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Science Fiction Fandom

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Published: 21st November 1994
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Many prominent science fiction writers, artists, and editors began as s.f. fans. This is the first book to survey fandom's history, manifestations, and accomplishments, including clubs, fanzines, and conventions. The 24 essays are divided into sections that consider the following: the types of people who become fans and the satisfactions they receive; the development of fandom in America; fandom in Europe and the Orient; social interactions in the form of local clubs or wider-drawing conventions; and long-term results in the form of beginning professional careers in writing or publishing, exercising critical attention, and so forth. The writers of these essays have all participated in the activities they describe. The book also contains a glossary, an annotated bibliography, and an index. Overall, this book gives a detailed look at the most important facets of a fascinating subculture that has contributed significantly to the direction of modern science fiction.

.,."this is a book for which we have to be thankful. Science Fiction Fandom will make a fine starting point for any student of SF who wants to know what fandom is about."-Asimov's

Preface
Roots of Fandom Why is a Fan?
Coulson Fandom as a Way of Life
Coulson Fandom in America
The Origins of Science Fiction Fandom: A Reconstruction
Fandom Up to World War II
Madle Wartime Fandom
Fandom between World War II and Sputnik
Post-Sputnik Fandom (1957-1992)
Alternative Fandoms
Variations and Echoes British Fandom
Science Fiction in Europe: A French Perspective
The European Echo: Science Fiction Fandom as a European Movement
Fandom in China
Science Fiction Fandom in Japan
Social Interactions Fan Clubs: An Example
The Science Fiction Convention Scene
Science Fiction Conventions: Behind the Scenes
A History of Fanzines
Press Associations: Intellectual Society and Social Intellectualism
Boskey Into the Aether, Junior Spacepersons!
An Apprenticeship: Artist
The Fan Presses
A Science Fiction Collector
DeVore Contributions to the Critical Dialogue: As an Academic Sees It
The Fan as Critic
Bibliography and Glossary
Science Fiction Fandom: A Selected, Annotated
Bibliography
Glossary of Fanspeak
Index
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ISBN: 9780313233807
ISBN-10: 0313233802
Series: Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction & Fantasy
Audience: General
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 306
Published: 21st November 1994
Publisher: ABC-Clio
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6  x 1.9
Weight (kg): 0.667