A magazine or publication created by fans, usually featuring fan-created content about a particular topic, media, or hobby.
Blend of 'fan' and 'magazine,' coined in science fiction fandom around the 1940s. The term was revolutionized with the rise of internet culture and remains central to fan communities.
Fanzines were the internet before the internet—passionate fans would photocopy their handmade magazines and mail them to other fans, creating a global network of niche communities. Some famous science fiction authors and artists got their start in fanzines.
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