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.
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.,."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
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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, its worldwide manifestations, and its range of accomplishments, including clubs, fanzines, and conventions. These essays explain fandom as a social phenomenon and describe its contributions to modern science fiction.
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By Robert Whitaker Sirignano "Robert WS--" (Directly above the center of the earth) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Science Fiction Fandom: (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy) (Hardcover)
I'm going to review, not the book, but its dubious claim as "the first" book on fandom. Since I have about five titles on my shleves that predate this title. ALL OUR YESTERDAYS, A WEALTH OF FABLE--both by Harry Warner Jr., THE IMMORTAL STORM, by Sam Moskowitz, THE FUTURIANS by Damon Knight, and AH! SWEET IDIOCY, by F. Towner Laney. There are a few others that I don't recall right now.
I'll remove my review after the information is corrected.
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