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| − | Alexander Moore Phillips was a [[science fiction]] author, [[fan]], | + | '''Alexander “Lex” Moore Phillips''' (sometimes styled '''A. M. Phillips''') was a [[Philadelphia]] [[science fiction]] author, [[fan]], [[conrunner]] and [[fanzine]] [[editor]]. Along with his wife, [[Allison Phillips]], Phillips edited and published the [[PSFS]] [[OO]], ''[[Variant]]''. He served as [[president]] of the [[Philadelphia Science Fiction Society]] and was a member throughout his life. |
| − | + | His wife, the former [[Allison Williams]], was the daughter of [[Prime Press]] co-founder [[James Williams]]. Both father and daughter were also PSFS presidents. The Phillips’ daughter, [[Margaret Trebing]], is a third generation fan and became an officer of [[PSFS]], as well. | |
Alexander M. Phillips wrote one novel, ''The Mislaid Charm'', which was the first book published by [[Prime Press]]. His short fiction appeared between 1929 and 1947, starting with "The Death of the Moon" and included "Martian Gesture" (1935), "Revolt" (1939), "Beast of the Island" (1939), The Space Flame (1940), "A Chapter from the Beginning (1940), "The Extra Bricklayer" (1940) and "An Enemy of Knowledge" (1947). His works appeared in ''[[Amazing Stories]]'', ''[[Wonder Stories]]'' and ''[[Unknown]]''. | Alexander M. Phillips wrote one novel, ''The Mislaid Charm'', which was the first book published by [[Prime Press]]. His short fiction appeared between 1929 and 1947, starting with "The Death of the Moon" and included "Martian Gesture" (1935), "Revolt" (1939), "Beast of the Island" (1939), The Space Flame (1940), "A Chapter from the Beginning (1940), "The Extra Bricklayer" (1940) and "An Enemy of Knowledge" (1947). His works appeared in ''[[Amazing Stories]]'', ''[[Wonder Stories]]'' and ''[[Unknown]]''. | ||
| − | + | Phillips was employed as a topographical draftsman for a title insurance company. During the [[Second World War]], he served in Egypt and what was then known as Palestine. He also worked as a technical writer. He was an amateur naturalist and photographer. | |
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| + | *[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182906270/alexander-moore-phillips FindaGrave entry.] | ||
| + | * [https://fanac.org/conpubs/Worldcon/Philcon%20I/Philcon%20Memory%20Book.pdf “Folderol in Philadelphia”] by Alexander M. Phillips, his report on [[Philcon I]], the 1947 [[Worldcon]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:18, 12 June 2023
(August 17, 1907 – May 4, 1991)
Alexander “Lex” Moore Phillips (sometimes styled A. M. Phillips) was a Philadelphia science fiction author, fan, conrunner and fanzine editor. Along with his wife, Allison Phillips, Phillips edited and published the PSFS OO, Variant. He served as president of the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society and was a member throughout his life.
His wife, the former Allison Williams, was the daughter of Prime Press co-founder James Williams. Both father and daughter were also PSFS presidents. The Phillips’ daughter, Margaret Trebing, is a third generation fan and became an officer of PSFS, as well.
Alexander M. Phillips wrote one novel, The Mislaid Charm, which was the first book published by Prime Press. His short fiction appeared between 1929 and 1947, starting with "The Death of the Moon" and included "Martian Gesture" (1935), "Revolt" (1939), "Beast of the Island" (1939), The Space Flame (1940), "A Chapter from the Beginning (1940), "The Extra Bricklayer" (1940) and "An Enemy of Knowledge" (1947). His works appeared in Amazing Stories, Wonder Stories and Unknown.
Phillips was employed as a topographical draftsman for a title insurance company. During the Second World War, he served in Egypt and what was then known as Palestine. He also worked as a technical writer. He was an amateur naturalist and photographer.
- Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.
- FindaGrave entry.
- “Folderol in Philadelphia” by Alexander M. Phillips, his report on Philcon, the 1947 Worldcon.
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