Editors of 1938

This page provides an overview of the range of relevant people working in the field of science fiction and fantasy in 1938. This includes an introductory article (of which an initial version was included in the booklet distributed at the 2013 Worldcon) describing some of the (short form) professional editors involved in the field through the major magazines, and a summary list below of as many as possible of the active short form editors.

We will keep the list under review, so be sure to check back later to see if more information has been found for your consideration.

Short-form editors in 1938 included:

• Forrest J Ackerman – Imagination!
• Whit Burnett – The Flying Yorkshireman
• John W Campbell Jr – Astounding / Astounding Science Fiction
• Robert O Erisman – Marvel Science Stories
• Steve Farrelly – Horror Stories
• Walter Gillings – Tales of Summer; Tales of Wonder
• A J Gontier Jr – Golden Fleece
• R W Jepson – Strange Stories
• Leo Margulies – Thrilling Mystery
• J Edward Mason – Witches, Warlocks and Ghosts
• John Nanovic – Doc Savage
• Raymond A Palmer – Amazing Stories (June – December)
• T O’Conor Sloane – Amazing Stories (February – April)
• T Stanhope Sprigg – Fantasy, Number 1
• Harry Steeger – The Spider; Strange Detective Mysteries; Terror Tales
• Mort Weisinger – Thrilling Wonder Stories
• Farnsworth Wright – Weird Tales