Online Lecture on British Anime and Manga Fanzines on September 15

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The lecture is held by the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures.

Helen McCarthy co-author of The Anime Encyclopedia and writer of many other books about anime, will give a Zoom lecture on British anime and manga fanzines between 1985 and 2000.

The lecture will be at 6 p.m. (British time) on Thursday September 15 and free registration is available here.

"In the days before broadband, fanzines and fanzine culture were a vital part of British cultural experiences from football to punk music. The emerging anime subculture was no different. Starting with a one-shot zine, moving on to articles and imagery in gaming and modelling fanzines, and gradually gaining traction as professional anime and manga magazines began to appear, fanzines formed a vital part of communication between fans. They were supplemented and supported by fan club newsletters... Helen McCarthy gives a brief outline of the genesis, history and demise of the British anime fanzine, a suitable case for further exploration."


Source - ANN