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ISBN10: 0313233802, ISBN13: 9780313233807, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Westport] Hardcover Hardcover. 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. Many prominent science fiction writers, artists, and editors began as s.f. This is the first book to survey fandom's history, manifestations, and accomplishments, including clubs, fanzines, and conventions. and long-term results in the form of beginning professional careers in writing or publishing, exercising critical attention, and so forth. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the ...
ISBN10: 0313233802, ISBN13: 9780313233807, [publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL] Hardcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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. [Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 1994]
ISBN10: 0313233802, ISBN13: 9780313233807, [publisher: Praeger] Hardcover Like New [Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1994]
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