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The larger universe — in [[fan]] terms, the larger ([[mundane]]) world, of which [[fandom]] is but a small part, vs. the [[Microcosm]], which is [[fandom]]. It's also used simply as a synonym for [[mundania]]. These days, however, the Microcosm may be larger than the Macrocosm, if you count all the people yakking about [[sf]] and assorted [[fringe fandoms]] on the Internet. | The larger universe — in [[fan]] terms, the larger ([[mundane]]) world, of which [[fandom]] is but a small part, vs. the [[Microcosm]], which is [[fandom]]. It's also used simply as a synonym for [[mundania]]. These days, however, the Microcosm may be larger than the Macrocosm, if you count all the people yakking about [[sf]] and assorted [[fringe fandoms]] on the Internet. | ||
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(Did you mean the Rob Holdstock fanzine?)
The larger universe — in fan terms, the larger (mundane) world, of which fandom is but a small part, vs. the Microcosm, which is fandom. It's also used simply as a synonym for mundania. These days, however, the Microcosm may be larger than the Macrocosm, if you count all the people yakking about sf and assorted fringe fandoms on the Internet.
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| The mundane, nonfannish world. Them Out There. Distinguished from fandom, the Microcosm. |
| Fanspeak |
| This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |
