John W. Campbell
John Wood Campbell Jr. (June 8, 1910 – July 11, 1971) was an American science fiction writer and editor. Campbell studied physics at MIT and then Duke University. Although a prolific early pulp writer - he made his first sale while still in his tee
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John Wood Campbell Jr. (June 8, 1910 – July 11, 1971) was an American science fiction writer and editor. Campbell studied physics at MIT and then Duke University. Although a prolific early pulp writer - he made his first sale while still in his teens and was a recognized name in the genre by the time he was 21 - it was as an editor that he is best remembered. In 1937 he was appointed editor of Astounding Stories (now Analog), and over the next few decades would have an enormous influence on the field. He continued as editor of Astounding until his death , 1971.
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