Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries talk, Wed., April 23
The Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries invite you to join us on Wednesday, April 23 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom for a fan-tastic conversation about science fiction fanzines.
Panelists Phoenix Alexander (Jay Kay and Doris Klein Librarian for Science Fiction and Fantasy at University of California, Riverside) and Pete Balestrieri (Curator of Popular Culture, University of Iowa Libraries) will discuss the history of science fiction fandom and the production of fanzines that span nearly 100 years. Topics will include fanzines in the classroom and community and a celebration of the Lehigh Libraries acquisition of the Robert Lichtman Science Fiction Fanzine Collection in 2024.
Lehigh’s University Librarian, Boaz Nadav-Manes, will moderate the panel discussion and lead the Q&A session that follows.
About the collection
This virtual program is presented in collaboration with the exhibit Galaxy of Ideas: The Robert Lichtman Science Fiction Fanzine Collection. Recently acquired by the Libraries, the collection includes over 15,000 items spanning nearly a century—from the late 1930s through 2022. It features a rich array of commentary, fan fiction, criticism, conference proceedings, and other genres that reflect the evolution of science fiction fandom. Along with the printed works, the archive includes correspondence, original art, and several fanzine titles personally published by Lichtman.
This event is free and open to the public.
Please register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries.