Category: Fandom Culture

A refined explanation of fugghead as fannish invective, euphemism, and a product of print-era fan language.

A plain-English guide to the word fannish, how science fiction fans use it, and how it differs from mundane, professional, and commercial culture.

Editorial overview Nuclear Fizz: Convention Drink and Fannish Folklore is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that…

Editorial overview Courtney's Boat: Fannish Catchphrase and Cultural Memory is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that…

Editorial overview FAAN: Fake Fan, Authentic Fan, and Fannish Identity is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work…

A beginner-friendly guide to science fiction fandom, including fanac, fanzines, conventions, clubs, awards, fanspeak, and the culture of participation.

Editorial overview Fan: Definition and Usage in Science Fiction Culture is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work…

Editorial overview Kabu: Fannish Mystery and Community Folklore is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that turned…

Editorial overview Breendoggle: Fan Controversy and Community Standards is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that turned…

Editorial overview Fannish Communication and Exchange is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that turned genre enthusiasm…