Gernsback
Americannoun
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Modern sf usually traces its origins to 1926, when Hugo Gernsback founded “Amazing Stories.”
From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2022
Nonetheless, he was proud to accept his award named after Hugo Gernsback, who founded Amazing Stories in 1926.
From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2018
Named for Amazing Stories editor Hugo Gernsback and first handed out in 1953, they recognize the best works in science fiction and fantasy literature each year.
From The Verge • Mar. 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 Cummings, Ray
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