About Anthony Taylor

Anthony Taylor is an author, journalist, and editor with a passion for preserving the lost treasures of sci-fi, horror, and genre fiction. Over his career, he has explored everything from classic monster cinema to the visionary artists who shaped an era—bringing their stories to life through books, articles, and screenwriting.

His book Classic Monsters, Modern Art explores the intersection of horror and contemporary illustration, while The Art of George Wilson celebrates the groundbreaking comic book and pulp magazine covers of the 1960s,. As an official Thunderbirds™ novelist, he brought Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s world to life in Arctic Adventure!, and his contributions to Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: The Complete Series – Volume 2 further cemented his role as a leading genre historian and writer.

Anthony is the editor and a contributing author to JACKsploitation! The Films of Jack Hill and Mathesontennial: 100 Years of Richard Matheson which present compelling essays exploring the works of two master storytellers of the 20th Century in both film and literature..

His journalism has been featured in Fangoria, Famous Monsters of Filmland, Screem, Retro Fan, Cryptology, SFX, Video WatcHDog, FilmFax, Amazing Figure Modeler, and more. He was also a monthly columnist for Toy Shop Magazine for 12 years, covering garage kits and genre collectibles.

Anthony’s expertise extends beyond the page—he has lent his voice to podcasts, film commentaries, and convention panels, sharing his deep knowledge of midcentury sci-fi and horror with audiences worldwide.

A Hall of Fame recipient from the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards, Anthony remains dedicated to uncovering, archiving, and celebrating the stories that defined generations of fandom. He also organizes Monsterama Con, Atlanta’s only retro horror & sci-fi convention!