Category: Fanzines

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.

A polished overview of Poll Cat as fanzine research, polling culture, and early attempts to understand fandom demographically.

Editorial overview Knights: Fanzine History and Fan Publishing Influence is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that…

Editorial overview Detours: Fannish Journalism and Critical Commentary is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that turned…

Editorial overview The Moon Puddle: Fanzine and Fan Publishing Context is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work…

Editorial overview Sevagram: Early Fanzine Publishing History is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that turned genre…

Editorial overview Banana Wings: British Fannish Commentary is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that turned genre…

A guide to Tolkien fanzines, their role in Middle-earth fandom, amateur publishing, fan scholarship, fan art, and the growth of fantasy fandom.

A clear explanation of personalzine, the fanzine form centered on the editor’s personal voice, life, opinions, friendships, and correspondence.