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Fandom (from the noun fan and the affix -dom, as in kingdom, dukedom, etc.) is a subculture composed by like-minded fans (aficionados) characterized by a feeling of closeness to others who share the same interest (Thorne&Bruner 2006). Such a community of keen aficionados can share a common interest in a wide selection of phenomena, such as authors, hobbies, genres or fashions. Fandom as a term can also be used to refer to the single interconnected social network of these individual fandoms, many of which overlap. While the term is applied to social networks surrounding many novelty interests, it has its roots in appreciation for science fiction.
Fans typically are interested in even minor details of the object of their fandom; this is what differentiates them from those with only casual interest.
The objects of a fandom typically relate to the arts, sports or entertainment. For example, it would be unusual to refer to an accountant who is very interested in the details of accounting as a "fan" of accounting.
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James Frey writing teen science fiction novels - The Associated Press
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:51:23 -0000
Seattle Post IntelligencerJames Frey writing teen science fiction novelsThe Associated PressFrey, a former screenwriter best known for his discredited memoir "A Million Little Pieces," is collaborating on a four-book series of teen science fiction ...Michael Bay, DreamWorks Get Film Adaptation Rights to James Frey ...Paste MagazineHarperCollins Buys YA Novel Co-Written by James Freymediabistro.comall 95 news articles »
Science Fiction Works Offer Heady Insights - California Chronicle
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:25:12 -0000
Science Fiction Works Offer Heady InsightsCalifornia ChronicleThe premise -- which has stretched through three books already and is now in a new cycle with "Century: 1910" -- is a playful one that gathers literary ...and more »
Buzz Aldrin on his new book, space exploration and rapping with ... - Los Angeles Times
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:14:57 -0000
Financial TimesBuzz Aldrin on his new book, space exploration and rapping with ...Los Angeles TimesAldrin, now 79, has written children's books and science fiction, and made documentaries. He's even tried his hand at rapping, recently laying down tracks ...Interest in space memorabilia takes a leapFinancial Timesall 33 news articles »
On the Spot at BSC Review - Gabrielle Faust - BSCreview
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:48:21 -0000
BSCreviewOn the Spot at BSC Review - Gabrielle FaustBSCreviewWilliam Gibson is by and far my epitome of the science fiction author. The worlds he writes about are gritty, dark and surreal, his writing style cold and ...and more »
The Future Of The US Government, According To Science Fiction - io9
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:07:50 -0000
The Future Of The US Government, According To Science Fictionio9Countless science fiction stories have asked the same question: What will America turn into next? The answers fall into three major categories, ...and more »
A Publishing Flurry of Activity in the Science Fiction Department ... - PR Newswire (press release)
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:25:36 -0000
A Publishing Flurry of Activity in the Science Fiction Department ...PR Newswire (press release)... and selling an impressive 31 million books. The Contest was begun by L. Ron Hubbard in 1983 shortly after returning to the field of science fiction with ...Michigan Software High-Tech Guy With Theatre Experience Creates ...PR Newswire (press release)all 12 news articles »
Boston Baden's Home Page - Includes message board, picture galleries, essays on fandom, and a few links.
Contemporary Canadian Fandom - A guide to Canadian SF fandom, with a message board, and articles useful regardless of nationality.
Ansible Home Page - Dave Langford's fandom site, with the news fanzine Ansible and writings by other fans.
Fannish E-Mail Directory - A directory of more than 3,000 electronic addresses and web sites of fans, professionals and groups located throughout the world.
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FIAWOL (Fandom Is A Way Of Life) - Fannish news articles, and threaded discussions of the articles.
New York City Bombing Check-In Registry - Links to a variety of public and private check-in services. Includes a list of New York City SF fans who are known to have survived the bombings.
Science Fiction Convention Survival Kit for Newbies - Practical advice on and glossaries for conventions: gaming, drinking, costumes, volunteering, weapons, elevators, pros, filk and packing.
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Science Fiction Fandom Webring - A webring for sites regarding science fiction fandom.
Meta Description: [ The Science Fiction Fandom WebRing is intended to provide a gathering place for the Homepages of the many Science Fiction Fan Clubs, Associations, Groups, and Societies that exist in the world today. ]
Science Fiction FanSpeak Dictionary - A short dictionary of fanspeak.
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Science Fiction Resource Guide: Fandom - The Fandom category in the very comprehensive SFRG.
Swill Online - The twentieth anniversary revival of the magazine Swill, originally published in 1981, which is devoted to attacking science fiction fandom.
Meta Description: [ Swill Online is the twentieth anniversary revival of the magazine Swill, originally published in 1981, which is devoted to attacking science fiction fandom. Swill Online is produced by VileFen Press, a division of Klatha Entertainment. ]
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The Bill Rotsler Archive - Bill Rotsler was fandom's most prolific illustrator. For over fifty years, he drew many thousands of cartoons and gave them away to fanzine editors for inclusion in their publications. Now, an online archive of his work has been created.
The Fanac Fan History Project - An archive of texts, photographs and artwork relating to the history, development, people and culture of science fiction fandom.
The Slan Shack - A list of fen with public home pages.
Who's Who in SF Fandom: The FAQ - A directory intended as a research and reference resource for those interested in Science Fiction fandom.
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