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Robert W. Lowndes

1916–1998

A central figure in mid-century science fiction, this prolific editor and writer helped shape the field from inside the pulp magazines themselves. He is especially remembered for steering influential genre magazines and for his ties to the Futurians, one of early fandom’s most important groups.

Frederik Pohl

1919–2013

A major force in science fiction for decades, this writer helped shape the field not only through his novels and stories but also as an editor and critic. His work is often remembered for sharp ideas, dark humor, and a clear-eyed interest in how technology and society reshape each other.