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The Friends of Arthur Machen grew out of the remains of the British Arthur
Machen Society, which was originally formed in the 1980s. The current membership of the Friends
is very diverse, reflecting the very diverse currents which have drawn it together. Interest in mysticism,
in the occult, in both paganism and Christianity, in the decadence of the 1890s, in the landscapes
of Gwent, not to mention love of good reading and good living, are all very
variously represented: in fact all that really unites the membership is admiration for
a writer who has qualities not found elsewhere. Most members are English speaking, but membership
is truly worldwide. The only necessary qualification for membership is an enthusiasm for the work of
this most unusual writer.
The Friends of Arthur Machen has a written constitution, and holds regular meetings
which all members may attend if they so wish.
Faunus, the literary journal of the Friends, has appeared
twice yearly since the inauguration of The Friends. Contents are both articles of interest
to admirers of Machen and examples of his work, often articles and pieces not easily
available in any other form.
Correspondence addresses for Faunus, Machenalia and other
committee matters can be found on the Links Page of this site.
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...for new members, both in the UK and in the United States and the wider
English-speaking world. If you have questions, about the Friends or
about Machen himself, you can email adrian@machensoc.demon.co.uk or Jeremy
Cantwell (see below).
If you'd like to join the society, online, right now, just click here.
It is also possible to join without using the internet. You can send
a cheque, money order, or even cash, by post. UK membership is £17 per annum.
Overseas membership is £20UK or $36US, or any currency equivalent to either
of these. We accept cheques or IMOs in dollars or sterling.
NB please make cheques payable to FRIENDS OF ARTHUR MACHEN, then send to:-
email (copy, as this is not a link):
Background to The Friends
Aims and Objectives of The Friends
Publications
Machenalia, the Friends' newsletter, is more informal, less literary in tone and style.
It deals with items of topical interest, about Machen, and about the Friends. It too
appears twice yearly.FoAM Committee
Patron: Janet Machen
Chair: Ray Russell
Secretary: Mark Samuels
Treasurer/ Membership Secretary: Jeremy Cantwell
Website Administrator: Adrian Eckersley
US Representative: T.E.D.Klein
Member Without Portfolio: Godfrey Brangham
Faunus Editors: Ray Russell/ Mark Valentine
Machenalia Editor: Gwilym GamesWe are searching...
Jeremy Cantwell, Treasurer
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Blackheath,
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