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Why is Hugo Gernsback an important figure in science fiction history?
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Hugo Gernsback is 'one of' the Science Fiction writers at the beginning of the genre's new popularity in 1926. He is credited with starting the first magazine dedicated to the genre.
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What does science fiction exclude?
Some would say that science fiction excludes fantasy but Arthur C. Clarke said, "Any significantly advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Science fiction authors have mixed science fiction with all other forms of literature. There are science fiction lyrics to songs, science fiction poetry, science fiction mixed with humor, science fiction mixed with westerns, science fiction mixed with romance.
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Hugo Gernsback is called the father of science fiction because he founded the first science fiction magazine, Amazing Stories, in 1926.
What did Hugo Gernsback invent?
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What has the author Forrest J Ackerman written?
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Who made sci-fi?
Term Science Fiction was invented by Hugo Gernsback around 1926. The elements of what is known as science fiction however have been around since the bronze age.
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Jules Verne and H.G. Wells are often called the "Fathers of Science Fiction". Hugo Gernsback a publisher and writer in his own right is also credited with being the "Father of Science Fiction" for publishing the works of writers like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells.
What did they call science fiction before they called it science fiction?
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What are the release dates for A History of Science Fiction from 1938 - 1971?
A History of Science Fiction from 1938 - 1971 was released on: USA: 1971
What has the author Paul K Alkon written?
Paul K. Alkon has written: 'Science fiction before 1900' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Fantasy fiction, History and criticism, Science fiction 'Origins of futuristic fiction' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Science fiction
What has the author Martin Schwonke written?
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What actors and actresses appeared in A History of Science Fiction from 1938 - 1971?
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What is the oldest science fiction?
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