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| − | The '''Committee for the Political Advancement of [[Science-Fiction]]''', called by its enemies Communist Party's Agitators in [[Scienti-Fandom]]. It was formed in the winter after the [[Third Eastern Convention]] and was the principal active agency of [[Michelism]]. Charter members were [[Rubinson]], [[Dockweiler]], [[Rosalind Cohen|Cohen]], and the [[Quadrumvirs]]. Nearly all were [[New Yorkers]] and orthodox Marxists; consequently the publications and activities of the CPASF had a vermilion tinge, which was imparted to the [[Michelism]] in general. The Committee was dissolved after two years of existence, early in 1940, when [[war]] had come. | + | The '''Committee for the [[Political]] Advancement of [[Science-Fiction]]''', called by its enemies [[Communist]] Party's Agitators in [[Scienti-Fandom]]. It was formed in the winter after the [[Third Eastern Convention]] and was the principal active agency of [[Michelism]]. Charter members were [[Rubinson]], [[Dockweiler]], [[Rosalind Cohen|Cohen]], and the [[Quadrumvirs]]. Nearly all were [[New Yorkers]] and orthodox Marxists; consequently the publications and activities of the CPASF had a vermilion tinge, which was imparted to the [[Michelism]] in general. The Committee was dissolved after two years of existence, early in 1940, when [[war]] had come. |
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Their [[fanzine]] was ''[[Science Fiction Advance]]''. [[John Michel]] came up with a song: the ''[[Science Fiction Internationale]]'' -- SF words to the tune of the Communist ''Internationale''. | Their [[fanzine]] was ''[[Science Fiction Advance]]''. [[John Michel]] came up with a song: the ''[[Science Fiction Internationale]]'' -- SF words to the tune of the Communist ''Internationale''. | ||
| − | They published at least two pamphlets edited by | + | They published at least two pamphlets edited by Michel and [[Don Wollheim]] as well as the second edition of ''[[The Purpose of Science Fiction]]'' by [[Douglas W. F. Mayer]]. |
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| + | Michel also published ''[[Foundation of the CPASF]]''. | ||
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| From Fancyclopedia 1, ca. 1944 |
| The Committee for the Political Advancement of Science-Fiction, called by its enemies Communist Party's Agitators in Scienti-Fandom. It was formed in the winter after the Third Eastern Convention and was the principal active agency of Michelism. Charter members were Rubinson, Dockweiler, Cohen, and the Quadrumvirs. Nearly all were New Yorkers and orthodox Marxists; consequently the publications and activities of the CPASF had a vermilion tinge, which was imparted to the Michelism in general. The Committee was dissolved after two years of existence, early in 1940, when war had come. |
Their fanzine was Science Fiction Advance. John Michel came up with a song: the Science Fiction Internationale -- SF words to the tune of the Communist Internationale.
They published at least two pamphlets edited by Michel and Don Wollheim as well as the second edition of The Purpose of Science Fiction by Douglas W. F. Mayer.
| Issue | Date | Pages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 1937 | 12 | |
| 2 | May 1938 | 16 |
CPASF online at fanac.org
Michel also published Foundation of the CPASF.
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| This is a club page. Please extend it by adding information about when and where the club met, when and by whom it was founded, how long it was active, notable accomplishments, well-known members, clubzines, any conventions it ran, external links to the club's website, other club pages, etc.
When there's a floreat (Fl.), this indicates the time or times for which we have found evidence that the club existed. This is probably not going to represent the club's full lifetime, so please update it if you can! |
