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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fanzine¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fanzine¹

C20: from fan ² + ( maga ) zine

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

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.

From Washington Post

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast