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Men wrote and edited most previous science fiction fanzines, which typically published articles reporting on trips to conventions, and reviews of books and other fanzines.

A scholar later stated that " One thing you almost never find in a science fiction fanzine is science fiction.

Rather ... fanzines were the social glue that created a community out of a worldwide scattering of readers.

" Women published most media fanzines, which by contrast also included fan fiction.

By doing so, they " fill the need of a mostly female audience for fictional narratives that expand the boundary of the official source products offered on the television and movie screen.

" In addition to long and short stories, as well as poetry, many media fanzines included illustrated stories, as well as stand alone art, often featuring portraits of the show or film's principal characters.

The art could range from simple sketches, to reproductions of large elaborate works painted in oil or acrylic, though most are created in ink.