Subscriptions to On Spec are no longer available, although single issues can be purchased. 

Single Print Issues published prior to 2025 – while supplies last 

Available VOL 34 No 1, VO:L 34 No 2, VOL 34 No 3, VOL 34 No 4

Inquire on other issues we may have in stock. Please note, nothing will be mailed until the current strike action is concluded.

Direct Orders (see above re: Single Print Issues)

Single issues are available for delivery at the following rates:

• In Canada: CDN $4.00  + $4 shipping
• In the USA: US $4.00  + $9 shipping

Please email us at onspecmag(at)gmail.com to order a single issue. We will contact you with a total to submit via PayPal, or e-transfer, and ship your order with 6-8 business days on receipt of payment. Please note: if you are in the US or International, we highly recommend selecting one of our digital options.

Other ways to get  Single Issues

Purchase from Weightless Books 

Weightless Books provides single copy sales for On Spec and many other well-regarded SF books and magazines. Copies are  available in MOBI, EPUB, and PDF formats. And the price cannot be better– a mere $.99 U.S. per copy.

Purchase through our Ko-fi page

We are now available on Ko-fi, where interested folks can purchase a digital copy of an issue. Donations to The Copper Pig Writers’ Society will help our ongoing programs to encourage Canadian SF&F creators.

Retail Outlets  (for issues up to #130) 

Edmonton and area

On Spec is carried by Variant Edition Graphic Novels and Comics in Edmonton .  You can find current and back issues there.

At this time, we are offering you the opportunity to read some great SFF and do a good deed at the same time. Copies of On Spec at Variant Edition are available with your generous donation to Zoe’s Animal Rescue. Just talk to Brandon at the store.