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fanzine

[ fan-zeen, fan-zeen ]

noun

  1. 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 /

noun

  1. a small-circulation magazine produced by amateurs for fans of a specific interest, pop group, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fanzine1

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

Origin of fanzine1

C20: from fan ² + ( maga ) zine
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Example Sentences

Because they were created and distributed by fans, most of whom did not have professional editorial experience, fanzines struggled to sell advertisements.

Circle members might travel for hours to attend “lay-around” gatherings, where they would socialize, read fanzines and create norms to guide the community they were building together.

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.

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