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File 770 is a United States science fiction fanzine founded and edited by Mike Glyer, who began publishing it in 1978. Named after a room associated with a notable incident at the 1951 World Science Fiction Convention, it reports on fandom, conventions, awards, publishing, and disputes within the science fiction community. The publication later developed a substantial online presence and has received multiple Hugo Awards for Best Fanzine.
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What is File 770?
File 770 is a United States science fiction fanzine founded and edited by Mike Glyer, who began publishing it in 1978. It covers fandom, conventions, awards, publishing, and related science fiction news.
Who edits File 770?
Mike Glyer founded File 770 and is identified as its editor. His publishing work on the fanzine began in 1978.
Why is the fanzine called File 770?
The title refers to a room associated with a notable incident at the 1951 World Science Fiction Convention. The number is therefore part of science fiction fan history, not an issue number.
Does File 770 publish fiction or report on science fiction fandom?
Its main role is reporting and commentary on fandom, conventions, awards, and publishing rather than acting as a conventional fiction magazine. That fan-press focus has been part of Mike Glyer's publication since 1978.
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