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Edition 2 (1972)

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Universe 1 is the first volume of an original science-fiction anthology series edited by Terry Carr. It gathered new short fiction and launched the series.

A compact anthology that frames Universe 1 through an editorial lens.

249 pages
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World's Best Science Fiction: 1971 is an annual anthology edited by Donald A. Wollheim and Terry Carr. It gathered notable stories from the previous year as an annual survey.

A compact anthology that frames World's Best Science Fiction: 1971 through an editorial lens.

320 pages
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Locus was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as fanzine. It was valued as a channel for news and reader culture in fandom.

Locus is remembered as fanzine in the early Locus Awards.

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ファンジン寄稿 was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as fan writing. Sustained contribution and writing were recognized.

ファンジン寄稿 is remembered as fan writing in the early Locus Awards.

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Bill Rotsler was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as fan art. Fan-driven visual expression was recognized.

Bill Rotsler is remembered as fan art in the early Locus Awards.

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Gene Szafran Winner

Gene Szafran was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as paperback cover art. Cover work that made a strong shelf impression was recognized.

Gene Szafran is remembered as paperback cover art in the early Locus Awards.

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Frank Kelly Freas was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as magazine and book illustration. It helped shape the visual identity of magazines and books.

Frank Kelly Freas is remembered as magazine and book illustration in the early Locus Awards.

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