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This biographical entry documents the life and professional legacy of Robert A. W. Lowndes, a prominent American editor and writer within the science fiction and horror genres. A key member of the influential Futurians fan group, Lowndes achieved recognition for managing numerous pulp magazines for Columbia Publications and Health Knowledge Inc. The text highlights his personal connection to H. P. Lovecraft, which significantly inspired his own weird fiction and poetry throughout his career. Beyond his editorial work, he authored several novels and non-fiction studies exploring the history of the genre. Notably, he is credited with discovering major talents like Stephen King and was honored with the First Fandom Hall of Fame Award for his lifelong contributions to the field.