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The Time Traveller, Vol. 1, No. 1
The Time Traveller, Vol. 1, No. 1

The Time Traveller, Vol. 1, No. 1

Editor Forry Ackerman
Editor-in-chief Allen Glasser
Editor Julius Schwartz
Editor Mortimer Weisinger
DateJanuary 1932
Mediumpaper (fiber product), ink
DimensionsOverall (HWD): 11 1/4 × 8 5/8 in. (28.575 × 21.908 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number2003.362.1
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This mimeographed typed paper document, titled The Time Traveller, was created in January 1932 and is one of the earliest science fiction fanzinesIt was the newsletter of a New York City fan club called The Sciencers, with Editor Allen Glasser, Managing Editor Julius Schwartz, and Associate Editor Mort Weisinger. These editors were 15 to 17 years old at the time. The six-page document was the first installment of a series discussing the history of science fiction and the growing demand for science fiction motion pictures, which were termed “scientifilms” in the fanzine.  

The term “fanzine” is a contraction of “fan magazine” which were written topics of fandom of a certain topic. Fanzines (also noted as “zines”) originated in science fiction circles starting in the 1930s.

A 11.25 inch high by 8.625-inch-wide paper booklet bound on the left side by three staples. The paper appears slightly worn and yellowed. Across the top is typed Vol 1, No.1 January 1932, THE TIME TRAVELLER 10c a copy $1 per yearThis text is separated from the lower section by a line of dashes. Below the line, the text is then separated into two columns. In the top of the first column, in all capital letters is typed ALLEN GLASSNER, written below this name is the word EditorThen separated from the first name by two tabs (approximately 10 spaces) is the capitalized name JULIUS SCHWARTZ with the label Managing Editor. Below these two names is the capitalized name MORTIMER WEISINGER, FORREST J. ACKERMAN under this row of names is the title Associate Editors. This text is separated from the following text by a line of dashes.  

The two returns below in all capital letters and underlined is the word INTRODUCTION and then two blank lines.  

What follows is text defining a growing body of literature known as Science Fiction that has spurred a demand for motion pictures of Science Fiction, here termed “scientifilms” and a listing of such films. 

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