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Gernsback

American  
[gurnz-bak] / ˈgɜrnz bæk /

noun

  1. Hugo, 1884–1967, U.S. publisher and inventor, born in Belgium: a pioneer in science-fiction publishing.


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Modern sf usually traces its origins to 1926, when Hugo Gernsback founded “Amazing Stories.”

From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2022

Named for Amazing Stories editor Hugo Gernsback and awarded since 1953, the awards are one of speculative fiction’s biggest prizes.

From The Verge ● Apr. 2, 2019

Nonetheless, he was proud to accept his award named after Hugo Gernsback, who founded Amazing Stories in 1926.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 31, 2018

The Gernsback Continuum by William GibsonWe talked a lot about this famous short story, we even held conferences about it, saying that nowadays it ought to be turned upside down.

From The Guardian ● May 29, 2013

To Hugo Gernsback, scientist, author and publisher, whose constant efforts in behalf of scientific fiction have contributed so largely to its present popularity, this tale is gratefully dedicated.

From Tarrano the Conqueror by Ray Cummings

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