fanzine

[ fan-zeen, fan-zeen ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a magazine or other periodical produced inexpensively by and for fans fan of science fiction and fantasy writing, comic books, popular music, or other specialized popular interests.

fanzine

/ ˈfænˌziːn /

a small-circulation magazine produced by amateurs for fans of a specific interest, pop group, etc

Origin of fanzine¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; fan ² + (maga)zine

Origin of fanzine¹

C20: from fan ² + ( maga ) zine

I bought Tarzan comic books, and even had a few issues of ERB-dom, a mimeographed fanzine devoted to the works of Burroughs.

In 1987, a fanzine began circulating called The Betty Pages, which shared stories from her life.

So, I started writing to this girl Tobi Vail who had a fanzine called Jigsaw, and she was very supportive.

I cannot countenance any more breathless, fanzine-style chronicling of her attire.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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