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Edited by Peter Weston, Speculation was a British science fiction fanzine published in the 1960s that gained critical acclaim for its reviews and articles.
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Was Speculation originally called Zenith?
Yes. Peter Weston began the British fanzine as Zenith in October 1963, used Zenith Speculation for an interim period, and adopted the title Speculation later in the 1960s. [Fancyclopedia](https://fancyclopedia.org/wiki/Zenith-Speculation)
Who edited Speculation and where was it produced?
Peter Weston edited the fanzine from Birmingham, England. The Science Fiction Encyclopedia describes its main publication run as 1963 to 1973, while archive listings include a later delayed issue. [Science Fiction Encyclopedia](https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/weston_peter)
Was Speculation a fiction magazine or a critical fanzine?
It was a well-regarded critical fanzine built around reviews, commentary, and articles about science fiction. It belonged to British fandom rather than the commercial magazine market.
Did Speculation receive science-fiction awards?
It received Hugo nominations for Best Fanzine in 1965, 1966, 1970, and 1971. It also won the 1973 Nova Award for Best Fanzine. [Fancyclopedia](https://fancyclopedia.org/wiki/Zenith-Speculation)
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