description Fanac Overview
Fanac was a science-fiction fanzine edited and published by Terry Carr in the United States during the late 1950s and early 1960s. It belonged to the amateur-press and correspondence culture of science-fiction fandom, a community built around fan writing, criticism, letters, and news about the field. Carr used the zine to discuss science fiction and fandom and to connect readers and writers during a period of rapid growth in organized fan activity.
help Fanac FAQ
Who edited Fanac?
Ron Ellik and Terry Carr edited issues 1 through 65, Terry and Miriam Carr edited issues 66 through 71, and Walter Breen later edited issues 72 through 100. The fanzine began in Berkeley in 1958. [Science Fiction Encyclopedia](https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/fanac)
How many issues of Fanac were published?
The run is recorded as 100 issues, beginning in February 1958 and continuing into the early 1960s, with a delayed special issue connected to the missing number 90. The FANAC archive preserves scans from the original run. [FANAC archive](https://www.fanac.org/fanzines/FANAC/index.html)
What did Fanac cover besides science-fiction stories?
Fanac was a newszine about fan activity, conventions, science-fiction writers, fan organizations, and fan funds rather than a normal fiction magazine. Its name came from fan shorthand for fan activity, and many issues were only about four pages long.
Did Fanac win a Hugo Award?
Yes. Fanac won the 1959 Hugo for Best Fanzine, a category also described in period records as Best Amateur Magazine. Its editors were Terry Carr and Ron Ellik. [Science Fiction Encyclopedia](https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/fanac)
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
