Australian Science Fiction Review
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| Zine | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Australian Science Fiction Review (ASFR); also known as Scythrop (Dec 1969-1973) |
| Publisher: | (1st series) John Bangsund; (2nd series) Ebony Books |
| Editor(s): | John Bangsund; Melbourne Collective |
| Date(s): | (1st series) 1966-1973; (Special Issue) 1978; (2nd series) 1986-1991 |
| Frequency: | (1st series) monthly(ish); (2nd series) bimonthly |
| Medium: | |
| Size: | 35-45 pages on average |
| Fandom: | Science Fiction |
| Language: | English |
| External Links: | ASFR (1st series)/Scythrop at Fanac.org ASFR (2nd series) at Fanac.org |
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The ASFR was an Australian science fiction zine, originally started by John Bangsund in 1966, with the last seven issues (#21-28) published under the name Scythrop. It was revived in 1986 by the Melbourne Collective. It contained reviews of various science fiction properties, articles on science fiction in Australia, interviews and convention reports.
It has won two Ditmar Awards: one for Best Australian Amateur Publication or Fanzine in 1969 and one for Best Fanzine in 1991.
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