Void (fanzine)

Void was a major science fiction fanzine. It was started in the 1955 by Gregory Benford and his identical twin brother James (Jim) Benford, when they were living in Germany;[1] then later co-edited by Gregory Benford, Ted White, Terry Carr, and Peter Graham.[2][3] It is described in one reference work thus: "Void was the fanzine with many heads. Its many editors covered all aspects of fanac — criticism, humor, history and commentary."[4] The Benford brothers edited Void until 1958,[5] when Jim retired and Ted White became co-editor. Pete Graham and Terry Carr later joined the editorial team. The fanzine was published regularly until 1962, with a final issue appearing in 1969. [6]

References

  1. ^ Peter Nicholls. "An introduction to Gregory Benford". Gregory Benford. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  2. ^ Mike Ashley; Michael Ashley (2000). The History of the Science-fiction Magazine. Liverpool University Press. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-84631-003-4. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  3. ^ Eney, Richard F.Fancyclopedia II, The Mirage Press, 1979, ISBN 978-0-88358-026-4
  4. ^ Tymn, Marshall B. The Science Fiction Reference Book : A Comprehensive Handbook and Guide to the History, Literature, Scholarship, and Related Activities of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Fields. San Bernardino, Cal.:The Borgo Press, 1984, p. 110
  5. ^ Chris Urie (June 2017). "Astounding Scientists and Alternate History: A Conversation with Gregory Benford". Clarkesworld. No. 129. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  6. ^ "VOID". FANAC.org. Retrieved 26 March 2021.


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