Our Golden Anniversary: The 50th Volume of VPR

As VPR publishes its 50^th volume this year, I look back with a sense of appreciation and awe, remembering those who contributed to its stunning success over the years—its editors, sub-editors, bibliographers, readers, and writers, all of whom have played an important role in creating Victorian periodicals research as a robust field of inquiry. Our first issue of the year begins with a memorial to our founding editor, Michael Wolff, who passed away in 2016. I humbly dedicate this issue to his memory.

This year we plan to celebrate our 50^th anniversary with a host of special features—interviews, retrospectives, infographics, and other surprises. We get the celebration off to a good start with this double-sized golden issue, which includes innovative essays from new and established stars in the RSVP firmament. Looking ahead, RSVP will celebrate its 50^th anniversary in 2018. Please let us know if you would like to contribute a retrospective, interview, or memorial essay to an upcoming issue.