A one-shot fanzine is a fanzine intended to appear only once. It may be created for a convention, joke, argument, memorial, special topic, fan feud, club event, or sudden burst of editorial energy.
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| Quick fact | Information |
|---|---|
| Term | One-shot fanzine |
| Meaning | Single-issue fan publication |
| Common reasons | Event, joke, topic, experiment, special occasion |
| Related terms | Fanzine, faned, genzine |
Why Make Only One Issue?
A one-shot can do something a regular fanzine cannot. It can be fast, topical, playful, or intensely specific. It does not need a publishing schedule or a long-term identity.
One-Shots and Fan Culture
The form suits fandom’s improvisational side. Someone has an idea, a duplicator, a deadline, and enough friends to make the issue worth mailing or handing out.
Related Reading
See What Is a Fanzine? and What Is a Faned?.
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