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Weirdbook

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"Weirdbook" is an American small-press magazine dedicated to fantasy, horror, and weird fiction, founded and edited by W. Paul Ganley in 1968. Operating in the tradition of classic pulp magazines, it primarily published short stories and poetry from both new and established genre authors. After a long hiatus, the publication was later revived in the 2010s under different editorial management to continue its focus on dark and imaginative fiction.

It appeals to readers and collectors of independent speculative literature.

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Who founded 'Weirdbook' magazine and when?

'Weirdbook' was founded in 1968 by W. Paul Ganley as a US small-press publication. It was dedicated to publishing weird fiction, fantasy, and horror stories that followed in the tradition of the classic pulp era.

What famous authors have been published in 'Weirdbook'?

Over its long history, 'Weirdbook' has featured works by prominent genre authors such as Robert E. Howard, H. P. Lovecraft, and contemporary writers like Darrell Schweitzer. The magazine specialized in dark, atmospheric tales that mainstream publications often ignored.

Is 'Weirdbook' still being published today?

After a long hiatus following its initial print run, W. Paul Ganley and other editors revived 'Weirdbook' in the mid-2010s. It currently operates as a thick, annual anthology published by Wildside Press.

What kind of fiction can I find in 'Weirdbook'?

Readers will find a mix of dark fantasy, classic horror, and supernatural weird fiction that heavily evokes the pulp era of the 1920s and 30s. The stories often feature cosmic dread, ancient curses, and occult mysteries rather than modern slasher tropes.

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