Author: Jack
What Is a Fanzine? History, Meaning and Science Fiction Examples
A clear explanation of what a fanzine is, how science fiction fans used fanzines, and why fanzines became central to fandom history.
Nashville Science Fiction Fandom
A guide to Nashville science fiction fandom as part of the Southern fan network, covering conventions, clubs, universities, fanzines, Hypericon, DeepSouthCon, and regional fan history.
Secondary Universe I and the 1968 Milwaukee Science Fiction Conference
A focused history of Secondary Universe I, the 1968 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee conference that treated science fiction and fantasy as serious subjects for public and academic discussion.
Fanhistorica and the Preservation of Fan History
A professional overview of Fanhistorica as part of the fan-history movement that preserved documents, memories, fanzines, and historical writing from science fiction fandom.
The 1943 Michiconference and Wartime Fandom
A rewritten history of the 1943 Michiconference in Battle Creek, its wartime setting, and its connection to the Slan Shack and fan-house culture.
Science Fiction League (1934): History, Chapters and Legacy
A direct history of Hugo Gernsback’s Science Fiction League, founded in 1934 through Wonder Stories, including its chapters, purpose, and influence on organized fandom.
Fan: Meaning and Participation in Science Fiction Culture
An editorial explanation of what “fan” means in science fiction culture, from private enthusiasm to active participation in communities, fanzines, conventions, and archives.
First Fandom Hall of Fame: Winners, History and Eligibility
A practical guide to the First Fandom Hall of Fame award, including what it honors, who is eligible, and why the winners matter to science fiction history.
Jerry Weist: Biography, Books and Science Fiction Art
A profile of Jerry Weist, science fiction art historian, collector, dealer, publisher, and author connected to illustration, comics, and fandom archives.
Redd Boggs: Fanzine Writer, Sky Hook Editor and Fan Critic
A guide to Redd Boggs, the fanzine editor and fan writer behind Sky Hook, Discord, and Spirochete, with context on his role in fan criticism.