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Fanzine: meaning, definitions and examples

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fanzine

 

[ fรฆล‹หŒzin ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

publication club

A fanzine is a non-professionally published magazine created by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon, such as a movie, book, music genre, or hobby. It often contains fan fiction, artwork, and articles that express the opinions and creativity of its contributors. Fanzines are typically produced in small quantities and are distributed among fans in print or digital formats.

Synonyms

amateur publication, fan magazine, self-published journal

Examples of usage

  • She contributed her artwork to the science fiction fanzine.
  • The punk music fanzine featured interviews with local bands.
  • He published a fanzine dedicated to his favorite comic book series.
  • Fanzines often serve as a grassroots platform for fans to share their ideas.

Translations

Translations of the word "fanzine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fanzine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅˆเค‚เคœเคผเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fanzine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fanzine

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตะฝะทั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fanzine

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใƒณใ‚ธใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fanzine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fanzine

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fanzin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒฌ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงู†ุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fanzin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fanzรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒไบบ่ชŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fanzin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fanzine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะตะฝะทะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒ–แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fanzin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fanzine

Etymology

The term 'fanzine' is a portmanteau of 'fan' and 'magazine,' first appearing in the early 1940s to describe the amateur publications produced by fans of science fiction. Initially, these publications were distributed among small circles of enthusiasts, often through the mail, as a way for them to share their love for the genre. The rise of the internet in the 1990s led to a significant evolution in fanzines, with many moving online and expanding their reach to a global audience. Despite this digital transformation, printed fanzines continue to thrive in niche communities, reflecting the passion and creativity of fans in various domains, from music to gaming to literature.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,616, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.