American Science Fiction Enjoys Its Golden Age
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Arts and Culture Series
- Categories: Literature, Publishing, Popular Culture
- Subcategories: Media, Journalism, Journalists
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950
- Geographical Location: United States
- Date: 1938-1950
Article abstract: The entry of scientifically trained writers and editors into the science-fiction magazine market significantly increased the quality of the genre, making the 1940’s the Golden Age of American science fiction.
Summary of Event
The story of America’s Golden Age of science fiction is the story of the “pulp” magazines. Until the end of the 1940’s, there was little science fiction in book form. Novels usually were serialized in the pulps, cheap magazines named for the rough, cheap, pulpy newsprint on which they were printed. The...
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