The Talisman

The Talisman was a science fiction fanzine by Roy W. Loan, Jr.

Published in Columbia Heights, Washington. DC, U.S.A. at least 3 issues of The Talisman were released in the late 1950s and early 1950s.

Issue 1 appeared in Fall 1949. It featured an editorial by Roy Loan, and the articles "What's The Name" by Philip N. Bridges (Science Fiction Terminology); "Fantasy In Russian Opera" by William H. Evans; "Reviewing Imaginative Literature" by Roy Loan; and "The Road to Fame (Part 1)" by D.R. Smith.

Issue 2 was published in Summer 1950. It featured an editorial by Roy Loan and the articles "What's That Name Again?" by Philip N. Bridges; "On Science Fiction and the Weird" by Seabury Quinn; "Comments on Cycles" by Phil Rasch; "The Road To Fame (Part 2)" by D.R. Smith; and book reviews.