Category: Fans & People

Editorial overview Forrest J Ackerman: Fan, Collector, Editor, and Genre Ambassador is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer…

Editorial overview Lee Gold: Fanzine Editor and Fan Community Builder is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work…

Editorial overview William S. Sykora: Early Fan Organizer is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that turned…

A concise profile of Grant Canfield, early fan publishing figure and contributor to science fiction fandom history.

Editorial overview William Clyde: Early Science Fiction Fan Profile is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that…

Editorial overview Dick Geis: Fanzine Editor and Fan Critic is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that…

A balanced account of Claude Degler, the controversial early science fiction fan associated with Cosmic Circle claims, fan disputes, and 1930s fandom mythology.

Editorial overview Chip Hitchcock: Fan Work, Publishing, and Community Activity is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work…

A concise biography of John B. Michel, Futurian organizer, writer, editor, and the figure behind the fannish political idea known as Michelism.