Category: Publishing & Archives
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.
Owlswick Press and George Scithers’ Small-Press Legacy
A refined account of Owlswick Press, George Scithers, and the role of small presses in preserving science fiction, fantasy, criticism, and fannish publishing.
Dick Spelman and the Book-Dealer Side of Fandom
A professional overview of Dick Spelman, fan book dealing, convention commerce, collecting, and the material culture of science fiction fandom.
Editor: Role, Influence, and Science Fiction Publishing
Editorial overview Editor: Role, Influence, and Science Fiction Publishing is part of the larger record of science fiction fandom: the clubs, publications, conventions, arguments, jokes, archives, and volunteer work that…
What Is a Prozine?
A clear explanation of prozine, the fannish term for a professional science fiction magazine, and how prozines differed from fanzines.
Farnsworth Wright: Biography, Education and Weird Tales Career
A biography of Farnsworth Wright, the editor who shaped Weird Tales during its classic era, with education, editorial career, writers, artists, and legacy.