Alexander M. (Alexander Moore) Phillips

Alexander Moore Phillips was an American writer of science fiction and fantasy, born in Philadelphia in 1907 and active mainly from the late 1920s through the 1940s. His stories appeared in magazines such as Amazing Stories, Wonder Stories, Unknown, and Astounding, and he is especially remembered for The Mislaid Charm, a humorous fantasy that later became the first book issued by Prime Press.

Outside his writing, Phillips worked as a draftsman and technical writer. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army, including time in Egypt and Palestine. Reference sources on the field also note his interests beyond writing, describing him as an amateur naturalist and photographer.

He was more than a contributor to the magazines of his day: he was also a long-time science fiction fan and organizer in Philadelphia. Phillips served as president of the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, remained involved in fandom throughout his life, and, with his wife Allison, helped edit the society's publication Variant.