Void (fanzine) explained

Void was a major science fiction fanzine. It was started in the 1955 by Gregory Benford and his identical twin brother James (Jim) Benford, when they were living in Germany;^[1] then later co-edited by Gregory Benford, Ted White, Terry Carr, and Peter Graham.^{[2] [3]} It is described in one reference work thus: "Void was the fanzine with many heads. Its many editors covered all aspects of fanac — criticism, humor, history and commentary."^[4] The Benford brothers edited Void until 1958,^[5] when Jim retired and Ted White became co-editor. Pete Graham and Terry Carr later joined the editorial team. The fanzine was published regularly until 1962, with a final issue appearing in 1969. ^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Peter Nicholls. An introduction to Gregory Benford. Gregory Benford . 1 April 2020.
2. Book: Mike Ashley. Michael Ashley. The History of the Science-fiction Magazine. 1 April 2020. 2000. Liverpool University Press. 978-1-84631-003-4. 71.
3. Eney, Richard F.Fancyclopedia II, The Mirage Press, 1979,
4. Tymn, Marshall B. The Science Fiction Reference Book : A Comprehensive Handbook and Guide to the History, Literature, Scholarship, and Related Activities of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Fields. San Bernardino, Cal.:The Borgo Press, 1984, p. 110
5. News: Chris Urie. Astounding Scientists and Alternate History: A Conversation with Gregory Benford . 1 April 2020. Clarkesworld. 129 . June 2017.
6. Web site: VOID. FANAC.org. 26 March 2021.