Compiled/Edited by Jon D. Swartz, N3F Historian
There are many words and abbreviations of special relevance to science fiction. In addition, over the years science fiction fandom has created many new terms. A list of some of these words and abbreviations is provided here for N3F members and for any others who are interested in the history of science fiction and science fiction fandom. Additions and/or corrections are invited.
- A - ”Ā” to “Award”
- B – ”B” to “The Burroughs Newsbeat“
- C – “Canfan” to “CVR”
- D & E - “DAAPA” to “E-zine”
- F – “Faaan” to “FVC”
- G & H - “GAFIA” to “Hyperfanac”
- I & J – “IA” to “Julie Award”
- K & L – “K-a ” to “Lustrum”
- M, N & O – “Macrocosm” to “OWSS“
- P – “Pacificon” to “PVC”
- Q & R – “Quantum: Science Fiction & Fantasy Review” to “Ruthiechan”
- S – “SAE” to “Sword & Sorcery”
- T – “Tabloid” to “Typover”
- U & V – “U” to “Vuzd”
- W – “The W” to “WT“
- X, Y & Z – “X.” to “Z-Ray”
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- First Look: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC this fall - May 14, 2013
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First Look: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC this fall
The Avengers saga continues on ABC. Coming soon. Press Release: Joss Whedon (MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) shows us not all heroes are super with MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Fresh from his role in the summer’s box office smash, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS, Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) returns to the worldwide law enforcement organization S.H.I.E.L.D. He puts together a small, highly trained, team of Agents to tackle the cases that haven’t been classified yet, the new, the strange and the unknown. That team consists of...
read moreFirst Look: NBC’s ‘Dracula’
Press Release: Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors”) stars in this provocative new drama as one of the world’s most iconic characters. It’s the late 19th century, and the mysterious Dracula has arrived in London, posing as an American entrepreneur who wants to bring modern science to Victorian society. He’s especially interested in the new technology of electricity, which promises to brighten the night – useful for someone who avoids the sun. But he has another reason for his travels: he...
read moreFirst Look: Fox’s “Sleep Hollow”
Press Release: From co-creators/executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (the “Star Trek” and “Transformers” franchises, “Fringe”) comes the adventure thriller SLEEPY HOLLOW. In this modern-day retelling of Washington Irving’s classic, ICHABOD CRANE (Tom Mison, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”) is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to find that the world is on the brink of destruction and that he is humanity’s last hope, forcing him to team up with a...
read moreFOX announces 2013-2014 lineup
The Fox network unveiled its 2013-2014 prime time lineup, keeping most of is shows, but cancelling all genre shows, replacing them with two new dramas. New Genre Shows: SLEEPY HOLLOW – Fall 2013 – Monday 9 p.m. (Repeats Friday 10 p.m.) Genre: Urban Fantasy In this modern-day retelling of Washington Irving’s classic, Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”) is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to find that the world is on the brink of destruction and that he is...
read moreTightbeam #265 – May 2013
Inside: Letters of comment: Jeffrey Redmond, Angela Myers, Jon Swartz, Jefferson Swycaffer, Wesley Kawato, Kent McDaniel and Lloyd Penney Original Fiction: The Great Escape by Kent McDaniel Dead Man’s Hand by Jean Lamb (book excerpt) Reviews: Comics by David Heath, Jr. and Tim Allenby and.. an essay remembering Roger Ebert by David Speakman. Hosted...
read moreNBC Announces 2013-2014 lineup
The NBC network unveiled its 2013-2014 prime time lineup, where the network basically cleaned house with more news shows than returning shows on its schedule. As part of the announcement, three new dramas should appeal to fans of science fiction and fantasy. New Genre Shows: BELIEVE – Spring 2014 – Sunday 9 p.m. Genre: Paranormal Levitation, telekinesis, the ability to control nature and even predict the future… Since she was 2 years old, Bo (Johnny Sequoyah) has had gifts she could neither fully understand, nor control. Raised by...
read moreWalking Dead Season 3 Trailer with Sneak Preview Scenes
“The Walking Dead” Season 3 trailer from Comic-Con. Premieres October 14th on AMC. The series explores quite a few locations from the comic book series.
read moreComicCon: ABC teases Captain Hook for Season 2 of ‘Once Upon a Time’
From the bowels of the over-commercialized Comic-Con in San Diego, the ABC network once again shows its Disney parentage with the following sneak peek of the upcoming 2012-13 season of Once Upon a...
read moreLiam McIntyre, Lucy Lawless & “Spartacus” Cast Dishes Final Season, Big Bang Ending at Comic-Con
Michael Ausiello (TVLine.com) chats with Liam McIntyre, Lucy Lawless and the cast of “Spartacus Vengeance” to get the scoop on the final season. Liam talks about getting his “hands dirty” and the epic big bang ending the creators have in store for fans. The cast talks about the documentary “Be Here Now” about Andy Whitfield former Spartacus cast-member who passed away after a long battle with cancer.
read moreComicCon 10th Anniversary Firefly Panel
Firefly 10th Anniversary panel at Conic-Con. Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, Sean Maher, Jose Molina and Tim Minear reunite for a hilarious, heartfelt Firefly 10th anniversary panel at San Diego Comic-Con...
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