Galaxie N°87 Pre-owned book

Galaxie – The French gateway to the stars

Among the great magazines that shaped science fiction culture, Galaxie holds a special place. Launched in 1953, this French edition of Galaxy Science Fiction brought the cosmic dreams of American writers to European readers, while developing its own identity — more literary, more reflective, and deeply humanistic.

Its pages featured a dazzling mix of short stories, essays, and serialized novels, exploring space, technology, and the human condition. Giants like Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and Philip K. Dick rubbed shoulders with French visionaries such as Gérard Klein, Philippe Curval, and Jean-Pierre Andrevon.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Galaxie became the beating heart of French science fiction, bridging pulp excitement with intellectual depth. It offered stories that challenged readers to think — about progress, ethics, and the future of humanity.

The magazine’s influence was enormous: it helped legitimize science fiction in France, encouraged translations of major Anglo-American works, and inspired generations of writers and fans.

Though it disappeared and reappeared several times — notably revived in the 2000s — Galaxie remains a touchstone of speculative imagination. Its legacy endures in every writer and reader who ever dreamed of stars beyond the printed page.