The Encyclopedia of Fandom
Fancyclopedia is an editorial reference site for the history, language, people, publications, conventions, awards, and community traditions of science fiction fandom.
Starting points for understanding how fandom became a culture of its own.
A guide to tuckerization, the practice of naming a fictional character after a real person, especially a fan, friend, or auction winner.
A focused guide to the Big Heart Award, the Worldcon-associated fandom service honor, including its origin, meaning, recipients, and community value.
A history of fanzine reviews as a form of fan criticism, community feedback, bibliographic memory, and publishing conversation.
Freshly edited articles from the reference archive.
A balanced account of Claude Degler, the controversial early science fiction fan associated with Cosmic Circle claims, fan disputes, and 1930s fandom mythology.
A guide to Tolkien fanzines, their role in Middle-earth fandom, amateur publishing, fan scholarship, fan art, and the growth of fantasy fandom.
