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| − | In November, 1951, [[Lee Hoffman]] published the first issue of ''Science-Fiction Five-Yearly'' ('''''SFFY'''''), a light-hearted [[fanzine]] that | + | In November, 1951, [[Lee Hoffman]] published the first issue of ''Science-Fiction Five-Yearly'' ('''''SFFY'''''), a light-hearted [[fanzine]] that came out once every [[lustrum]] till 2006. It was distributed through [[FAPA]] until the 1980s and was mailed to a few hundred [[fans]], friends, and family members afterward. |
| − | In ''SFFY #2'', [[Harlan Ellison]] and [[Robert Silverberg]] each started serials, ''!Nissassa'' and ''Stars of the Slave Giants'', writing respectively under the names Nalrah Nosille and Calvin Aaargh. Other early contributors included [[Robert Bloch]], [[Andy Young]], [[Walt Liebscher]], the [[John Berry]], and, starting in 1966, [[Ted White]]. Ted | + | In ''SFFY #2'', [[Harlan Ellison]] and [[Robert Silverberg]] each started serials, ''!Nissassa'' and ''Stars of the Slave Giants'', writing respectively under the names Nalrah Nosille and Calvin Aaargh. Other early contributors included [[Robert Bloch]], [[Andy Young]], [[Walt Liebscher]], the [[John Berry]], and, starting in 1966, [[Ted White]]. Ted appeared in every issue since, and Harlan picked up ''!Nisassa'' again in 1996, turning it into the longest-running genre serial in the process. |
| − | Colorful art | + | Colorful art identified ''SFFY'' since the beginning. [[LeeH]] achieved multi-color effects with the aged AB Dick [[mimeograph]] [[Robert Silverberg]] gave her and it was 20 years before the first all black and white issue appeared. Only two such issues exist, both from the 1970s, which perhaps says more than we want to know about that decade. Color returned to ''SFFY'' with a spot of red on the 1981 cover, then a spot of yellow in 1986. More and more color crept in over the next 20 years, none more so than in 2006, when [[Geri Sullivan]] discovered just what happens when you put a sheet of [[Twil-tone|Fibertone]] through an ink jet printer a mere 4 days before the ''SFFY 12'' [[collation]]. Art by [[ATom]], [[Bill Rotsler]], [[Steve Stiles]], [[Dan Steffan]] and [[Stu Shiffman]] featured. |
| − | In 1971, [[LeeH]] took on [[Bob Toomey]] as Assistant Editor, then repeated the experience with [[Terry Hughes]] five years later. A new ''SFFY'' tradition was born. [[Dan Steffan]] served as Assistant Editor in 1981, [[ | + | In 1971, [[LeeH]] took on [[Bob Toomey]] as Assistant Editor, then repeated the experience with [[Terry Hughes]] five years later. A new ''SFFY'' tradition was born. [[Dan Steffan]] served as Assistant Editor in 1981, [[PNH|Patrick]] and [[Teresa Nielsen Hayden]] took the helm in 1986 along with Art Editor [[Stu Shiffman]]. At the [[1990 Corflu]] in [[New York]], [[rich brown]] approached [[Geri Sullivan]] about taking on the task for ''SFFY #9''. [[Jeff Schalles]] joined in, rich provided the necessary introductions, and ''SFFY'' history took another turn. [[LeeH]] soon renamed the job "guest editor-publisher." Jeff and Geri remained on board for the next three issues, joined by [[Andy Hooper]] for ''SFFY #10'' and by the returning [[Terry Hughes]] for ''SFFY #11''. Alas, a brain tumor limited Terry's participation; he died right as they were printing the issue's final pages. |
| − | [[Randy Byers]] signed on to co-edit ''SFFY #12'' with [[Geri Sullivan]] | + | [[Randy Byers]] signed on to co-edit ''SFFY #12'' with [[Geri Sullivan]]. At 58 pages, it was the largest issue of ''SFFY'' yet, though ''SFFY #2'' came close with 56 pages. In addition to ''SFFY'' regulars and other contributors of yore, ''SFFY #12'' included ''SFFY'' [[neos]] [[Jae Leslie Adams]], [[Harry Bell]], [[Claire Brialey]], [[Graham Charnock]], [[Rich Coad]], [[John Hertz]], and [[Christina Lake]]. ''SFFY #12'' won the [[2007 Best Fanzine Hugo]]. |
| − | '' | + | Unfortunately Hoffman died of a massive heart attack on February 6, 2007 bringing to a close both the life of a remarkable woman and the publication of the ''Science-Fiction Five-Yearly''. |
'''Other Awards''' | '''Other Awards''' | ||
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Issue || Date || Pages || Editor || Notes | Issue || Date || Pages || Editor || Notes | ||
| − | 1 ||November 1951 ||30 ||[[Lee Hoffman]] || | + | 1 || November 1951 || 30 || [[Lee Hoffman]] || |
| − | 2 ||November 1956 ||56 ||[[Lee Hoffman]] || | + | 2 || November 1956 || 56 || [[Lee Hoffman]] || |
| − | 3 ||November 1961 || ||[[Lee Hoffman]] || | + | 3 || November 1961 || || [[Lee Hoffman]] || |
| − | 4 ||November 1966 ||40 ||[[Lee Hoffman]] ||In [[FAPA]] #117 | + | 4 || November 1966 || 40 || [[Lee Hoffman]] || In [[FAPA]] #117 |
| − | 5 ||November 1971 ||46 ||[[Lee Hoffman]], [[Bob Toomey]] || | + | 5 || November 1971 || 46 || [[Lee Hoffman]], [[Bob Toomey]] || |
| − | 6 ||November 1976 ||32 ||[[Lee Hoffman]], [[Terry Hughes]] || | + | 6 || November 1976 || 32 || [[Lee Hoffman]], [[Terry Hughes]] || |
| − | 7 ||November 1981 ||32 ||[[Lee Hoffman]], [[Dan Steffan]] || | + | 7 || November 1981 || 32 || [[Lee Hoffman]], [[Dan Steffan]] || |
| − | 8 ||November 1986 ||34 ||[[ | + | 8 || November 1986 || 34 || [[PNH|Patrick]] & [[Teresa Nielsen Hayden]], [[Stu Shiffman]] || |
| − | 9 ||November 1991 ||44 ||[[Geri Sullivan]], [[Jeff Schalles]] || | + | 9 || November 1991 || 44 || [[Geri Sullivan]], [[Jeff Schalles]] || |
| − | 10 ||November 1996 ||48 ||[[Geri Sullivan]], [[Jeff Schalles]], [[Andy Hooper]] || | + | 10 || November 1996 || 48 || [[Geri Sullivan]], [[Jeff Schalles]], [[Andy Hooper]] || |
| − | 11 ||November 2001 ||42 ||[[Geri Sullivan]], [[Jeff Schalles]], [[Terry Hughes]] || | + | 11 || November 2001 || 42 || [[Geri Sullivan]], [[Jeff Schalles]], [[Terry Hughes]] || |
| − | 12 ||November 2006 ||58 ||[[Geri Sullivan]], [[Jeff Schalles]], [[Randy Byers]] ||Final issue | + | 12 || November 2006 || 58 || [[Geri Sullivan]], [[Jeff Schalles]], [[Randy Byers]] || Final issue |
</tab> | </tab> | ||
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| + | {{publication | start=1951 | end=2006| website=https://eFanzines.com/SFFY/index.htm}} | ||
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[[Category:US]] | [[Category:US]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:21, 18 July 2023
In November, 1951, Lee Hoffman published the first issue of Science-Fiction Five-Yearly (SFFY), a light-hearted fanzine that came out once every lustrum till 2006. It was distributed through FAPA until the 1980s and was mailed to a few hundred fans, friends, and family members afterward.
In SFFY #2, Harlan Ellison and Robert Silverberg each started serials, !Nissassa and Stars of the Slave Giants, writing respectively under the names Nalrah Nosille and Calvin Aaargh. Other early contributors included Robert Bloch, Andy Young, Walt Liebscher, the John Berry, and, starting in 1966, Ted White. Ted appeared in every issue since, and Harlan picked up !Nisassa again in 1996, turning it into the longest-running genre serial in the process.
Colorful art identified SFFY since the beginning. LeeH achieved multi-color effects with the aged AB Dick mimeograph Robert Silverberg gave her and it was 20 years before the first all black and white issue appeared. Only two such issues exist, both from the 1970s, which perhaps says more than we want to know about that decade. Color returned to SFFY with a spot of red on the 1981 cover, then a spot of yellow in 1986. More and more color crept in over the next 20 years, none more so than in 2006, when Geri Sullivan discovered just what happens when you put a sheet of Fibertone through an ink jet printer a mere 4 days before the SFFY 12 collation. Art by ATom, Bill Rotsler, Steve Stiles, Dan Steffan and Stu Shiffman featured.
In 1971, LeeH took on Bob Toomey as Assistant Editor, then repeated the experience with Terry Hughes five years later. A new SFFY tradition was born. Dan Steffan served as Assistant Editor in 1981, Patrick and Teresa Nielsen Hayden took the helm in 1986 along with Art Editor Stu Shiffman. At the 1990 Corflu in New York, rich brown approached Geri Sullivan about taking on the task for SFFY #9. Jeff Schalles joined in, rich provided the necessary introductions, and SFFY history took another turn. LeeH soon renamed the job "guest editor-publisher." Jeff and Geri remained on board for the next three issues, joined by Andy Hooper for SFFY #10 and by the returning Terry Hughes for SFFY #11. Alas, a brain tumor limited Terry's participation; he died right as they were printing the issue's final pages.
Randy Byers signed on to co-edit SFFY #12 with Geri Sullivan. At 58 pages, it was the largest issue of SFFY yet, though SFFY #2 came close with 56 pages. In addition to SFFY regulars and other contributors of yore, SFFY #12 included SFFY neos Jae Leslie Adams, Harry Bell, Claire Brialey, Graham Charnock, Rich Coad, John Hertz, and Christina Lake. SFFY #12 won the 2007 Best Fanzine Hugo.
Unfortunately Hoffman died of a massive heart attack on February 6, 2007 bringing to a close both the life of a remarkable woman and the publication of the Science-Fiction Five-Yearly.
Other Awards
- 2007 -- Neffy Awards - Best Fanzine
| Issue | Date | Pages | Editor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 1951 | 30 | Lee Hoffman | |
| 2 | November 1956 | 56 | Lee Hoffman | |
| 3 | November 1961 | Lee Hoffman | ||
| 4 | November 1966 | 40 | Lee Hoffman | In FAPA #117 |
| 5 | November 1971 | 46 | Lee Hoffman, Bob Toomey | |
| 6 | November 1976 | 32 | Lee Hoffman, Terry Hughes | |
| 7 | November 1981 | 32 | Lee Hoffman, Dan Steffan | |
| 8 | November 1986 | 34 | Patrick & Teresa Nielsen Hayden, Stu Shiffman | |
| 9 | November 1991 | 44 | Geri Sullivan, Jeff Schalles | |
| 10 | November 1996 | 48 | Geri Sullivan, Jeff Schalles, Andy Hooper | |
| 11 | November 2001 | 42 | Geri Sullivan, Jeff Schalles, Terry Hughes | |
| 12 | November 2006 | 58 | Geri Sullivan, Jeff Schalles, Randy Byers | Final issue |
- Science-Fiction Five-Yearly online at fanac.org
| Publication | Website | 1951—2006 |
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