{"product_id":"the-visual-history-of-science-fiction-fandom-volume-2-1940-supplement","title":"The Visual History of Science Fiction Fandom, Volume 2: 1940 Supplement","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second volume of The Visual History reveals the evolution of science fiction fandom in one of its most pivotal years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs 1940 dawned, America was recovering, poised between the Great Depression and entry into World War II. Science fiction fandom was growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith maturity came new levels of confidence and accomplishment. Fans asked profound questions of themselves and their peers: Are we special in some way, smarter or more perceptive than others? If so, what does that mean for our role in society? How should we respond to the troubles in Europe? Should we unite under a single banner?\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFans traveled more often, and farther. The central event of the year Ð the 1940 World Science Fiction Convention in Chicago Ð spurred sojourns from both coasts and across mid-America. Fans gathered and traditions that persist to modern times were established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis supplement to The Visual History of Science Fiction Fandom, Volume Two: 1940 contains the full versions of artifacts excerpted in The Visual History, Volume Three, as well as previously unpublished material related to the story of science fiction fandom during this time. These artifacts give readers a deep and personal look into science fiction fandom through the words of the fans as they wrote them., History, fandom, science fiction, science fiction fandom, David Ritter|  | 139PAGES\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Ritter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46781089087649,"sku":"TOPSELL1057","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/458epq8-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1785375390","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/the-visual-history-of-science-fiction-fandom-volume-2-1940-supplement","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}