The
British Science Fiction Association was founded in 1958 by a group of British
science fiction fans, authors, publishers and booksellers, in order to encourage
science fiction in every form. It is an open membership organisation costing £29 per year for UK residents and £20 for the unwaged. The first president of the BSFA was
Brian Aldiss.
Stephen Baxter is the current President. The BSFA currently publishes two
magazines, sent to all members:
- Vector - This is the reviews and criticism journal of the BSFA. Published six times a year.
- Focus - This is the BSFA's writers magazine. Published twice a year.