Genzine

//ˈd͡ʒɛn.ziːn// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fanzine made generally available, not limited to distribution only among an amateur press association. slang

    "It's really easy to start a genzine. All you need are a couple of neos with lots of time and enthusiasm; a couple of older fen with experience and enthusiasm (not to mention enough fannish contacts to make up a mailing-list); and a certain amount of mood-enhancers and sheer lunacy to get you to the point at which the thing stops being a great idea for Real Soon Now, and starts being a reality. A lot of crudzines are born that way."

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"It's really easy to start a genzine. All you need are a couple of neos with lots of time and enthusiasm; a couple of older fen with experience and enthusiasm (not to mention enough fannish contacts to make up a mailing-list); and a certain amount of mood-enhancers and sheer lunacy to get you to the point at which the thing stops being a great idea for Real Soon Now, and starts being a reality. A lot of crudzines are born that way."

Etymology

Blend of general interest + zine.

Related phrases

amateur press association

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