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Jack Speer developed the most popular and flexible theory by application of Spenglerian principles of cyclic history. In the first Fancyclopedia (1944) he distinguished three fandoms -- periods of distinct and marked characteristics -- separated by two transitions in which characteristics of preceding and succeeding fandoms were mingled.
Gary Farber reminds us – 'If you've ever written a blog comment you owe this man.' Well said, Gary. In 1938, Jack invented the practice of making short responses — mailing comments – in his zine to the other zines distributed through the Fantasy Amateur Press Association (FAPA). Other fans reciprocated his comments, and it's gone on ever since.
Jack Speer developed the most popular and flexible theory by application of Spenglerian principles of cyclic history. In the first Fancyclopedia (1944) he distinguished three fandoms -- periods of distinct and marked characteristics -- separated by two transitions in which characteristics of preceding and succeeding fandoms were mingled.
Gary Farber reminds us – 'If you've ever written a blog comment you owe this man.' Well said, Gary. In 1938, Jack invented the practice of making short responses — mailing comments – in his zine to the other zines distributed through the Fantasy Amateur Press Association (FAPA). Other fans reciprocated his comments, and it's gone on ever since.
