Mimosa (magazine)
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Mimosa was a science fiction fanzine
edited by Richard Lynch and Nicki Lynch. It won six Hugo Awards for Best Fanzine
(in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998 and 2003) and was nominated a total of 14 times (1991-2004).
Published from 1982 until 2003, Mimosa focused on discussions of the history and impact of science fiction fandom
. Contributors included Forrest J Ackerman
, Ron Bennett, John Berry, Vin¢ Clarke
, Sharon N. Farber, Dave Kyle, Mike Resnick
, Bob Shaw
, Harry Warner, Jr.
, Ted White
and Walt Willis
.
, Steve Stiles, Charlie Williams and Kip Williams. Covers by Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist
winners included Brad W. Foster
, Ian Gunn, Teddy Harvia
and Joe Mayhew.
Issues 1-16 were produced via mimeograph, while issues 17-30 were printed commercially. The two-volume Mimosa Fanthology collected the best from the first 27 issues.
The last article in the final issue (#30) of Mimosa (August 2003), "Footprints in the Sand" by Michael A. Burstein
, is one of several articles published during the late 1990s and early 2000s pondering the possibility of science fiction fandom's eventual death.
Science fiction fanzine
A science fiction fanzine is an amateur or semi-professional magazine published by members of science fiction fandom, from the 1930s to the present day...
edited by Richard Lynch and Nicki Lynch. It won six Hugo Awards for Best Fanzine
Hugo Award for Best Fanzine
The Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
(in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998 and 2003) and was nominated a total of 14 times (1991-2004).
Published from 1982 until 2003, Mimosa focused on discussions of the history and impact of science fiction fandom
Science fiction fandom
Science fiction fandom or SF fandom is a community or "fandom" of people actively interested in science fiction and fantasy and in contact with one another based upon that interest...
. Contributors included Forrest J Ackerman
Forrest J Ackerman
Forrest J Ackerman was an American collector of science fiction books and movie memorabilia and a science fiction fan...
, Ron Bennett, John Berry, Vin¢ Clarke
Vin¢ Clarke
A Vince Clarke , often known as Vin¢ Clarke, was a well-known British science fiction fan.He first made contact with fandom in 1938, and was active as a fanwriter and editor from 1948, including Science Fantasy News. He shared the fannish Epicentre flat in London with Ken Bulmer...
, Sharon N. Farber, Dave Kyle, Mike Resnick
Mike Resnick
Michael Diamond Resnick , better known by his published name Mike Resnick, is an American science fiction author. He was executive editor of Jim Baen's Universe.-Biography:...
, Bob Shaw
Bob Shaw
Bob Shaw, born Robert Shaw, was a science fiction author and fan from Northern Ireland. He was noted for his originality and wit. He won the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer in 1979 and 1980...
, Harry Warner, Jr.
Harry Warner, Jr.
Harry Warner, Jr. was an American journalist. He spent 40 years working for the Hagerstown, Maryland, Herald-Mail....
, Ted White
Ted White (author)
Ted White is a Hugo Award-winning American writer, known as a science fiction author and editor and fan, as well as a music critic...
and Walt Willis
Walt Willis
Walter Alexander Willis was a well-known Irish science fiction fan, resident in Belfast.Willis was awarded a 1958 Hugo Award as "Outstanding Actifan" , which replaced the Best Fanzine category that year. He was nominated for a best fan writer Hugo in 1969 and two retro-Hugos in the same category...
.
Illustrators
The cartoonists and illustrators who contributed to Mimosa included Sheryl Birkhead, Kurt Erichsen, Debbie Hughes, Julia Morgan-Scott, Peggy Ranson, Stu Shiffman, Dan SteffanDan Steffan
Dan Steffan is an American cartoonist and writer who has contributed to both mainstream and underground publications for several decades.-1970s:...
, Steve Stiles, Charlie Williams and Kip Williams. Covers by Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist
Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist
The Hugo Awards are presented every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
winners included Brad W. Foster
Brad W. Foster
Brad W. Foster is an American illustrator, cartoonist, writer and publisher. He is a fixture at the Hugo Awards, where he holds the record for most awards for "Best Fan Artist." As of 2011, since 1984 he has been nominated 23 times, and won 8...
, Ian Gunn, Teddy Harvia
Teddy Harvia
Teddy Harvia is the nom de plume of David Thayer, an American science fiction fan artist. "Teddy Harvia" is an anagram of "David Thayer". He was born in Oklahoma but grew up in and resides in Dallas, Texas....
and Joe Mayhew.
Issues 1-16 were produced via mimeograph, while issues 17-30 were printed commercially. The two-volume Mimosa Fanthology collected the best from the first 27 issues.
The last article in the final issue (#30) of Mimosa (August 2003), "Footprints in the Sand" by Michael A. Burstein
Michael A. Burstein
Michael A. Burstein is an American writer of science fiction. He was born in New York City, and grew up in the neighborhood of Forest Hills in the borough of Queens. He attended Hunter College High School in Manhattan...
, is one of several articles published during the late 1990s and early 2000s pondering the possibility of science fiction fandom's eventual death.