David Kyle Fanzines, 1936-1939
Collection context
- Creator:
- Kyle, David A.
- Extent:
- 0.42 Linear Feet document box
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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In 1936-1937, David Kyle (who would go on to become a Columbia College alumnus) produced three issues of "The fantasy world" (or "The phantasy world"), believed to be the first comics fanzine ever. His daughter, Kerry Kyle, has donated a black-and-white copy of issue 1 and color copies of issues 2-3, as well as Kyle's 1939 manifesto, "A warning!" which cautioned attendees of the 1937 Newark science fiction convention about the possibility of coercion by the organizers.
- Biographical / historical:
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The heyday of comics fanzines is generally regarded to be the 1960s and 1970s, inspired by the science-fiction fanzines of the 1930s and 1940s. The Kyle fanzines represent a bridge between these two communities, and serves as a sort of Ur-text for the fanzines to come.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Curator of Manuscripts/University Archivist, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML). The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); David Kyle Fanzines; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu