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 clear definition of sercon, the serious and constructive mode of science fiction fan criticism, with history, examples, and fandom context.
A beginner-friendly explanation of neofan, the fannish word for a new fan learning the language, customs, and history of fandom.
A clear explanation of gafia, the fannish term for getting away from it all or withdrawing from fan activity.
A clear guide to Worldcon, the World Science Fiction Convention, including its history, Hugo Awards, site selection, traditions, and fan culture.
A clear explanation of prozine, the fannish term for a professional science fiction magazine, and how prozines differed from fanzines.