The Futurians were an influential New York science fiction fan group whose members included future writers, editors, and critics. Their arguments, politics, friendships, and professional careers made them one of the most important fan circles in genre history.
| Quick fact | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | New York fandom |
| Period | Late 1930s and 1940s |
| Known for | Members, politics, conflicts, professional influence |
| Related figure | John B. Michel and Michelism |
Members and Milieu
The Futurians are remembered for a remarkable concentration of talent and ambition. Members and associates went on to shape science fiction writing, editing, criticism, and publishing.
Conflict and Politics
The group was argumentative, ideological, and often difficult. Debates over Michelism, technocracy, left politics, and the purpose of science fiction gave the Futurians unusual historical texture.
Legacy
The Futurians show how close fandom and prodom could be. A fan argument in the 1930s could become part of the professional history of science fiction.
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