Fandom changed during the 1960s as science fiction itself changed. New Wave debates, expanding conventions, television fandom, political culture, and new kinds of fan publishing broadened what fandom could include.
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| Quick fact | Information |
|---|---|
| Main pressures | New Wave, media fandom, social change, growing conventions |
| Important media shift | Star Trek fandom emerged late in the decade |
| Continuity | Fanzines and conventions remained central |
| Long-term result | A broader and more diverse fan culture |
Literary and Cultural Debate
The 1960s brought arguments over literary experimentation, politics, sexuality, style, and what science fiction should become.
Media Fandom
Television fandom, especially around Star Trek, expanded the idea of what organized fandom could be.
A Broader Community
Fandom did not stop being print-based, but it began sharing space with new media, new identities, and new expectations.
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