When was Black Gate magazine first published?
Black Gate was first published in October 2000. It was launched by New Epoch Press with the slogan "Adventures in Fantasy Literature" and ran as a glossy print magazine until 2011.
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Who were the editors of Black Gate magazine?
John O'Neill founded and edited Black Gate from 2000 and continued in that role after the print era ended. Howard Andrew Jones served as an editor from 2006 to 2025.
What notable authors contributed to Black Gate magazine?
Black Gate featured contributions from Michael Moorcock, Mike Resnick, Charles de Lint, and Cory Doctorow, among others. Much of its fiction also came from lesser-known and new authors.
Did any Black Gate magazine stories win or be nominated for major awards?
Judith Berman's story "Awakening," published in Black Gate No. 10, was a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2008. The Nebula Awards are given by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
How many print issues of Black Gate magazine were published?
Black Gate published fifteen print issues in total. The fifteenth and final print issue appeared in 2011, after which the magazine moved to an online format.
Is Black Gate magazine still active after ending its print run?
Yes. Black Gate shifted to an online format after its final print issue in 2011 and continues to produce new content. The magazine never formally ceased publication.