Science fiction fandom in the 1970s became larger, more visible, and more varied. Worldcons grew, media fandom expanded, Star Trek fanzines flourished, and fan culture had to adjust to scale.
Table of Contents
| Quick fact | Information |
|---|---|
| Main themes | Growth, media fandom, larger conventions |
| Important fandom | Star Trek and other media communities |
| Convention issue | Increasing size and organizational complexity |
| Publishing culture | Fanzines, apas, newsletters, club publications |
Convention Growth
Larger conventions created new possibilities and new stress: more programming, more members, more logistics, and more need for professional-level volunteer organization.
Media Fandom Expands
Media fandom used tools inherited from print fandom, especially fanzines, letter columns, and conventions, but often centered different texts and communities.
Fan Publishing Continues
Even as fandom grew, fanzines remained one of the best ways to find the arguments and friendships underneath the public events.
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