 1, October 1895 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Various.
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"The Black Cat (Vol. I, No. 1, October 1895)" by Various is a fiction magazine launched in 1895. This pioneering publication revolutionized American short story publishing by selling for just five cents and championing unknown writers over established names. Editor Herman Umbstaetter ran story contests to discover fresh talent, launching careers of literary giants like Jack London and O. Henry. The magazine's immediate success, including selling out 100,000 copies of its first issue, made it a cultural phenomenon that transformed how American fiction reached readers.
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- Title: The black cat, vol. I, no. 1, October 1895
- Author credits: Various
- Catalogue language: English
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- Short stories, American -- Periodicals
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- Category: Short Stories
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