The Idler

London, England February 1892 to March 1911

"UK monthly general interest magazine, one of the first to appear following the enthusiastic reception of The Strand [The Strand Magazine], but not a slavish imitation." --SFE3 Founded by {{a|Robert Barr}} and William Dunkerley ({{a|John Oxenham}}), initially edited by Barr (1892-95, 97-98, and from 1902) and {{a|Jerome K. Jerome}} (1892-97). "Barr had a special interest in what would come to be called science fiction and encouraged it in The Idler, contributing several stories of his own ..." --SFE3