New Worlds (magazine)

New Worlds magazine was a British science fiction publication first published in 1946. It gained fame for publishing innovative and experimental stories, often pushing the boundaries of traditional science fiction. The magazine was influential in shaping the genre’s development during the 1950s and 1960s, especially through the work of editor Michael Moorcock, who encouraged diverse and avant-garde writing. While initially focusing on short stories, New Worlds became a platform for emerging authors and groundbreaking literary techniques, making it a significant publication in the evolution of science fiction literature. It ceased publication in its original form in the late 1970s, but its legacy endures.