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 profile of Jerry Weist, science fiction art historian, collector, dealer, publisher, and author connected to illustration, comics, and fandom archives.
A guide to Redd Boggs, the fanzine editor and fan writer behind Sky Hook, Discord, and Spirochete, with context on his role in fan criticism.
A refined account of John W. Campbell: An Australian Tribute, the 1972 memorial publication edited by John Bangsund and Ronald E. Graham.
A clearer history of the Australian Science Fiction Media Awards, first presented at Medtrek 84 in Sydney, and their place in Australian fan and media culture.
A rewritten account of Fred Pohl’s Loncon II reminiscence, focusing on Worldcon memory, transatlantic fandom, and the emotional force of returning to Europe.
A polished history of Lunacon, the long-running New York regional science fiction and fantasy convention organized by the Lunarians.
A concise guide to Noreascon 3, the 1989 Boston Worldcon, including dates, venues, guests, attendance, Hugo Awards, and fan-history context.
A refined profile of Johan Anglemark as a Swedish fan figure connected to international fandom, fan communication, translation, and community memory.
A polished profile of Ken Keller, chair of MidAmeriCon, the 1976 Kansas City Worldcon, and a key figure in Kansas City fan organization.
A polished overview of FilkContinental, Germany’s filk convention, and its place in European fan music, song circles, concerts, and participatory fandom.