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| − | ''' | + | '''Pete Vorzimer''', aka '''Vorzy''', a [[fan]] active in the 1950s, is best remembered as founder of the letter-based [[apa]], [[The Cult]]. The Cult gave his name to an annual [[Peter J. Vorzimer Award]] for [[fugghead|fuggheadedness]] in the apa. |
| − | He previously attempted to start [[NAPA]], but despite a series of [[fan gatherings]], it never came out. | + | He previously attempted to start [[NAPA]], but despite a series of [[fan gatherings]], the [[NAPAcon]]s, it never came out. Vorzimer also attempted to call [[Eighth Fandom]] into existence, although some [[fanhistorians]] accredit him with creating a [[focal point]] for [[Seventh Fandom]] instead. |
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| + | * ''[[Abstract]]'' [1954–56] | ||
| + | * ''[[Ha!]]'' (with [[Tom Piper]]) | ||
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Revision as of 14:36, 6 June 2023
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Pete Vorzimer, aka Vorzy, a fan active in the 1950s, is best remembered as founder of the letter-based apa, The Cult. The Cult gave his name to an annual Peter J. Vorzimer Award for fuggheadedness in the apa.
He previously attempted to start NAPA, but despite a series of fan gatherings, the NAPAcons, it never came out. Vorzimer also attempted to call Eighth Fandom into existence, although some fanhistorians accredit him with creating a focal point for Seventh Fandom instead.
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