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From https://amazingstories.com/2026/11/steve-davidson-publisher-who-revived-amazing-stories-dies-at-67/
Steve Davidson, publisher of Amazing Stories, science fiction fan, and longtime champion of the genre, died November 4, 2026.
Davidson acquired Amazing Stories in 2012, relaunching the historic publication as an online blog. Founded in 1926 by Hugo Gernsback, *Amazing Stories* was the world’s first science fiction magazine and played a pivotal role in establishing science fiction as a literary genre. In 2018, Davidson successfully brought the magazine back into print through a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Davidson was also an outspoken advocate for science fiction magazines and short fiction, recognizing the financial challenges facing genre publishing. He proposed greater cooperation among magazine publishers to promote short fiction and attract new readers.
His ambitions extended beyond the magazine. He worked toward expanding the operation into book publishing, developing new imprints and exploring anthologies. He also took seriously the responsibility of protecting the Amazing Stories name and preserving its place in science fiction history.
I remember Steve popping into SFFWorld when he first acquired Amazing Stories. Nice guy. RIP.
Steve Davidson, publisher of Amazing Stories, science fiction fan, and longtime champion of the genre, died November 4, 2026.
Davidson acquired Amazing Stories in 2012, relaunching the historic publication as an online blog. Founded in 1926 by Hugo Gernsback, *Amazing Stories* was the world’s first science fiction magazine and played a pivotal role in establishing science fiction as a literary genre. In 2018, Davidson successfully brought the magazine back into print through a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Davidson was also an outspoken advocate for science fiction magazines and short fiction, recognizing the financial challenges facing genre publishing. He proposed greater cooperation among magazine publishers to promote short fiction and attract new readers.
His ambitions extended beyond the magazine. He worked toward expanding the operation into book publishing, developing new imprints and exploring anthologies. He also took seriously the responsibility of protecting the Amazing Stories name and preserving its place in science fiction history.
I remember Steve popping into SFFWorld when he first acquired Amazing Stories. Nice guy. RIP.
