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| − | (1904 | + | (September 6, 1904 – July 19, 1968) |
| − | Edward Groff Conklin | + | '''Edward Groff Conklin''', a leading [[SF]] anthologist, edited 40 anthologies of [[science fiction]]. He wrote books on home improvement, and was a freelance writer on scientific subjects. He was also a published [[poet]]. |
| − | + | From 1950 to 1955, he was the book review editor for ''[[Galaxy Science Fiction]]'' magazine. He was a judge for the [[IFA]]. He was a member of the [[Hydra Club]]. | |
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| − | * 1956 -- [[1956 Best Book Reviewer Hugo|Best Book Reviewer Hugo]] nominee | + | * 1956 -- [[1956 Best Book Reviewer Hugo|Best Book Reviewer Hugo]] nominee |
| + | * 2001 -- [[1951 Best Professional Editor Retro Hugo]] nominee | ||
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{{person | born=1904 | died=1968}} | {{person | born=1904 | died=1968}} | ||
[[Category:pro]] | [[Category:pro]] | ||
[[Category:US]] | [[Category:US]] | ||
Revision as of 16:47, 1 February 2021
(September 6, 1904 – July 19, 1968)
Edward Groff Conklin, a leading SF anthologist, edited 40 anthologies of science fiction. He wrote books on home improvement, and was a freelance writer on scientific subjects. He was also a published poet.
From 1950 to 1955, he was the book review editor for Galaxy Science Fiction magazine. He was a judge for the IFA. He was a member of the Hydra Club.
Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1956 -- Best Book Reviewer Hugo nominee
- 2001 -- 1951 Best Professional Editor Retro Hugo nominee
| Person | 1904—1968 |
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