Farnsworth Wright

1888–1940 (age 52)

Editor/Publisher

Biography

Farnsworth Wright (1888-1940) guided Weird Tales through its most legendary years, nurturing imaginative writers whose visions helped define pulp magazine fiction. His editorial eye balanced bold originality with a respect for the craft of storytelling, allowing daring voices to reach a wide readership.

The speculative worlds he helped cultivate continue to resonate, and writers and fans alike remember him for championing the weird, the wondrous, and the unforgettable.

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