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'''Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc.''', or '''FPCI''', was an American [[science fiction]] and [[Fantasy fiction|fantasy]] [[small press]] specialty publishing company established in 1946. It was the fourth small press company founded by [[William L. Crawford]].
'''Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc.''', or '''FPCI''', was an American science fiction and [[Fantasy fiction|fantasy]] [[small press]] specialty publishing company established in 1946. It was the fourth small press company founded by [[William L. Crawford]].


Crawford's first company was Fantasy Publications which he started in 1935 in [[Everett, Pennsylvania|Everett]], [[Pennsylvania]], primarily to publish his magazines ''[[Marvel Tales]]'' and ''Unusual Stories''. However, three books were published under the imprint.
Crawford's first company was Fantasy Publications which he started in 1935 in [[Everett, Pennsylvania|Everett]], Pennsylvania, primarily to publish his magazines [[Marvel Tales and Unusual Stories|''Marvel Tales'' and ''Unusual Stories'']]. However, three books were published under the imprint.


In 1936, Crawford initiated his second company, Visionary Publishing Company, with the intention of publishing books with this imprint. Visionary is notable for publishing the only hardcover book by [[H. P. Lovecraft]] that was published during his lifetime.<ref>{{cite book | last=Chalker | first=Jack L. | authorlink=Jack L. Chalker |author2=Mark Owings | title=The Science-Fantasy Publishers: A Bibliographic History, 1923-1998 | location=Westminster, MD and Baltimore | publisher=Mirage Press, Ltd.| pages=705 | year=1998}}</ref>
In 1936, Crawford initiated his second company, Visionary Publishing Company, with the intention of publishing books with this imprint. Visionary is notable for publishing the only hardcover book by [[H. P. Lovecraft]] that was published during his lifetime.<ref>{{cite book | last=Chalker | first=Jack L. | authorlink=Jack L. Chalker |author2=Mark Owings | title=The Science-Fantasy Publishers: A Bibliographic History, 1923-1998 | location=Westminster, MD and Baltimore | publisher=Mirage Press, Ltd.| pages=705 | year=1998}}</ref>


Later in 1936, Crawford assumed management of publication of ''Fantasy Magazine'' from Conrad H. Ruppert and ceased all book publications in order to concentrate on the magazine. After relocating to [[California]], Crawford again published books as "A Crawford Publication".
Later in 1936, Crawford assumed management of publication of ''Fantasy Magazine'' from Conrad H. Ruppert and ceased all book publications in order to concentrate on the magazine. After relocating to California, Crawford again published books as "A Crawford Publication".


Finally, he incorporated as Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc. in December 1946. [[Forrest J. Ackerman]] served as a partner for the company and many of the books published by FPCI were from authors Ackerman represented as agent. Undercapitalisation was a major problem with FPCI and many of the books had a cheap look. FPCI reprinted a number of novels by [[John Taine]], [[Ralph Milne Farley]], [[Stanton Coblentz]] and [[L. Ron Hubbard]]. FPCI continued publishing books until 1972.
Finally, he incorporated as Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc. in December 1946. [[Forrest J. Ackerman]] served as a partner for the company and many of the books published by FPCI were from authors Ackerman represented as agent. Undercapitalization was a major problem with FPCI and many of the books had a cheap look. FPCI reprinted a number of novels by [[John Taine]], [[Ralph Milne Farley]], [[Stanton Coblentz]] and [[L. Ron Hubbard]]. FPCI continued publishing books until 1972.


During this period, Crawford also used the Griffin Publishing Company to publish books which were not science fiction or fantasy. Two additional books were published by Crawford in 1978, but a publisher was not cited.
During this period, Crawford also used the Griffin Publishing Company to publish books which were not science fiction or fantasy. Two additional books were published by Crawford in 1978, but a publisher was not cited.
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* ''[[People of the Comet]]'', by [[Austin Hall (writer)|Austin Hall]] (1948)
* ''[[People of the Comet]]'', by [[Austin Hall (writer)|Austin Hall]] (1948)
* ''[[The Machine God Laughs]]'', edited by [[William L. Crawford]] (1949)
* ''[[The Machine God Laughs]]'', edited by [[William L. Crawford]] (1949)
* ''[[The Hypnotism Handbook]]'', by [[Charles Edward Cooke and A E Van Vogt]] (1956) (The second edition with the Wehman Bros. is the first Griffin edition.)
* ''[[The Hypnotism Handbook]]'', by [[Charles Edward Cooke]] and [[A. E. van Vogt]] (1956) (The second edition with the Wehman Bros. is the first Griffin edition.)


==Books published by William L. Crawford without imprint==
==Books published by William L. Crawford without imprint==

Latest revision as of 15:06, 28 May 2022

Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc.
Founded1946; 78 years ago (1946)
FounderWilliam L. Crawford
Defunct1972; 52 years ago (1972)
Country of originUnited States
Fiction genresScience fiction, fantasy

Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc., or FPCI, was an American science fiction and fantasy small press specialty publishing company established in 1946. It was the fourth small press company founded by William L. Crawford.

Crawford's first company was Fantasy Publications which he started in 1935 in Everett, Pennsylvania, primarily to publish his magazines Marvel Tales and Unusual Stories. However, three books were published under the imprint.

In 1936, Crawford initiated his second company, Visionary Publishing Company, with the intention of publishing books with this imprint. Visionary is notable for publishing the only hardcover book by H. P. Lovecraft that was published during his lifetime.[1]

Later in 1936, Crawford assumed management of publication of Fantasy Magazine from Conrad H. Ruppert and ceased all book publications in order to concentrate on the magazine. After relocating to California, Crawford again published books as "A Crawford Publication".

Finally, he incorporated as Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc. in December 1946. Forrest J. Ackerman served as a partner for the company and many of the books published by FPCI were from authors Ackerman represented as agent. Undercapitalization was a major problem with FPCI and many of the books had a cheap look. FPCI reprinted a number of novels by John Taine, Ralph Milne Farley, Stanton Coblentz and L. Ron Hubbard. FPCI continued publishing books until 1972.

During this period, Crawford also used the Griffin Publishing Company to publish books which were not science fiction or fantasy. Two additional books were published by Crawford in 1978, but a publisher was not cited.

Books published by Fantasy Publications

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Books published by Visionary Publishing Company

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Books published as A Crawford Publication

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Books published by FPCI

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Books published by Griffin Publishing Company

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Books published by William L. Crawford without imprint

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Notes

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  1. ^ Chalker, Jack L.; Mark Owings (1998). The Science-Fantasy Publishers: A Bibliographic History, 1923-1998. Westminster, MD and Baltimore: Mirage Press, Ltd. p. 705.

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