An apazine is a member’s contribution to an amateur press association, or APA. Each member sends pages to a central editor or mailer, and the combined mailing circulates back to the group.
| Quick fact | Information |
|---|---|
| Term | Apazine |
| Meaning | APA contribution |
| Context | Amateur press associations |
| Related terms | APA, mailing comments, fanzine |
How Apazines Worked
An apazine could be a few pages or a substantial mini-fanzine. It might include comments on the previous mailing, personal news, reviews, art, jokes, arguments, or whatever the member wanted to contribute.
Why APAs Mattered
APAs made fandom conversational. They created a regular rhythm of contribution and response, especially for fans who were geographically scattered.
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