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Conklin, Groff

1904 – 1968,

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Edward Groff Conklin was born in New Jersey. He graduated from Columbia University in 1927. He was a leading science fiction anthologist, having edited 41 anthologies of science fiction. He also wrote books on home improvement and was a freelance writer on scientific subjects. From 1950 to 1955, he …

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  • What is Groff Conklin best known for?

    Groff Conklin was a prolific editor of science fiction anthologies, curating numerous collections that introduced many readers to the genre's short stories during its formative years.

  • What was Groff Conklin's influence on science fiction?

    Conklin's anthologies were instrumental in shaping the early science fiction canon, often featuring works from both established masters and emerging talents, thereby broadening the genre's appeal and readership.