Dear Diary....

[morgandawn]

Today I went to tumblr and found this fan puzzling over some old Star Trek books she found.

"I went to the antique store today with my mom. And I found these things, I assume they’re old fanfiction for Kirk/Spock because of the disclaimers inside the books and the sheer awesomeness of it all. Yes, I said books! Apparently, they’re part of a series, because I have a five of six and a number two of these things.
More than likely I’ll read them, but I can’t help but share them with everyone. I know a few Kirk/Spock shippers that’ll read this, so… enjoy. :-)

Anyone who can shed some extra light on what I have, I would greatly appreciate it. What ya got for me?"

Luckily fans were able to direct her to Fanlore where she learned that "these things" were called zines in the olden days. More pictures of the zines here.

Comments

[the_shoshanna]

Oh, good lord.

[morgandawn]

I love her post. All bubbly and full of wonder. Helps offset the fans who grumble about fanzine preservation and how everyone in fandom understood "this" was supposed to remain underground and that it would eventually disappear. And all I can think of "why the big rush to oblivion?" It will happen eventually. Stop stressing, after a thousand years, we're all just dust in the wind. (insert guitar riff here)

[cesperanza]

Aw, bless. LOL. (Save me a seat in the old fans' home, will you?)

[franzeska]

:D