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.
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. If you have never read any of Machen's work, you will find an example of it on another page on this site. Click here to go directly to story The Friends of Arthur Machen has a written constitution, and holds regular meetings which all members may attend if they so wish. To encourage a wider recognition for Machen's work. To foster familiarity with Machen's work, both through 'in house' publication and through acting as a point of information about eg.